Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring, promotion and other staffing announcements from around the profession.
Joe Vandermark Joins Schneider Downs as IT Risk Advisory Shareholder
Schneider Downs, one of the 60 largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms in the United States, recently announced that Joe Vandermark, CISA, CIPP/IT, has joined the firm as IT Risk Advisory Shareholder in its Columbus office. He will officially join the firm on January 27, 2025.
Mr. Vandermark joins Schneider Downs from the Columbus office of a national firm, where he served as Risk Consulting Leader. He brings more than 25 years of experience guiding clients through the design and implementation of business transformation initiatives in a broad spectrum of areas, including cybersecurity, emerging technologies, internal audit & controls, business process improvement, and third-party risk advisory. In addition to delivering on this expertise at Schneider Downs, he will also serve in the role of Consulting Services Columbus Market Growth Leader for Consulting Services at the firm.
CLA Names Scott Engelbrecht as Chief Development Officer Long-time CLA Leader to Head Up Strategic Expansion Efforts
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), an industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services firm, recently announced the appointment of Scott Engelbrecht to be the firm’s first Chief Development Officer. Engelbrecht, who has been an integral part of CLA for more than 30 years, brings his extensive experience and leadership to this newly created role, effective immediately.
Engelbrecht has been serving as CLA’s Chief Geographic Officer, where he has successfully overseen the firm’s rapid growth in both the U.S. and in the CLA Global expansion. In his new position as Chief Development Officer, Scott will focus on not only the firm’s organic client growth, but he will also drive forward with greenfield opportunities to open new CLA locations and bring other firms across the U.S. into the CLA family.
Engelbrecht’s appointment reinforces CLA’s commitment to strategic growth and continuous improvement. As Chief Development Officer, he will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the firm, ensuring that CLA remains at the forefront of the industry.
Collins joins CohnReznick as Florida State and Local Government Advisory Lead
CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, recently announced that Meghan Collins has joined CohnReznick’s Government and Public Sector Advisory practice to lead its Florida state and local government initiatives. Collins will work closely with government agencies to identify their most pressing needs and bring innovative solutions that will help increase efficiency and ensure financial management and program success.
Collins’s 15-year public service career spans Florida and Louisiana. After earning her degree from Louisiana State University in 2009, she joined the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. In 2012, Collins relocated to Florida and spent a decade serving in high-level strategic leadership roles at the Florida Departments of Juvenile Justice, Education, and Children and Families.
LeaseCrunch Announces the Addition of Laura Schulhof as CFO
LeaseCrunch LLC, a leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions that empower CPA firms and their clients, recently announced the appointment of Laura Schulhof as chief financial officer. Schulhof brings deep expertise in private equity, mergers and acquisitions and financial strategy, with a track record of scaling high-growth technology companies through strategic investments and operational integration.
With over 15 years of leadership, including at private equity-backed companies, Schulhof has played a pivotal role in executing complex M&A transactions, equity and debt financings, and post-acquisition integrations. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of finance at Intelerad Medical Systems, where she led financial strategy and oversight across multiple global markets.
Schulhof’s expertise extends beyond financial management; she has built and optimized financial infrastructures, enhanced operational efficiencies and guided cross-functional teams through transformational growth initiatives.
Avalara Names Carlos Mercuriali SVP, GM International Business Operations
Avalara, Inc., a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, recently announced that Carlos Mercuriali has been named SVP, GM of International Business Operations.
Mercuriali brings strong global operations expertise to this strategic leadership role, including more than 12 years at SAP in sales and general management roles and career experience spanning the U.S., Latin America, and EMEA regions.
As SVP, GM of International Business Operations, Mercuriali will support Avalara’s business strategy to extend its international presence and vision, promoting further adoption of the company’s AvaTax core offerings as well as its e-invoicing, cross-border, and other products that provide global international compliance coverage to customers.
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