Hancock Askew & Co., LLP (HAC), a full-service audit, tax, accounting and advisory firm is pleased to announce the newest addition to its team, Barry Coates, who joins as Chief Financial Officer.

As CFO, Barry will lead and manage the firm’s internal finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting and forecasting, budget management and strategic growth initiatives.  As the firm continues to innovate and broaden our reach, the CFO role will be crucial in optimizing our financial operations and guiding our firm’s long-term fiscal strategy.

Michael McCarthy, Firm Managing Partner, said “We’re excited to have Barry join us as our first ever CFO. His wealth of experience and strategic insight will be key in driving our mission forward, enhancing our financial operations, and managing our rapid growth. The Partners and I are looking forward to working closely with Barry to achieve our financial goals.”