“Mutually respectful client relationships are at the heart of my service mission.  I consider it a privilege to help my clients reconcile disparate viewpoints in times of need and find agreement that allows them to reach their goals.”

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

Harry joined SLSF in 1988, was named a partner in 1995, and was appointed to the SLSF management committee in 2000.  Since beginning his career in public accounting in 1980, Harry’s experience has spanned a full range of accounting, tax, consulting and recruiting services. His practice focuses on providing tax and business advice to closely held businesses—often family-owned firms—and their owners, as well as non-profit organizations and individuals. He has worked with clients in the retail, manufacturing, distribution, construction and professional services arenas.

As partner in charge of human resources, Harry oversees staff recruitment, hiring and counseling.  He gains great satisfaction from finding new firm members who make a difference for the firm and its clients while building successful professional and personal lives.  Before coming to SLSF, Harry spent eight years with the Chicago-based firm of Friedman, Eisenstein, Raemer & Schwartz. 

Harry’s service areas include:

• Accounting & Assurance
• Taxation
• Audits
• Reviews
• Compilations
• Strategic Advisory

APPROACH

Harry is committed to looking beyond the numbers when working with clients, and is convinced that strong relationships are integral to client service.  Known as a good listener and facilitator, Harry has a calm demeanor and disarming nature that are effective in helping people work together, resolve differences, and focus on solutions.

EDUCATION AND INVOLVEMENT

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting with Honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, member
• Illinois CPA Society, member
• North Shore Management of Accounting Practices (MAP) Group Roundtable, member
• Speaker, Skokie Chamber of Commerce Board induction and Annual Board Meeting, 2010 - 2012

OTHER INTERESTS

• Deerfield Youth Baseball and Softball Association:  immediate past commissioner and currently serving his eleventh year on the board, former league president and vice-president, coach for 15 years
• Active volunteer in local school issues
• Co-chaired campaign to pass High School District 113 referendum
• Board of Jewish Education, former board member
• Enthusiastic White Sox fan:  Named 2009 White Sox Fantasy Camp Rookie of the Year
• Avid golfer and reader, and long time Chicago Symphony Orchestra  subscriber

Harry and his wife Marcy live in Deerfield with their three children.