Jeremiah Hathorn, CPA – 2024 “40 Under 40” Honoree
Manager, Financial Accounting Advisor Services, EY;
Adjunct Professor, Harris-Stowe State University
President, NABA St. Louis Chapter
Recent Career Highlights:
Over the past year, I’ve been honored with several prestigious recognitions, including the 2023 AGA Emerging Leader Award of Excellence, the 2023 Missouri Society of CPAs Outstanding Young Professional Award, and the 2024 NABA National Outstanding Member of the Year. I was promoted to Manager at Ernst & Young, where I lead high-impact accounting and advisory engagements across industries.
I’m proud to be a part of a Big Four consulting firm, delivering solutions on R2R automation, technical accounting, transactions, and finance optimization. In addition to client work, I’ve proudly served as a faculty member for the past seven years at the illustrious Harris-Stowe State University, helping to shape the next generation of accounting professionals—all while still being early in my own career. From the boardroom to the classroom, I’m passionate about excellence, representation, and leading with purpose.
Outreach Beyond the Firm:
Outside of work, I serve as President of the NABA St. Louis Chapter, Past President of the AGA St. Louis Chapter, and most notably, I am the youngest President of the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis—and the youngest President across all 100 Black Men chapters nationwide. Through these roles, I mentor and educate youth on financial literacy, career readiness, and leadership. I dedicate my time to building programs that uplift underserved communities in my city, St. Louis, ensuring the next generation knows what’s possible and has the tools to get there.
Favorite podcasts/books/blogs/websites/magazines for professional development:
- Podcasts: N/A
- Books: Jump: My Secret Journey from the Streets to the Boardroom by Larry Miller
- Websites: Investopedia.com
- Newsletters: Wall Street Journal (WSJ)
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Lynette King April 4 2025 at 4:38 pm
Awesome job cousin . Continue to do great