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Meet the team

Kevin Leeds CPA Leeds Accounting Maywood NJ

  • Kevin holds a BBA in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He established the firm in 1984. He is responsible for organizing and overseeing audits, tax preparation, financial planning, managerial and management audits, estate planning, and financial counseling services for clients.

    Kevin also served as a Saint Peter’s University faculty member for over 30 years and, while retired, was made professor emeritus of the school’s Accounting program. He has extensive experience teaching undergraduate and graduate accounting courses ranging from Essential Financial Accounting to Advanced Accounting.

    Kevin is proud to belong to several professional organizations as well, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Association of University Professors.

Karen Beerbower Leeds Accounting and Tax Services Maywood NJ

  • Karen earned her law degree from Arizona State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), uniquely positioning her at the intersection of law and finance. She is also an assistant professor at William Patterson University, where she shares her expertise with future professionals. With years of experience in bookkeeping, tax returns, 1031 exchanges, and estate planning, Karen is well-equipped to lead our team and drive our mission forward.

Brennan Frawley Client Support Leeds Accounting Maywood NJ-

  • Brennan has a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from the University of Louisville. He also brings over three years of experience in the financial industry, including stints at ADP, Edward Jones, and CohnReznick, an accounting firm. Brennan holds Series 6 and 63 licenses.

Christine Topczij Client Associate and tax preparer Leeds Accounting Income Tax Prep Business Tax Prep and Accounting Services Maywood Ridgewood NJ Payroll Services

  • Serving as a bookkeeper at the firm over 15 years, Christine provides bookkeeping and auditing services to many clients, manages payroll filing requirements, and helps prepare individual and business income tax returns.

Kathy Jesson Bookkeeper Leeds Accounting Maywood NJ

  • Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University. She is a highly experienced, hands-on bookkeeper dedicated to helping businesses thrive by providing accurate financial insights, clear reporting, and effective audit support. She has worked with various industries and sectors, including construction, property management, lending, hedge funds, non-profits, schools, and government contracting.

Jim Stiff Leeds Accounting and Tax Services Maywood NJ

  • Jim brings 25 years of experience in various industries, having served as a portfolio company CFO for leading private equity firms such as Sun Capital Partners, Apollo Global Management, and One Equity Partners. He’s collaborated with well-known brands throughout his career including Sony Corp of America, Ryder Systems, Sun Chemical Corp, and Turkey Hill. Jim's strategic insights will be key in guiding our firm's financial strategies, extending to a fractional CFO build-out for our practice.