The FMF&E team prides itself on ensuring that you have quick and easy access to top professionals for any challenge. Our unique model gives our clients confidence that our experienced team can be trusted with your most complex challenges.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with Concentrations in Accounting and Finance from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Over 16 years of public accounting experience, including 1 year with the Syracuse office of a “”Big 4″” accounting firm.
Experience includes partnership, corporate, individual and multistate tax compliance, advisory, and tax accounting services for clients in the energy, construction, real estate and professional services industries.
Prior to joining the tax department spent seven years providing financial statement audit and accounting services to clients in these industries.
CPA
NYSSCPA, AICPA
Baltimore Woods Nature Center – Treasurer and Board Member
Marcellus Boys Lacrosse Club – Treasurer and Coach
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN. Over 30 years in public accounting experience providing tax compliance and business advisory consulting services for partnerships, corporations, and individuals. Specialize in partnership taxation, Energy and Construction Industries. Also serve clients in professional practice groups, manufacturing, and our cross-border practice dealing with both business and individual compliance and consulting.
CPA (NYS and AL), CGMA
Member of AICPA, NYSSCPA
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity – Treasurer and Board Member
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell (The power of thinking without thinking)
Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Siena College. I have been in the industry since 2006, having spent my entire professional career with FMF&E.
Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Erie Canal Museum – Former Board Member, Treasurer and Secretary and currently Chair of the Museum’s Audit & Finance Committee
*Liverpool Little League Baseball Coach
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Le Moyne College
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Member of the Surety Association of America – Syracuse Chapter Treasurer
Member and participant of various other construction trade associations
Le Moyne College Accounting Advisory Board – Member
Le Moyne College Board of Regents – Member
St. Elias Church, Syracuse – Treasurer
SUNY Oswego – Bachelor of Science in Accounting
28 years in Public accounting
CPA – NYS, Florida, Pennsylvania
Samaritan Center of Syracuse, Finance Committee member
Bachelor of Science degree, with distinction, from Clarkson University
30 years in public accounting
Specialize in providing Valuation, assurance, accounting, tax, and business advisory services to a variety of Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa’s clients, including the construction industry and financial institutions
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Valuation Analyst
Chartered Global Management Accountant
Board President of the Arc of Onondaga
Past chief of a local volunteer fire department with over 30 years of volunteer service
“Islands in the Stream”, by Ernest Hemmingway
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Masters in Taxation from the State University of New York at Albany.
Almost 20 years of public accounting experience, including 7 years with the New York, New York office of a “Big 4” accounting firm, providing tax and tax accounting services.
Al’s experience includes corporate, partnership, multistate, and international tax compliance, advisory, and tax accounting services for clients in the energy, manufacturing, and financial services industries.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
IRS Enrolled Agent
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology – Treasurer
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl
Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia College
Been at FMF&E from graduation date – 35 years
CPA and CGMA
Former Co-Treasurer of Make-A-Wish of CNY
Former Board Member of NYSSCPA and FAE
Member of AICPA
Member of NYSSCPA
Sticking Points by Haydn Shaw
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Niagara University – Magna Cum Laude.
Over 14 years of public accounting experience providing accounting, business advisory, agreed upon procedures, corporate tax, compilation, review and audit services.
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan spent 9 years working in the private sector where he held various accounting positions of increased responsibility including 4 years as the controller of a family owned wholesale distributor/manufacturer in Syracuse, NY.
Client service experience includes construction contractors, manufacturers, wholesale distributors and transportation companies whose annual revenues range from $1 million to in excess of $800 million.
Ryan also has experience in providing audit and accounting services related to employer sponsored retirement plans.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Niagara University – Accounting Advisory Board Member
Seneca River North Little League – Board Member, Volunteer Baseball Coach
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Le Moyne College.
Certified Public Accountant – CPA
Chartered Global Management Accountant – CGMA
30 years of public accounting experience providing audit, review, accounting, business advisory, merger and acquisition, internal control assessments, and internal audit outsourcing/co-sourcing.
Mark’s client service experience includes the following industries: financial institutions, energy, employee benefit plans, manufacturing and wholesale distribution.
