Delicious Conversations with Fintech Friends | Celebrating Taylor Van Slyck, CPA at Wiss

Honoring the Women Behind It All 

This year, we’re giving women leaders their flowers at exclusive bi-coastal celebrations. With great care and intention, these two teams have been bringing these celebrations to life: Rho, the all-in-one business banking platform, built for startups and the accountants who serve them, and Nicole Casperson, founder of Fintech is Femme, a media company dedicated to shaping fintech's future. 

From a monthly bouquet subscription from Urban Stems NY, to handmade cards and live plants that serve as a perpetual keepsake, every detail was thoughtfully considered. Because finance luminaries like Taylor Van Slyck should be celebrated year round.  

Taylor (Bickley) Van Slyck, Director of Growth and Client Solutions & Fearless, Emerging Leader

Honoree Taylor Van Slyck is a highly accomplished Director of Growth & Client Solutions at Wiss, where she blends over seven years of public accounting experience with a forward-thinking approach to addressing her clients’ diverse accounting and financial needs. 

Previously specializing in CFO services and outsourced accounting, Taylor provided strategic financial guidance, assisted in Business Process Reviews (BPRs), served as an interim controller, and streamlined billing cycles for enhanced efficiency. She’s also navigated complex government programs like the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and PPP Loan Funding/Forgiveness, helping her clients not only weather difficult times but to emerge stronger.

Now, in her role as Director of Growth & Client Solutions, Taylor uses this deep and varied background to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenges. Her ability to integrate technical expertise with strategic insight allows her to drive meaningful results and build lasting partnerships. Her professional and personal commitment to excellence reflects her focus on fostering meaningful, ongoing relationships throughout her career.

Outside of Wiss, Taylor is active in the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) and her alma mater, Virginia Tech. Her leadership and dedication were recognized when she was named a 2024 NYCPA Emerging Leader Award recipient. In her free time, Taylor loves running marathons and baking. Congratulations Taylor!

About Wiss

For over five decades, Wiss has been more than an accounting firm. We’ve been trusted advisors to the clients we’ve been fortunate to serve. Accounting and finance are undergoing rapid disruption that is redefining our industry. Our mission is clear: to unlock the full potential of the accounting industry by replacing outdated practices with a modern approach that maximizes the experience for both clients and teams.

At Wiss, we go beyond the numbers, offering a range of accounting and advisory services to meet the business and personal financial goals of privately-held, investor-backed and family-run businesses. Our vision is to redefine and rethink accounting by bringing business intelligence to the forefront of the conversation.

Honoring Women in Finance with Tasty Bites & Live Podcast

The atmosphere radiated energy, appreciation, and pride. We gathered thirty like-minded finance professionals to swap stories and celebrate the accomplishments of incredible women like Taylor. Her colleagues, clients, and friends toasted with custom martinis and delicious bites from the Flatiron District hotspot, Opto NYC. Food and drinks flowed from the culinary mind of Chef Alex Tubero, the mood brimming with delight. 

 That delight was no more apparent than when Taylor's fellow finance leaders spoke of her that night: 

Taylor seamlessly blends excellence in accounting with fearless networking and business development. Her great attitude and sense of humor make her a standout colleague, while her unwavering integrity and follow-through earn lasting trust. Though early in her leadership journey, Taylor is already proving to be a strong and influential voice in the accounting profession. We’re excited to see where her talent and drive will take her next.” 

• Bill Haemmerle, Partner of Transaction Advisory, Wiss

Taylor is a unique, smart, caring individual who has put her whole being into serving clients, co-workers, and the profession. She has become one of the fastest growing leaders in the NYCPA Society. She is an emerging leader, VP of the Bronx/Manhattan Chapter and President-Elect of the Moynihan Scholarship Fund which provides scholarships to accounting students throughout NY State. 

• Phil London, Partner Emeritus, Wiss

She exemplifies what our team at Wiss strives towards: constant innovation, novel solutions, and a deep commitment to the growth of both our clients and our people. She consistently goes above and beyond, whether it’s in embracing new and complex areas of learning or in advocating for the CPA profession through her work with the NYSSCPA (New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants). Her dedication to excellence and her genuine care for those around her make her a standout at Wiss and in the accounting industry. 

• Arnold Macalintal, Partner of Advisory, Wiss

With a delicious bite in one hand and the cocktails Taylor Made or The Slyck CPA, in the other, guests mingled until the highlight of the evening began. Nicole Casperson hosted a live production of the Humans of Fintech podcast, featuring honoree Taylor, and special guest Valerie Chapman, the CMO and Co-Founder of INFRM, a NY-based creative agency committed to elevating brands to the forefront of youth cultural movements.

No spoilers, but their lively podcast conversation traversed topics like the gender wage gap. This episode was a celebration of the ongoing impactful work of women leaders, and a testament that there’s more for us to do. “This is not a niche, it’s a mission,” Valerie said, as the live audience’s echoed their agreement throughout the night 

Follow the Humans of Fintech podcast to hear the episode!

As the event came to a close, Rho x Fintech is Femme presented Taylor with a $1,000 donation to her chosen cause, the Moynihan Scholarship Fund, managed by the New York State Society of CPAs. Since its establishment in 2015, the mission of the Moynihan Scholarship Fund (MSF) has been to support the education and development of high school and college students in New York State, while facilitating their exposure to accounting and business careers. In 2023, MSF awarded $159,600 in scholarships to deserving students. 

“This is not a niche, it’s a mission” - Valerie Chapman

Every detail of that evening showed that achievement and joy are better enjoyed when shared in community. Taylor beamed receiving her flower subscription, a monthly reminder to celebrate her wins. And she was in awe knowing that regular handwritten letters from attendees would be sent to her following the event. Finally, each guest took home a live plant as a keepsake, to remind them to nurture this work and honor their passions. 

Is there a CPA in your orbit you want to celebrate? 

• Follow Nicole, Rho, Fintech is Femme for more details about upcoming celebrations 

• Check out the flower subscriptions from Urban Stems, each honoree receives monthly arrangements to celebrate their impact year-round  

• Listen to the Humans of Fintech podcast

About the Rho and Fintech is Femme 

​Rho is honored to partner with Nicole Casperson, Journalist, Author, and Founder of the groundbreaking Fintech is Femme. We’re showcasing outstanding women in the profession for their extraordinary contributions to the field.

​About Fintech is Femme

​Fintech is Femme is a bold media and community platform dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of women shaping the future of finance. Through storytelling, events, and thought leadership, Fintech is Femme showcases powerful female leaders driving innovation in fintech and beyond. From C-suite executives to rising stars, the platform brings visibility to those breaking barriers and building inclusive financial ecosystems. Discover the stories changing the face of finance at www.fintechisfemme.co.

About Rho

Rho is the banking platform with everything businesses need to manage cash, control spending, and automate finance busywork. Rho offers corporate cards, banking, mutual funds, treasury, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and more in one integrated platform backed by award-winning concierge service.

For more information about Rho and our Accountant Partner Program visit Rho.co/accountants