Mariah Rodriguez

About Mariah Rodriguez

Mariah Rodriguez is a Managing Director at BDO USA in Miami, specializing in regulatory transformation and financial crimes investigations. With 18 years of experience in the financial industry, she has led complex investigations, compliance initiatives, and regulatory remediation efforts for both U.S. and foreign financial institutions.Ms. Rodriguez is recognized for her ability to streamline regulatory processes, eliminating inefficiencies and enhancing operational capacity within global organizations. Her deep expertise in data modeling and quality management allows her to solve intricate compliance and operational challenges. She has worked extensively with U.S. and international regulators to address rule violations and implement remediation strategies.Her experience includes:• Forensic and asset tracing investigations• Implementation of compliance programs• AML and sanctions investigations• Financial crime compliance for digital assets, financial and non-financial institutionsBefore joining BDO, Ms. Rodriguez served as Head of U.S. Client Data at a Fortune 100 global financial institution, where she led a global data transformation initiative to meet regulatory reporting requirements. Her efforts optimized data flows from trade initiation to reporting, reducing processing costs. She also previously led the Financial Crimes Practice in Miami at Alvarez & Marsal.Ms. Rodriguez holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of North Florida and has pursued master’s-level education in forensic accounting and data analytics at Florida Atlantic University. She holds a FINRA Series 99 license, is Six Sigma certified, and serves as a Relativity Administrator.A bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Ms. Rodriguez is an active member of the Women’s White-Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) and serves as a regional ambassador for the Women in Crypto Association.

Experience

1. Florida Advisory Market Leader - Managing Director

   BDO USA

   Jan 2026 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   As Florida Advisory Market Leader for BDO’s Forensics practice, I drive strategic growth and deliver innovative solutions to clients navigating complex financial, regulatory, and investigative challenges. With a consultative approach, I partner with organizations across industries to uncover risks, resolve disputes, and safeguard their operations.Leveraging BDO’s national resources and deep local market insights, I lead a team of professionals dedicated to providing forensic accounting, fraud investigations, litigation support, and risk advisory services. My focus is on building trusted relationships, identifying emerging trends, and helping clients achieve clarity and confidence in their decision-making.I am passionate about developing talent, fostering collaboration, and elevating BDO’s reputation as a leading advisor in Florida. Let’s connect to discuss how BDO’s forensics and advisory solutions can support your organization’s goals.

Education

• University of North Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

  2003 — 2006

• Nova Southeastern University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

  2011 — 2013

• Florida Atlantic University

  Masters in Forensic Accounting and Data Analytics, Accounting

Skills

• Risk Management
• Process Improvement
• Monthly Close
• Six Sigma
• Financial Risk
• Research Project Management
• Balanced Scorecard
• Profit
• Balance Sheet
• Transaction Accounting
• Control
• Green Belt
• Customer Service
• Financial Services
• Management
• Project Management
• Risk Assessment
• Balance Sheet Review
• Account Reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel
• Analysis