Marissa Tanis

Senior Accountant

Marissa joined MinistryCPA in 2017 after graduating from Maranatha Baptist University with a BBA in accounting. She passed the CPA exam in 2020.

Marissa has extensive experience in the areas of taxation of U.S. citizens living abroad, payments to foreign nationals, and contributions to foreign organizations. Marissa heads up MinistryCPA’s compliance engagements for organizations requiring compiled or reviewed financial statements. 

As a student of Dr. Pfaffe’s at MBU, Marissa learned the value of bringing Christian values into the workplace. At MinistryCPA, she loves getting to do just that as she serves individuals, businesses, and organizations all over the world, helping them improve their financial stewardship. One of the greatest parts of her job is getting to see and hear how God is working in the lives and ministries of MinistryCPA clients across the globe.  

When she’s not balancing financial statements or crafting a spreadsheet, she’s probably cooking for her friends, traveling to new places, or getting involved at her local church. 

Meet the Rest of the Team

  • Corey A. Pfaffe, CPA, PhD

    Principal of MinistryCPA

  • Marissa Tanis, CPA

    Senior Accountant

  • Brayden Short

    Senior Staff Accountant

  • Kyle Nankey, CPA

    Staff Accountant

  • Laurie Pfaffe

    Administrative Assistant

  • Karen Steggall

    Executive Assistant