Ed Skiber and Kevin Michaelan have joined GHJ in strategic roles to support the continued expansion of the Firm’s M&A team, which serves middle-market companies on buy- and sell-side transactions.
LOS ANGELES, CA – GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Practice with the addition of two tenured professionals: Managing Director Kevin Michaelan and Principal Ed Skiber. Their arrival marks GHJ’s continued investment in its TAS Practice, which has seen a significant uptick in demand for services.
“Our TAS Practice has grown greatly in recent years as clients turn to GHJ for high-stakes transaction support,” said GHJ TAS Practice Leader David Sutton. “Adding seasoned professionals like Ed and Kevin allows us to scale strategically while maintaining the high-quality service our clients rely on.”
ED SKIBER
Ed brings over 15 years of experience to GHJ, including more than a decade dedicated to mergers and acquisitions. Based in Seattle, Ed specializes in financial due diligence and quality of earnings reports for transactions ranging from $10 million to over $30 billion. His industry expertise spans entertainment, food and beverage, health and wellness, retail, and more. A former Big Four advisor who has worked globally, Ed’s deep technical accounting background allows him to guide clients through complex deal environments with confidence.
“The team GHJ has built brings both technical knowledge and genuine collaboration to every transaction,” Ed explained. “This is a group committed to innovation and client service, which mirrors my own approach to transactions. I am thrilled to join GHJ and put to use my background in delivering services that grow clients’ businesses.”
KEVIN MICHAELAN
Kevin, based in Florida, will oversee GHJ’s TAS Tax team and also serve as the tax lead of the Food and Beverage Practice. With more than 15 years of public accounting experience, Kevin has advised on hundreds of transactions across industries, ranging from middle-market to multibillion-dollar cross-border deals. His areas of expertise include tax structuring, modeling and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and capital raises. Known for simplifying complex tax issues, Kevin helps clients avoid deal friction and identify opportunities for value creation.
“I am excited to join GHJ and build on the momentum of providing world-class transaction tax services,” Kevin said. “Knowing the critical role tax strategy plays in maximizing deal value, I look forward to helping GHJ’s dynamic clients reduce tax burdens and uncover tax saving opportunities.”
DEAL-FOCUSED SUPPORT ACROSS BUSINESSES
“The addition of Ed and Kevin reflects our commitment to providing comprehensive, deal-focused support to clients across the transaction lifecycle,” said GHJ Advisory Services Practice Leader Anant Patel. “Their combined technical skillsets and leadership experience will be invaluable as we continue building a market-leading team.”
GHJ’s TAS Practice works with private equity firms, venture-backed businesses and founder-led companies to support transactions with services including financial and tax due diligence, working capital analysis, quality of earnings, and more. The team’s growth demonstrates GHJ’s broader focus on strengthening its advisory services portfolio to deliver measurable value and insight to client businesses.
To learn more about GHJ’s transaction advisory services, visit: https://www.ghjadvisors.com/services/advisory-services/transaction-advisory-services.
About GHJ
GHJ is a national advisory and accounting firm with a mission to help its clients and team members #BeMore by pursuing their passions, building thriving businesses and creating a better future. Headquartered in Los Angeles with additional offices in San Jose, Buffalo and Denver and over 250 professionals and 22 partners throughout the U.S., GHJ serves thousands of clients worldwide. The Firm meets clients where they are and specializes in a diverse range of industries, including entertainment, food and beverage and media and advertising companies and nonprofit organizations.
Ranked as a Top-100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm, Top Regional Leader in the West and Best Firm to Work For by Accounting Today, GHJ is recognized for its innovative approach and dedication to client success. This is driven by the belief that its collective diversity of thoughts, backgrounds and experiences are exactly what makes GHJ a place where employees can each #BeMore – together. Employees are invited to pursue their passions, deliver exceptional service and support the causes they care about. The Firm embraces hybrid work and prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). Additionally, GHJ Foundation supports the community through financial contributions and volunteerism.
GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit). As a member of HLB International, the global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, GHJ provides clients with seamless access to expertise in over 150 countries to deliver solutions that meet both local and global needs.
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