Israel is a Manager in the firm’s New Jersey office. He is instrumental in coordinating and reviewing audits for clients across the education, nonprofit, real estate and other industries.

EXPERIENCE

Israel has over 10 years of accounting experience, beginning his career in a midsize local firm, before making the move to Roth&Co as a Manager in 2017.

EDUCATION

Israel has a Master of Science in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and New Jersey.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Israel spent time as a Professional Career Services Professor teaching QuickBooks; as well as being a Mentor for accounting students.

BEYOND ROTH&CO

Israel is an avid studier of astronomy. He is particularly intrigued with its relationship to the Jewish calendar.

Joseph is a manager in the firm’s New Jersey office. He manages the firm’s Small Business division, and consults with small business owners, assisting them with all their tax and accounting needs.

EXPERIENCE

Joseph has over 10 years of experience in the industry, beginning his career in a small local firm, before moving to one of the large city firms and finally landing at Roth&Co

EDUCATION

Joseph received a Masters of Science in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is a Certified Public Accountant in New York and New Jersey.

BEYOND ROTH&CO

Joseph is a big sports fan, and especifically enjoys baseball and volleyball.

Zacharia brings over 20 years of accounting experience to his role as co-managing partner at Roth&Co. He works with growing and mature businesses in a range of industries including real estate, e-commerce, healthcare, manufacturing and wholesale distribution, and not-for-profit.

Zacharia manages all facets of the firm and its’ development, and frequently gives lectures and presentations throughout the community, keeping the public informed on best business practices and procedures.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Gained and renegotiated terms on large business loans for clients via strong network of contacts in Banking and financial institutions.

2. Developed relationships with government entities, assisting a wide variety of organizations, educational establishments, and special needs organizations.

BACKGROUND

In January 2012, Zacharia was admitted as partner of Roth&Co, LLP. He heads the audit and assurance department, overseeing all aspects of engagements including quality control, board presentations, and serving as a chief client liaison. Zacharia has seen success with consulting businesses and non for profits.

EXPERIENCE

Prior to entering public accounting, Zacharia served as a controller for a large, not-for-profit organization for five years. This experience provided Zacharia with the unique inside perspective and ability to understand the operations and finances of an organization from the point of view of both client and auditor.

Zacharia joined Roth&Co as a junior accountant in 2004. After working in a variety of services and industries, Zacharia was placed in charge of client relationships and special engagements.  In January of 2008, he took the initiative to start a dedicated Audit & Assurance group, enabling Roth&Co to offer better quality audits, with increased efficiency at a more reasonable price. The Audit & Assurance group is rapidly growing and currently has over 15 professionals dedicated solely to produce a quality and professional product. In 2016 Zacharia was promoted to Co-Managing Partner, where he works alongside Abraham Roth to further grow and develop the Roth&Co firm.

EDUCATION

Zacharia received his B.S. (Honors) in Accounting from Touro College and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

BEYOND ROTH&CO

Zacharia is very active in his local community, frequently assisting them with financial related matters, and was an honoree at the Bonei Olam Dinner in Brooklyn, New York and for 2 years led a team on the Bike 4 Chai charity race, riding over 175 miles in order to raise money.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Leveraged contacts in the banking industry to help many clients gain initial and increased lines of business credit.
2. Successfully negotiated and argued interpretation of NYS law saving client over $10M in tax and penalties.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OUR CLIENTS

1. Better LOC terms with minimal fuss.

2. No situation is completely hopeless.

BACKGROUND

With over thirty years at Roth&Co, Alan Botwinick is partner and Co-chair of our highly specialized Real Estate Department. Alan’s knowledge and client portfolio is diverse and encompasses many industries, including wholesale and distribution companies, high net worth individuals, family businesses, and private corporations.

Alan’s primary passion is managing the innumerable intricacies that are associated with owning, operating, investing, and syndicating Real Estate entities. He excels in finding creative solutions to tough tax problems and complex property ownership structures.

EXPERIENCE

Alan began his accounting career at Roth&Co, and his persistent attention to detail, along with strong client relationships, quickly propelled him from junior to partner within 13 years. Alan’s thirty years of dedication to Roth&Co clients has established him as a mainstay of the firm and as the backbone of the Real Estate division. His drive, dedication to clients, and ability to develop and deliver exceptional resources is in strong demand. These outstanding qualities allow him to deliver the valuable results and strategic resources his clients seek and deserve.

EDUCATION

Alan received his B.S. (Honors) in Accounting and Economics from Queens College, is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants NYSSCPA).

BEYOND ROTH&CO

Alan is a regular on the basketball court and when he’s not playing, he’s rooting for his favorite New York sports teams – the Mets, Knicks, Rangers, Jets and Giants. Alan lives with his family in the Five Towns and acts as Treasurer of the Achiezer Community Resource Center and as Gabbai for his local synagogue.

Hershy joined Roth&Co in 2019, bringing over 15 years of public accounting experience to his role as Partner at the firm.

EXPERIENCE

Prior to joining Roth&Co, Hershy spent eight years at Ernst & Young, where he was an Executive Director in the firm’s audit practice.

Hershy has experience advising publicly traded REITs and large privately held Real Estate Funds. His real estate experience spans entities with a wide variety of underlying asset types including office, multi-family, hospitality, internationally based assets, and hard to value opportunity fund assets.

In addition, Hershy was a member of Ernst & Young’s quality network. In this role, Hershy worked with audit teams across the region, who consulted with him for guidance on complex auditing matters, and supported quality initiatives in response to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and internal quality reviews.

Hershy also has valuable experience working across a range of industries including, hospitality, media and entertainment, consumer products and alternative energy.

EDUCATION

Hershy holds a degree in Accounting from Ocean County College, and a Master’s degree from Beth Medrash Govoha.

Hershy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, and is a Certified Public Accountant in both New York and New Jersey.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Leading audit engagements of large public companies, advising these companies on complex accounting matters, and presenting to their audit committees.
2. Operating as a regular instructor at Ernst & Young’s regional trainings as well as at accounting and auditing executive events.
3. Recognized for mentoring skills, received his region’s top coaching award.

BEYOND ROTH&CO

When not in the office, Hershy enjoys spending time with his family in Lakewood.