SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa CPA, P.C. (FMF&E), a Syracuse–based accounting and advisory firm, announced that it has appointed Andrea LaBarge as its new managing partner. She follows current Managing Partner Daniel Gilheney, who will transition to the role of senior advisor following 38 years of leadership and service at the CPA […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Firley, Moran, Freer and Eassa CPA, P.C. (FMF&E), a Syracuse–based accounting and advisory firm, announced that it has appointed Andrea LaBarge as its new managing partner.
She follows current Managing Partner Daniel Gilheney, who will transition to the role of senior advisor following 38 years of leadership and service at the CPA firm, including five years as managing partner.
LaBarge, CPA, CGMA, is the first woman managing partner in the firm’s 45-year history, FMF&E said in its announcement. LaBarge started her career with EY Chicago, before joining FMF&E in 2005. She is part of the firm’s executive committee and has led its audit and accounting department since 2019. She currently co-leads FMF&E’s national energy practice and will continue to do so in her new role, the firm said.
Gilheney, CPA, CFE, joined FMF&E in 1987 and has served as managing partner since Oct. 1, 2020. He has been instrumental in shaping its culture, expanding its focus on client service, and mentoring the next generation of leaders, the firm contended. In his new role as senior advisor, Gilheney will remain actively engaged with the firm and its leadership.
“It’s an honor to step into this role and build on the foundation Dan and those before him have helped shape,” LaBarge said in the announcement. “I look forward to leading our Firm through continued growth and innovation; while ensuring our clients continue to receive the high level of service and attention they have come to expect from us.”
Gilheney added, “It’s been an honor to have led this Firm over the last five years and to have worked with a talented group of professionals for the past 38 years… I have worked closely with Andrea since 2005, including her time on our Executive Committee over the last five years. I have every confidence in Andrea’s leadership and the continued success of our Firm.”
