ACCOUNTING / TAX / ADVISORY
CohnReznick, Leading Women of New Jersey
Women have made up the majority of accountants in the United States for many years, and if you are committed to being one of the best accounting firms in the country, you must also be committed to attracting, retaining, and advancing the best women in the industry. CohnReznick has honored this commitment and as a result of our efforts, we’ ve been recognized for the work environment we provide to women. We will continue to stay focused on empowering women not only within our Firm but externally as well, which ultimately improves the quality of the firm and the value we bring to our clients. Following is a cross-functional representation of just some of the women in our New Jersey offices, many of whom are active members of LWE.
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Tracy L. Fink is the Director of the Executive Women’ s Forum, a women’ s business development initiative she created and implemented for CohnReznick. What is now a nationwide movement and an award-winning program, the EWF enriches the professional lives of women executives by building connections and expanding networks to help meet career goals. Tracy is a frequent speaker on such topics as“ Courageous Leadership”;“ Sponsor vs. Mentor”; and“ Building Your Personal Brand”.
Tracy Fink Director, Executive Women’ s Forum Tracy. Fink @ CohnReznick. com 732-380-8677
Michelle Lifschitz is the national manager of CohnReznick’ s genderbased diversity strategy, WomenCAN: a Collaborative Advocacy Network for Women. WomenCAN is an employee resource group focusing on attracting, retaining, and advancing female employees. She provides strategic recommendations ensuring the Firm continues to be a best place to work for women. A seasoned human resources professional, Michelle is a skilled facilitator, trainer, coach, and instructional designer. She previously held roles in Talent Management, Learning, and Diversity.
Michelle D. Lifschitz Manager, WomenCAN Michelle. Lifschitz @ CohnReznick. com 973-871-4074
Sharon Gordon, CPA, is a partner at CohnReznick based in the Roseland, NJ office. With over 20 years of diversified public accounting experience, Sharon specializes in working with middle-market companies while leading the office efforts of CohnReznick’ s Commercial Real Estate Industry Practice and Construction Industry Practice. Sharon plays an active role in CohnReznick’ s professional women’ s program, WomenCAN, and was named among New Jersey’ s“ Best Fifty Women” by NJBIZ in 2012 and honored at Executive Women of New Jersey- Salute to the Policy Makers Dinner in 2016.
Sharon Gordon Audit Partner Sharon. Gordon @ CohnReznick. com 973-403-7989
Rose Ann Slawson, CPA, currently serves as office managing partner of CohnReznick’ s Eatontown, NJ office. With a strong auditing background in a variety of industries, Rose Ann’ s client base includes manufacturers, distributors, service organizations, real estate developers, and retailers. She is an active member of the Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Industry Practice in New Jersey, leveraging her extensive experience in the food and beverage sector.
Rose Ann Slawson Office Managing Partner- Eatontown RoseAnn. Slawson @ CohnReznick. com 732-380-8627
Candy Gordon, CPA, is a senior manager in CohnReznick’ s office in Roseland, NJ. With more than 20 years of diversified public accounting experience, Candy specializes in providing services to construction, healthcare, real estate companies, and high-net-worth individuals. Candy has provided tax compliance and planning services, including preparation of income and franchise tax returns, quarterly estimated taxes and projections to some of CohnReznick’ s largest clients. She is frequently recognized as a leader in the Firm by her peers including receiving internal awards for her accomplishments. Candy Gordon Senior Tax Manager Candy. Gordon @ CohnReznick. com 973-871-4065
Kelly A. O’ Callaghan, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is a partner in CohnReznick’ s Roseland, NJ office. With over 20 years of diversified public accounting experience, Kelly leads CohnReznick’ s IT Audit Industry Practice, the efforts of the Hospitality Industry Practice in New Jersey, and is currently the lead engagement partner for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Kelly has also developed an expertise in providing services to businesses in specialized industries, including real estate and not-for-profit. Kelly received an honorable mention on the 2016 NJCPA Women of Note list. Kelly O’ Callaghan Audit Partner Kelly. O’ Callaghan @ CohnReznick. com 973-618-6221
Yahaira Mendez, CPA, is a senior tax manager at CohnReznick working in Eatontown, NJ. With over 10 years of extensive experience, she provides tax planning and compliance for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, and multistate consolidated tax returns in varied industries, including manufacturing and wholesale distribution, and hospitality. Yahaira serves as a liaison in CohnReznick’ s professional women’ s program, WomenCAN. She was named as a finalist for the 2016 NJSCPA Women of Note. Yahaira Mendez Senior Tax Manager Yahaira. Mendez @ CohnReznick. com 732-380-8625
Marianne Turnbull, CIA, CAMS, is a director with CohnReznick Advisory. Marianne specializes in providing governance, risk, and compliance services to public and private financial services and real estate companies. Marianne is an expert in the areas of risk management, internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Marianne leads some of the Firm’ s most complex client relationships. She serves on committees for both the North Jersey IIA and NJ Bankers. She is a member of NAREIT and ACAMS.
Marianne Turnbull Director, Risk & Business Advisory Marianne. Turnbull @ cohnreznick. com 973-364-7711
For more than nine years, Erin has focused on creating and executing marketing strategies that align with the goals of top tier accounting firms. She specializes in developing multichannel campaigns; identifying and building relationships through strategic relationships with referral sources, associations and organizations; budget management; analyzing customer and target data; tracking return on investment for all programs; working with individuals to develop personal business development plans; and ensuring the Firm breaks through in the marketplace. Erin Connolly-Kriarakis Senior Marketing Manager – New Jersey Market Erin. Connolly-Kriarakis @ CohnReznick. com 973-364-7804
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