Chaya Abowitz
Chaya’s career at Roth&Co began over 18 years ago in general administration for the emergent 25-employee firm. Chaya built Roth&Co’s human resources department from the ground up, establishing and expandeding Roth&Co’s policies and procedures for recruitment, compliance, training and team-building. She administered talent acquisition and development, as well as employee onboarding, retention, turnover and employee benefits. Chaya has been instrumental in the growth and development of the now 200-employee firm.
Now Roth&Co’s Chief Operating Officer, Chaya manages the firm’s day-to-day operations, including administration, project management, technology, marketing, department metrics and reporting, compensation and benefits, facilities, and events.
With stellar leadership and management skills, Chaya designs and implements policies to propel Roth&Co forward in it’s strategic global plan.
Lou Moran
Chief Information Officer Lou Moran is a forward-thinking technology leader and strategist with a broad knowledge of industry processes, technology solutions and personal development. His wide-ranging career in information technology has honed his expertise in overseeing mergers and acquisitions, scaling, contract negotiations, and restructuring of business practices and processes.
At Roth&Co, Lou focuses on security, integration, automation, streamlining business flows and innovation. His efforts are targeted towards reducing IT overhead, increasing productivity, and ultimately, helping people do their jobs without thinking about the tools that they’re using.
A graduate of the State University of New York, Lou has served in various executive and consulting positions for companies in the accounting, travel and IT services industries.
Nevan Higgins, ACA
Chief Financial Officer Nevan Higgins, ACA has over fifteen years of experience working with public and private clients in the financial services markets, with a specialty in banking, real estate accounting and system implementation. As CFO, Nevan oversees Roth&Co’s financial operations and creates the firm’s financial statements and reporting. He develops and plans the firm’s budgeting process and directs its short and long term fiscal approach. Nevan plays a vital role in the firm’s financial initiatives by analyzing financial data, forecasting and directing the firm’s resources to meet its strategic goals and objectives.
A native of Ireland, Nevan earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Queens University and his post-graduate degree in accounting at the University of Ulster. He has been a Chartered Accountant (CPA Equivalent) since 2010.
Yisroel Lowinger, CPA
Yisroel Lowinger, CPA is a senior manager in the firm’s New Jersey office. With over 10 years of accounting experience, Yisroel is instrumental in coordinating and reviewing audits for clients across the education, nonprofit, real estate and other industries.
Yisroel spent time as a professional career services professor teaching QuickBooks and served as a mentor for accounting students.
Yisroel has a master’s degree in accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is a certified public accountant in NY and NJ.
Yisroel Jacobs, CPA
Yisroel Jacobs, CPA is a tax compliance manager based out of the firm’s New Jersey office. He uses his specialized tax knowledge to serve clients across multiple sectors, with a specialized focus on the real estate industry. Yisroel started his career at Roth&Co in 2014 and has since assisted countless clients in navigating their reporting obligations and tax compliance issues. He oversees clients’ tax planning and the preparation of accurate and timely returns and filings. Yisroel provides targeted tax guidance and recommends appropriate tax strategies that align with his clients’ business goals to ensure their financial stability and success.
Yisroel graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a master’s in accounting and is a certified public accountant.