Maria Startsev, Vice President of Accounting and Finance

As a certified public accountant, Maria Startsev serves as the Vice President of Accounting and Finance for Birchstone. She is responsible for ensuring the accurate presentation of financial information by managing the month-end process for the entire multifamily portfolio. She also works extensively with property management and leadership to conduct research and explain budget-to-actual variance analyses.

Maria holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is driven by opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Before crunching numbers, being a mom is her No. 1 joy, while living life to the fullest with an appreciation for exercise, travel and exploring new adventures.

Favorite quote:

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt