"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
What is your favorite part of working at GHJ?
I love being part of a firm that is collaborative, supportive and always pushing each other to do better.
What do you enjoy most about working with clients?
I enjoy getting to know clients’ businesses and understanding how they operate by building relationships where I am seen as a trusted partner – not just an auditor.
What value-add do you bring to clients?
Beyond the numbers, I focus on understanding what matters most to my clients. I take the time to learn each client’s unique challenges and provide clear, practical insights. My goal is to make the process feel collaborative and supportive, while helping them strengthen their business and plan with confidence.
How does GHJ help you #BeMore?
GHJ’s #BeMore culture, with the flexibility to work anytime and anywhere, allows me to continue learning and growing while spending quality time with my family. This balance fuels my passion for supporting clients and mentoring others.
What issues in the community do you care most about?
I am passionate about education and financial literacy and actively support this cause by serving on the board of the International Education Research Foundation (IERF), which helps international students succeed. It is incredibly rewarding to see how small efforts can make a meaningful impact.
What is your favorite quote that best describes your professional philosophy?
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller
What is your proudest professional moment, and why?
As an immigrant, starting my U.S. career at GHJ and growing into a leadership role has been a proud milestone that reflects both my journey and the trust the firm has placed in me.
Vairagya Jhawar, CPA, CFA, FRM, CA, has over 15 years of global public accounting experience providing audit, assurance, advisory and financial reporting services. In his role, Vairagya assists clients with process improvements, operational efficiencies and best business practices. He serves a variety of organizations, with a specialty focus in waste and recycling, nonprofit, media and advertising, airlines consortium, manufacturing and distribution, and charter schools. Vairagya also helps lead GHJ’s outsourcing initiatives, identifying top-tier talent across the globe to support the Firm’s diverse client base.
He contributes internally to learning and development efforts, including training, mentoring and conducting evaluations for Firm employees.
Vairagya is a board member of the International Education Research Foundation (IERF), a nonprofit agency in California that prepares credentials evaluations for international students that have studied outside of the U.S. and need a statement of educational equivalency.
Vairagya is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM). He is also certified in India as a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), and Cost and Work Accountant (CWA). Vairagya graduated from St. Xavier’s College in India, where he received a Bachelor of Commerce with specializations in Accounting and Finance.
Prior to joining GHJ in 2017, Vairagya worked for a private bank and a public accounting firm in India.
Vairagya resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. He enjoys traveling and playing card games.
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Fun Facts
Favorite place in the world:
Jodhpur, India
Favorite music/band/singer:
Kishore Kumar
Favorite movie or book of all time:
Dil Chahta Hai
One word that best describes me:
Trusted
When I am not working, you will catch me doing this:
Spending quality time with my kids, watching movies with my wife
