James S. Segarra, CPA

Accounting & Auditing Management Team

Executive Management ServicesNot-for-Profit/Exempt ServicesSuccession Planning ServicesTransaction Advisory ServicesValuation Services

Professional Experience

Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP
- Managing Partner, 2004 – Present
- Executive Committee Chairman, 2012
- Partner, Accounting & Auditing Department, 1995 – Present
Essex Homes of Western New York, 1994 – 1995
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, 1988 – 1994

Areas of Expertise

Developing executive compensation programs
Evaluating accounting and reporting procedures for executive-level decision making
Identifying opportunities for improving or standardizing operations
Developing business plans and long-term strategic plans
Securing external financing with financial institutions, private development corporations and governmental entities
Leading due diligence procedures for mergers & acquisitions
Providing OMB Single Audits

Education

Canisius College, Buffalo, New York
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting, (Magna Cum Laude), 1988
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Business Valuation Certificate of Educational Achievement, 1999

Licenses / Professional Experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in New York State
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
Canisius College Council on Accountancy, 2008 – Present
Founding member, Accounting & Finance Strategic Alliance of WNY, 2004 – Present
Adjunct Professor, Accounting, Hilbert College Business Department, 2001 – Present

Community Support

Past President of the Board of Directors, Brookfield Country Club, 2020 – 2022
Buffalo Renaissance Foundation Board of Directors, 2007 – Present
Kaleida Health Audit & Finance Committee, 2010 – 2015
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Board of Directors, 2008 – 2011
Fox Valley Country Club (FVCC) Business Club Founding Member, 2007 – 2010
FVCC Board of Trustees, 2006 – 2010
FVCC Invitational Chairman, 2001 – 2009
Goodwill Industries of WNY Board of Directors, 2006 – 2009
Artpark & Company Board of Directors, 2005 – 2006
WNY/PA Multiple Sclerosis Society Board of Directors, Executive Committee, et al, 1995 – 2006

Awards & Honors

Town of Clarence/Small Business Administration Business of the Year Award, 2015
Canisius College Dr. Joseph R. Copolla ’40 Award Recipient, 2013
Bank of America Small Business of the Year Award, 2013
American Business Awards Finalist, Best Overall Company Under 100 Employees, 2008
American Business Awards Winner, Best Newspaper Ad Campaign, 2008
KeyBank Small Business of the Year “Most Poised for Growth” Award, 2007
Buffalo Niagara Partnership Small Business of the Year Award, 2007
Business First 40 Under Forty Award, 2005
Buffalo’s Business First Who’s Who in Banking & Finance, 2001 – Present