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SAN RAMON, Calif., May 10, 2017 -- Armanino LLP, one of the top 25 largest accounting and business consulting firms in the U.S., today announced deals that welcome Team Jenn Corp and integrate The Brenner Group to its growing outsourced finance & accounting practice. Both companies will become Armanino effective June 1, 2017.
“The addition of Team Jenn Corp and the integration of The Brenner Group deepen and broaden our finance and accounting offerings for clients by integrating interim controllers and CFOs, executive search, and HR services to our existing outsourced capabilities,” said Andy Armanino, managing partner at Armanino LLP.“
The Armanino OFA practice will grow three times larger with this investment. In addition to its expertise in serving the advertising and creative production industries with outsourced accounting solutions, Team Jenn Corp brings new HR services to advise clients on a myriad of needs including hiring, onboarding, handbooks, benefits, compliance and payroll. The Brenner Group enjoys a 30-year reputation of excellence in providing temporary and permanent part-time/full-time financial leadership to technology companies at various stages in their lifecycle. This combination provides better technology, wider industry experience and one integrated team to help clients from start to finish with their outsourced finance and accounting needs.
“At Team Jenn Corp, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile for clients. We’re problem solvers and we’ve built a reputation for being our clients’ right hand. That’s why coming together with Armanino is the perfect fit,” said Jenn McCabe, founder and CEO of Team Jenn Corp. “By joining together, we’ll be equipped to consult clients at every stage of their business lifecycle.”
“Our technology clients often have a need for several finance solutions, whether it’s financial leadership through an interim CFO or a chief restructuring officer, or a cloud financial reporting technology like Intacct,” said Andries Verschelden, CEO of the Brenner Group. “This change gives clients access to a full suite of back office solutions so they can work smarter and more efficiently.”
Armanino’s aggressive growth is anchored in its pursuit of expanded service lines, technology solutions and specialized expertise. The firm has been listed on Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Managed Firms list for 14 out of the last 15 years, is regularly featured in best places to work lists and was named Best of Accounting in Client Satisfaction in 2016 with a Net Promoter Score that is nearly double the average for the accounting industry.
The Brenner Group, an Armanino Company, will fully integrate and become Armanino effective June 1, 2017. Team Jenn Corp will also become Armanino June 1, 2017. Both Andries Verschelden, CEO of The Brenner Group, and Jenn McCabe, CEO of Team Jenn Corp, will join Armanino as partners in the Consulting Group. These transactions are scheduled to close on June 1, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions.
About ArmaninoLLP
Armanino LLP (www.armaninollp.com) is one of the top 25 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. Armanino provides an integrated set of audit, tax, business management, consulting and technology solutions to companies in the U.S. and globally. The firm helps clients adapt and change in every stage of business from start-up through rapid growth to the sale of a company. Armanino emphasizes smart technology; leading a cloud revolution of financial, operational, sales and compliance tools that are transforming the way companies do business. Armanino extends its global services to more than 100 countries through its membership in Moore Stephens International Limited – one of the world's major accounting and consulting membership organizations. In addition to its core consulting and accounting practices, Armanino operates its division – AMF Media Group (www.amfmediagroup.com) a media and communications services agency. Its affiliate, Intersect Capital (www.intersectcapitalllc.com), is an independent financial planning, wealth and lifestyle management firm.
Kyle McGuire, AMF Media Group 925.790.2788 / [email protected]
