With Sturdy Transition Plan in Place, Stacey J. Gorowitz Announces Retirement from Namesake Firm
As the founding Principal and CEO of S.J. Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services, Stacey J. Gorowitz, CPA, has spent more than 30 years supporting the unique needs of emerging and expanding businesses and their owners in the firm she founded in 1991.
In September of 2022, Greg Silberman joined S.J. Gorowitz in the role of Managing Partner, sharing responsibilities with Stacey for overall business operations including development and client relations.
With a well-established foundation and transition team in place, Stacey has made the decision to retire from the firm she has made her life’s work effective June 8, 2023.
“It has been a joy and a privilege to build a firm based on the foundational idea of helping escort our clients through their business life cycle from inception and acquisition to growth, expansion, merger and sale,” said Gorowitz. “I continue to be humbled by the trust our clients have placed in us and want to leave them assured that Greg is well prepared for this transition and to take care of them, their finances and their businesses.”
Effective immediately Greg Silberman assumes the role of owner and CEO.
Founding Principal and CEO
Stacey Gorowitz is a client advocate dedicated to turning numbers into opportunities. The founding Principal and CEO of S.J. Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services, Gorowitz is an experienced CPA who has spent her career supporting the particular needs of expanding and emerging businesses and their owners.
Her broad knowledge and insistence on excellence was established during a successful career with Price Waterhouse, where she worked extensively with closely held businesses. In 1991, she founded SJG to give smaller, growth-oriented clients dedicated access to executive level accounting, tax and business advisory support.
Since that time, Gorowitz’s business acumen, integrity and the collective insight of her experienced team have earned the firm abiding client relationships and a reputation as one of the top accounting, tax and consulting firms in Atlanta. For her leadership, dedication to her profession and commitment to the community, Gorowitz has been awarded numerous accolades, including being awarded the Five Star Top Accounting & Estate Planning Professionals in Atlanta (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021). Under her leadership, SJG earned Best of North Atlanta-CPA Category (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) and the Best of Alpharetta Award (2014) in the Accountants category. Gorowitz is recognized for approaching every relationship and situation with the highest level of effort, kindness and honesty.
Gorowitz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami. She works hard and plays hard. Outside of SJG, Gorowitz enjoys time with her husband and family. A self-proclaimed “foodie,” she enjoys traveling, biking and hiking.
Affiliations and Associations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) PCPS Section Member
- Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) Taxation Section Member
- Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Atlanta
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Legacy Advisors
- Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce
- Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
- Vistage CEO Organization (2008-2015)
Boards/Committees:
Philanthropic Advisory Leadership Institute (PALI)
- Steering Committee (2012-2015)
- Graduate, Class of (2010-2011)
The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
- Balser Symposium-Steering Committee (2012-2015. 2020-2022)
- Balser Professional Advisors Council (BPAC) Giving Circle (2016)
- Investment Advisory Committee (2005-2010)
- Population Study Committee (2005)
- Professional Advisor Committee (PAC)
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
- Treasurer (2006-2009, 1996-1999)
Professional Women’s Information Network, Inc. (ProWIN)
- Treasurer (2003-2004)
Congregation Dor Tamid/Congregation B’Nai Dorot
- Budget & Finance Committee (2012-2013, 2000-2007)
- Chairperson (2002-2003)
- Merger Exploration Committee (2003-2004)
- Trustee to Board of Directors (2000)
Selected Honors & Awards:
- Best of North Atlanta (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Five Star Professional – Top Accounting & Estate Tax Professional
(2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) - Best of Alpharetta – Accountant Category (2014)
- Top Accounting Professional in Atlanta (2014)
- NAWBO WE Awards – Member of the Year (2008)
