Joseph Bailitz Joins Rothstein Kass as a Commercial Services Group Principal in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CPA and advisory services firm Rothstein Kass (www.rkco.com) today announced that Joseph Bailitz has joined the firm as a Principal in the San Francisco office. Mr. Bailitz, an audit professional, brings over 18 years of experience to the position, specializing in leading complex audit engagements for large and middle-market companies and investment firms across industry spectrums. As a Principal, Mr. Bailitz will also support new business origination and professional staff development within the Commercial Services practice of the firm. Prior to joining Rothstein Kass, Mr. Bailitz launched his career at Ernst & Young, progressing to the level of assurance and advisory partner. During his 18 years with that firm, Mr. Bailitz established a reputation for providing high-level audit, accounting and transactional services to private equity firms and their portfolio companies and investments, with strong client concentrations among the real estate, technology, and financial services sectors.

"As trusted advisors to a discerning and diverse client base, Rothstein Kass has long-recognized that hiring, retaining and developing exceptional teams of dedicated professionals provides the foundation for superior service. Our collaborative culture has been essential to these efforts, infusing our firm with an entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude that strongly appeals to the sophisticated communities we serve," said Steven A. Kass, Co-Managing Principal of Rothstein Kass. "Throughout his career, Joe has embodied these characteristics, providing audit, accounting, and transaction-related services to a broad range of publicly-traded and privately-held companies, partnerships, and investment advisors. His experience, insights and integrity will be assets to both our clients and professional staff as we continue to enhance our national brand."

Mr. Bailitz is a graduate of the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CALCPA), and the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS). Mr. Bailitz is licensed as a certified public accountant in California and Illinois.

"Throughout my career in the accounting industry, Rothstein Kass has maintained a reputation as both a leading service provider and a great place to work. The firm's organizational stability and quality of service have generated exceptional momentum with the San Francisco business community, which is defined by its energy, enthusiasm and ingenuity," said Mr. Bailitz. "In this relationship-driven environment, the ability to work with clients from incubation to growth is critical and supports deep and broad relationships with the local private equity, venture capital and business communities. I am thrilled to be joining this dynamic firm and am confident that my expertise on matters ranging from initial public offerings to SEC, regulatory and compliance matters, as well as my industry experience and extensive network of relationships will contribute to the continued success of the firm."

About Rothstein Kass:

Rothstein Kass is a premier public accounting and advisory services firm that has served privately held and publicly traded companies, individuals, and families for more than 50 years. Rothstein Kass has offices in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Texas and the Cayman Islands, each of which has received recognition as a "Best Place to Work."

The Rothstein Kass Commercial Services Group provides essential and complementary professional services to public and privately-held businesses, private equity and venture capital funds and their portfolio companies, broker-dealers and registered investment advisors, as well as to high-net-worth individuals and families.

SOURCE Rothstein Kass