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John Rizzo, CPA

JOHN S. RIZZO, CPA

CONTROLLER/ DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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716.853.0265

PROFILE

John is responsible for all aspects of accounting for the firm. This includes the preparation of periodic financial reports and maintenance of a system of accounting records, monitoring a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, and insuring the accuracy of financial results and  that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

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John joined Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak in 2014. John is a Certified Public Accountant with diversified experience in auditing and financial management.  John has worked in public accounting providing audit, accounting and consulting services. Most recently with EFP Rotenberg, LLP, a top one hundred CPA firm.  Prior to that, John served as Deputy Comptroller for Erie County, was a member of the Corporate Audit and Operational Analysis department of Xerox Corporation and has his auditing roots as a bank examiner for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company.

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John is married with two adult sons. He and his wife, Michele are thrilled to be grandparents of a granddaughter and grandson to keep the family growing. John is an avid Buffalo sports fan, as well as a fan of the New York Yankees. John enjoys playing golf but has confessed that his playing talent does not match his love of the game.

EDUCATION

  • B.S., Business Administration, State University of New York at Buffalo

AFFILIATIONS

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

  • Past trustee of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute

  • Past Board Member, Western NY Arthritis Foundation

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