Andy Powers-A Professional who cares..About YOU!
Meet Our Affinity Task Force
In helping business clients achieve their vision,
Powers & Company
has forged a collaborative network of senior cross-functional seasoned executives
and professionals working in harmony; dedicated to our clients’ success. In this
manner we possess the ability to address and solve a comprehensive range of
client needs and concerns as they are identified.
This network of competitive and non competitive business experts work as an extension of your business provides your business augmented resources comprising experienced and highly respected professionals who are dedicated to responding to issues such as Expatriate Tax Equalization and Tax Protection and Executive Relocation, Personnel Concerns, Policies and Procedures, Turnaround Solutions, Financial Reporting and Tax Accounting, Implementation of International Accounting and Reporting Standards to replace GAAP (SEC deadline 2014), Mergers & Acquisition Planning and Strategies, Comprehensive Due Diligence Studies, Business Tax Solutions (Domestic & International) including Business Tax Preparation, Tax Research & Planning, Federal, state & local audits, Federal and state income tax compliance & outsourcing, Commercial Property Tax Reductions, International and domestic transfer pricing studies, Executive and Expatriate Individual Tax Preparation, Employment Tax Solutions (including achieving State Unemployment Rate Reductions as well as Labor and Worker's Compensation Audits and settlements), Business valuation and asset appraisals, Venture Capital & Cash Flow Solutions, Restructuring & Reorganizations, Financial Modeling & Planning, Public Relations and Marketing Strategies and Solutions, Risk Management, Cash Management and SEC Compliance.
Members of our highly respected team with whom we have worked with extensively over the years include:
Andrew J. Powers- A graduate of Iona College School of Business with over 35 years experience as a senior tax specialist with Big 4 CPA firms and as a Tax Executive managing large case international and domestic tax audits, corporate compliance, tax research and planning including multi-state and multi-national mergers & acquisitions and due diligence and negotiating favorable tax concessions and audit settlements.
James Gomez- An independent consultant to new ventures and startup companies, James is responsible for and involved in a wide range of entrepreneurial activities covering marketing, business development, sales, operations and administration. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Princeton Entrepreneurs’ Network, a not-for-profit organization devoted to facilitating the founding, funding, and servicing of rapid-growth companies, primarily – but not necessarily – involving Princeton alumni.
John Baron, Esq-John is the lead partner of Alston & Bird's Tax Group and his clients include both domestic and foreign companies, and U.S. citizens/residents and nonresident aliens. He advises clients on matters pertaining to business and individual taxation and is experienced in structuring business ventures using corporations, LLCs and partnerships, and in the preparation of the related agreements. He regularly advises clients about the tax and non-tax aspects of those relationships. John was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers magazine, and was also named to Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” in tax and estate planning. He is a member of the Tax Section of the New York Bar Association, the International Fiscal Association (Treasurer, Carolinas Chapter) and CMSA REMIC Task Force. John received his J.D. from Seton Hall University in 1987 and his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University in 1990. He received his B.A. in 1984 from the University of Delaware. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina, New York and New Jersey.
Dan Ruchman-A graduate of Princeton and Yale School of Business Management with over 30 years as a senior finance executive, Dan utilizes his vast experience to provide business financial management consulting with focus on financial practices, business planning, corporate strategy, operational & capital budgeting, M&A, internal cost structure and turnaround solutions.
James Sinnott-Founder of Tax Management Associates of Greenwich, Ct. Jim has achieved commercial property tax assessment reductions for clients throughout the United Sates. His success is attributable to his philosophy of working as an extension of his clients' businesses using his knowledge of the business process and hard assets utilized as well as achieving an understanding of the economic value of business properties during the economic climate of the years for which assessments are being sought. His successes are derived also by thorough understanding the municipal economic climate of the targeted jurisdiction and often having previously established a personal relationship with the local Property Tax Assessor.
Ronald J. Statile-A Managing Director of Riverside Management, Greenwich, CT.-With an MBA in Taxation and Finance from NYU, a B.A. in Accounting and Economics and a NY CPA, Ron has held senior tax management positions within the Big 4 accounting firms and senior executive management positions with diverse responsibilities and achievements in areas of financial and administrative management, including financial reporting and analysis, treasury, tax, risk management, pension, plan fiduciary and investor relations and has taken lead positions in numerous financial transaction activity including acquisitions, divestitures, private and public debt financings, leasing, Industry specialization and disciplines such as Alternative Energy, Industrial, Hospitality, Financial and Technology, RMG's advisors possess decades of senior management and executive experience as well as significant business relationships with some of the most successful investment banks, venture capital and buyout firms which serve as an invaluable business resource.
Jerry Kling-Founder of the NYC CPA firm of Jerry Kling & Company, with more than 30 years diversified tax and accounting and computer modeling experience which included Sr. Tax Director for multifaceted oil & gas exploration, development and production company as well as a Partner with the former CPA firm of Touch Ross & Company, Jerry possesses specialized knowledge as regards complex partnership and corporate taxation in addition to individual taxation and small business accounting and tax. Jerry's principal attributes contributing to his success is his attention to details along with high standards of professionalism, quality and responsiveness to client needs. Kling & Company also as a CPA firm brokerage sales service.
John Savignano-Founder of Savignano accountants and advisors. Prior to founding "Savignano", John worked as a CPA with the International CPA firm of Price Waterhouse (now PWC) and as Controller of the U.S. business of one of the oldest global precision industrial manufacturing conglomerates. Today, Savignano's staff of respected experts provide a diverse range of expertise which includes business valuation services, IT technology and personal financial planning.
Mark Ablitt of Sears Morgan, Sandy England. Sears Morgan are chartered certified accountants providing United Kingdom taxation, accounting, management & consulting, payroll and bookkeeping solutions to businesses and individuals. In addition to matters pertaining to working with Inland Revenue tax issues, Mark possesses a keen understanding of European Community tax laws and works with a network of accounting and taxation professionals in a variety of countries throughout Europe.
James Davis, founder of Jim Davis & Associates-Holding a BS in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State and an MBA from Harvard, Jim offers extensive executive and general management experience through 40 years in the manufacturing, environmental service, industrial products and chemical industries with a proven record of creating shareholder value. These achievements were accomplished by providing strategic direction and leadership on customer needs and organizational focus on specific business opportunities.