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Robert Tockman

Senior Director of Quality Control

Rob is a Senior Director of Quality Control at Centri Business Consulting. He has more than 40 years of audit, advisory, and technical accounting experience. Throughout his career prior to joining Centri, Rob led the development of accounting guidance, advised on emerging regulations, and collaborated with the SEC and client leadership on complex technical issues. Rob works closely with the firm’s Chief Quality Officer on various risk management and related matters included within the firm’s system of quality control.  

Prior to his time with Centri, Rob built a distinguished career at KPMG, serving as Chief Accountant for the Department of Professional Practice and as Professional Practice Partner for Audit in the Houston Business Unit. In these roles, he guided teams on regulatory relationships, technical accounting challenges, and audit quality strategies, engaging with the SEC, Big Four firms, and client leadership on complex accounting applications. He spearheaded communication and education efforts surrounding evolving regulations to drive top-tier audit execution. Rob also played a pivotal role in shaping national quality initiatives that became a firm-wide model, driving growth while advising on risk management. As National Client Leader for Industrial Manufacturing, he collaborated across tax and advisory functions to strengthen industry-wide best practices and enhance go-to-market effectiveness. 

Rob received a B.S. in Accounting from Indiana University and is a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois, Texas, and New York.