GHJ Expands National Presence with New Office in New York

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 15, 2024) – GHJ, a national advisory and accounting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, is excited to announce the opening of a new office space in Buffalo, NY. This strategic move not only marks GHJ's first physical location outside of California but also solidifies its commitment to meeting clients where they are. The Buffalo office will serve as the base of GHJ's New York Market Hub.

“The opening of our office in Buffalo represents a pivotal moment in GHJ's growth journey,” said GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry. “While we have been active and present in the area through our New York Market Hub, establishing a physical office here allows us to deepen our dedication to fostering relationships and delivering value to our clients and communities."

In 2023, GHJ was named the 7th Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. by Accounting Today, with employees in nearly 30 states. Amidst this rapid expansion, GHJ remains focused on taking significant steps to ensure the delivery of high-quality service as it scales up. This commitment to quality is fundamental to GHJ’s strategy, ensuring that each client receives personalized, expert advice to meet their unique needs.

“The establishment of our Buffalo office allows GHJ to enhance our Tax Practice and service delivery across the country,” said GHJ Tax Practice Leader Gina McLeod. “Our national presence, combined with local insights, allows us to provide personalized tax solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients. I look forward to supporting our team in Buffalo and continuing to drive excellence in our Tax Practice nationwide.”

The Buffalo office is GHJ's third office location, joining the firm's existing offices in Los Angeles and San Jose. This announcement highlights GHJ’s tactical approach to growth and mirrors the Firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality service tailored to the unique needs of each client. In the same way GHJ partners with clients to create customized solutions, GHJ strategically leverages local expertise in new regions to identify the most effective way to serve clients and enrich the surrounding communities.Top of Form

“The Buffalo office is a natural progression of GHJ’s ongoing efforts to serve the Northeast region more effectively,” said GHJ New York Market Hub Leader Andrew Pitt. “By having a physical presence in Buffalo, we are better positioned to support our existing clients and reach new ones, further strengthening our service offerings and our ability to impact the community positively. I am excited to lead our team here and to contribute to GHJ's continued success.”

As GHJ continues to grow, the Firm remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and expertise to ensure that clients, both old and new, benefit from GHJ’s unique approach to advisory and accounting services. GHJ aims to achieve this by blending the comprehensive capabilities of a national firm with the nuanced understanding and personal touch of a local partner.

About GHJ

GHJ is a national advisory and accounting firm with employees in nearly 30 states and clients around the world. Our team of experts meet clients where they are and provide personalized service for nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Ranked as a Top-100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm, Top Regional Leader in the West and Best Firm to Work For by Accounting Today, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.

Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms around the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to partner with its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 157 countries across the globe. GHJ has 20 partners and more than 200 staff members, who serve thousands of clients. The Firm is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).

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