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Scott M. Sachs, CPA '12 C-Suite Advisor Since 2012

Senior Managing Director | Premier Financial Search

Biography:

Scott M. Sachs, CPA, is a Senior Managing Director with Premier Financial Search, specializing in the placement of Partners, Directors and Sr. Managers in public accounting firms. Scott leverages his skills and wisdom developed during his nearly 35-year career in public accounting to ensure he has a deep understanding of specific firm and position requirements as well as the talent, value, and needs of individual candidates. This includes identifying with and understanding firm culture, strategy, vision, growth and advancement opportunity. It also includes the ability to identify quality talent within a professional and understand the drivers behind their ability to thrive and succeed to find the best cultural and operational fit for the remainder of their career.

Scott retired from his career in public accounting as the Office Managing Partner for CohnReznick’s Los Angeles offices, which he held for more than 13 years. During his tenure at CohnReznick, Scott also served as an elected member of the Firm’s Executive Board and the Regional Managing Partner for the West Region. Before CohnReznick, Scott served clients as a partner at Arthur Andersen.

As a leader, Scott has expertise in recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals and future leaders.

He has been directly involved with the recruiting of more than 20 lateral partners during his career. Further, he has successfully recruited hundreds of additional accounting and practice management professionals.

His ability to connect with people and genuinely understand the drivers of their success have been a key factor.

Scott has broad experience with strategic planning, budgeting, building teams, and succession planning, deal negotiation, growth, revenue enhancement, and driving profitability. He has also developed, supervised, and conducted professional development courses in the audit and accounting fields.

Education

  • University of California at Berkeley: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting Concentration

Community Involvement

  • Junior Achievement of Southern California, Board of Directors
  • CohnReznick Foundation, Board of Directors
  • The Water Buffalo Club, Active Member
  • Boys & Girls Club of West Valley, Former Board of Directors
  • Los Angeles Jewish Home’s Eisenberg Village and Grancell Village, Former Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors
  • Girl Scout Council of the San Fernando Valley, Former Member of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee

Professional Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • California Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Ernst & Young LLP Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles, Former Board of Directors
  • Entrepreneurship Institute, Former Advisory Board Member

Thought Leadership By Scott:

Is Your Business Ready for the Cloud?

Scott M. Sachs discusses what can be expected in 2020 when 70% of IT is projected to be in the cloud.
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Attention Non Profit Executives

Scott M. Sachs of CohnReznick LLP on analyzing the newly arrived financial reporting standards and its...
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

New Lease Account Standards

Examining the importance of beginning preparation now and not later
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Optimism and Uncertainty

The seven key trends shaping commercial real estate in 2017
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Embracing the DCX

Five tips on how to capitalize on the digital customer experience and maximize profits
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

The Powerful New Role of Family Offices

The changing landscape of the finance world finds the family office competing directly with private equity
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Airplanes, Artwork, and Vacation Homes

The tricks of the trade when buying, selling and investing luxury transportation, art and second homes.
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Solid Fundamentals Point to Another Strong Year for Commercial Real Estate

Solid job growth and the continued influx of Millennial Money leave reason for optimism
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Growth Companies Benefit From Final Crowdfunding Rules

On the heels of a landmark SEC ruling, what’s next for investing?
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Not-for-Profit Governance and Risk Management

Expert opinion on managing financial risk and governance as a non-profit
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Estate Planning for High Net Worth Individuals

Debugging the myths and phobias of estate planning
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Demographic Changes Are Key to Commercial Real Estate Success

With shifting lifestyle choices from generation to generation, real estate investing is more critical than...
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Achieving Your Multiple

10 key drivers to boost enterprise value prior to a funding round or liquidity event
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Changing Tax Reform for Exempt Organizations

Looming comprehensive tax reform will affect business, individuals, and non profits alike
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Film and Entertainment Tax Incentives

The tax incentives in the film industry drive tourism throughout our country
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Strategic Choices Maximize Green Investments

Strategize around your property to maximize the environmental benefits of LEED certification and your ROI
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Financing Early-Stage Companies

Listing the five ways to raise money - financing and funding - your next bright idea
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies

Spotlighting the role a risk management firm plays on portfolio analysis for private equity firms
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Complying with the Affordable Care Act

Assessing healthcare costs employers face and examining best first steps to reducing costs
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Investing in Real Estate Private Equity Funds or REITs

Realistic reasons to invest in real estate as an alternative asset class
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search

Innovative Leadership Maximizes Results Using the Best Tools Available

Steve Jobs excelled in part due to his technology, but mostly due to his leadership
By Scott M. Sachs, CPA | Premier Financial Search