Mark has gained an extensive background in providing auditing, accounting and tax services, as well as internal control evaluations to financial institutions with total assets ranging in size from $15 million to over $1 billion.
Mark has assisted numerous financial institutions in developing internal audit departments including documenting risk assessments, establishing audit schedules and training department personnel.
Mark has done numerous presentations nationally, regionally and locally on various accounting, auditing, internal audit and governance matters.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Association of Credit Union Internal Auditors
Past Board Member/Treasurer–March of Dimes of Central New York
Past Board Member/Treasurer–Make-A-Wish of Central New York
Current Member of the Governance Committee and Audit Committee–Make-A-Wish of Central New York.
Serves and has served as committee member on various other non-profit organizations
The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey with Rebecca R. Merrill
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Le Moyne College.
Over 35 years of experience including 12 years in a Fortune 500 corporate environment and 23 years of public accounting (4 years at a “”Big 4″” firm).
Experience includes all facets of corporate and multistate tax compliance and planning for clients in the real estate , distribution, professional and medical services.
Skills also include extensive experience in information technology, information services, network hardware, network software systems and cybersecurity issues for our firm and clients.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
AICPA Information Management and Technology Assurance Designation
Board of Directors and Finance lead of Christ the King Retreat House, Syracuse, a local center for various non-denominational events including hosting Covid-19 related Le Moyne College needs, assistance to CNY area refugees and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Information Technology Volunteer for local non profits in Northern Onondaga County
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Clemson University and Masters of Accounting Degree from the College of William and Mary.
Over 15 years of public accounting experience, including 4 years with the Chicago, Illinois office of a “Big 4” accounting firm, providing audit, accounting, agreed upon procedures and business advisory services.
Andrea devotes the majority of her time serving our energy clients. Her clients include natural gas, coal, hydro, wind and solar power producers along with various holding and other energy-related companies. Andrea has experience in accounting for derivatives, business combinations, complex consolidations and leases.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and a Minor in Economics from Oswego State University.
Over 20 years of public accounting experience, including 17 years with the Syracuse office of a “Big 4” accounting firm as client service tax manager and finance manager for the firm’s global tax practice.
Mike also has 2 years of industry experience as corporate tax and risk manager for a closely-held global manufacturer of high-tech medical products.
Mike has served as a tax and business advisor to a wide range of clients, including publicly traded companies, family owned businesses and high net worth individuals.
Client service focused on proactive tax planning, tax compliance services, complex problem solving and management of risk.
Mike has extensive experience in all aspects of business and individual taxation, including taxation of corporations (including S corporations), partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, international tax planning, multi-state tax considerations, succession planning and negotiations with tax authorities.
Client experience in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, retail, medical and other professional services.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
St. Rose of Lima School – Advisory Board President
Seneca River North Little League Baseball Coach
Liverpool Optimists Basketball Coach
Daniel has a Bachelor of Science from Ithaca College. He started his career with Grimaldi & Fagliarone CPAs in January 1985 before beginning work for FMF&E in September 1987. Daniel specializes in Credit Unions, Construction, and Manufacturing and Distribution.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Bishop Ludden Jr Sr High School – Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Associated Builders & Contractors – Empire State Chapter — Audit Committee Chair
Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting with Honors from Le Moyne College.
33 years of public accounting experience including 13 years with the Syracuse office of a “Big 4” accounting firm.
Experienced provider of domestic, multi-state and international tax compliance and planning (including mergers, acquisitions and divestiture assistance) for corporations, partnerships, closely-held businesses and their owners.
Industry knowledge in the manufacturing, technology, wholesale distribution, construction and service sectors.
Extensive experience with financial statement reporting for ASC 740 – Accounting for Income Taxes
Certified Public Accountant
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
John Pepper Memorial Foundation – Board Member
West Genesee Boys Lacrosse Boosters, Inc. – Secretary
Meditations of an Army Ranger by J.C. Glick
Brian has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Northeastern University and Masters in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Oswego.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (NYS)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business” by Charles Duhigg
Cheryl has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Masters of Business Administration from SUNY Oswego. She has 15 years of A&A experience, primarily in energy and wholesale distribution industries.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (NYS)
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Former Board Member and Treasurer, HumaneCNY