Who We Are
How I Got Here
While in college, I initiated my career with the Internal Revenue Service, accumulating five years of valuable tax experience through audits of individuals, businesses, estates, trusts, and involvement in two fraud cases. Subsequently, I transitioned to the tax department of the 'Big Eight' accounting firm, Touche Ross, where I worked for two years before moving to the tax department of Dannible & McKee for an additional two years. Since 1980, I have been self-employed, providing accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses.
Experience
Internal Revenue Service – 1973 – 1978
Touche Ross & Co – 1978 – 1979
Dannible & McKee, LLP – 1979 – 1980
Sole Proprietor – 1980 – 2022
Pellizzari & Pellizzari, CPAs – 2023 - Present
Education
Certified Public Accountant
B.S. - Accounting, Lemoyne College
How I Got Here
After graduating from the University of Albany with a master’s degree in professional accountancy, I moved to New York City to begin my career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC). After spending nine years in New York City, my wife and I, anticipating the arrival of our first child, decided to relocate to Syracuse to be closer to family. Following our move, I departed PwC, where I had reached the position of Director, to join forces with my father, Philip Pellizzari. Together, we established Pellizzari & Pellizzari CPAs, continuing his longstanding accounting and tax practice.
Experience
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP – 2013 – 2021
Philip E. Pellizzari, CPA– 2021 – 2022
Pellizzari & Pellizzari, CPAs – 2023 - Present
Education
Certified Public Accountant
M.S. - Professional Accountancy, University at Albany
How I Got Here
After obtaining both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University at Albany, I began my career in public accounting at KPMG. During my time there, I gained experience in large, public company audits within the consumer product and services industries. Subsequently, I spent a couple of years in KPMG's financial due diligence and strategy practice, primarily involved in merger and acquisition procedures for the consumer product industry. I have recently returned to Syracuse to take on a role in tax preparation.
Experience
KPMG – 2018 – 2023
Pellizzari & Pellizzari, CPAs – 2023 - Present
Education
Certified Public Accountant
M.S. - Professional Accountancy, University at Albany