J.H. Cohn LLP Named Among “Best Places to Work in New Jersey”
5/06/2009
Roseland, NJ – May 6, 2009 – J.H. Cohn LLP, the largest independent accounting and consulting firm headquartered in the Northeast, has been honored by NJBIZ as one of the magazine’s “Best Places to Work in New Jersey.” The Firm ranked seventh among the companies honored and is in the top 10 for the second consecutive year.
J.H. Cohn’s dedication to serving the accounting, audit, tax, and consulting needs of clients is equaled to its commitment to Firm employees. J.H. Cohn provides its partners and staff with employee initiatives that encourage a work-life balance and professional growth, including:
- The J.H. Cohn Learning and Development department offers long-term learning paths and resource materials for both technical knowledge, such as audit work process, and “enabling skills,” including communication and networking. The Learning and Development department's overall focus is to help J.H. Cohn employees develop the skills and qualities most highly valued by the Firm and its clients: technical excellence, genuine concern for clients and their businesses, the passionate pursuit of excellence, sound business counsel, and a sincere commitment to relationships.
- The J.H. Cohn mentoring program is offered to all professional staff below the senior manager level. The relationships built through the program often continue once the formal process concludes and employees benefit from the unparalleled input and professional insight of senior colleagues.
- J.H. Cohn’s Partner Candidate Development Academy offers managerial and career development training to high-potential, manager-level employees. The program provides up-and-coming senior managers with exposure to top J.H. Cohn management and enables them to participate in programs structured to strategic issues.
- J.H. Cohn Professional Women’s Program, which recognizes the unique challenges faced by women in the workplace, addresses women’s personal and career objectives with diverse training and professional development. The program includes publications, seminars, and online resources, as well as mentoring and networking opportunities for the Firm’s professional women. In 2008, the program was named Garden State Woman Magazine’s Women’s Initiative of the Year.
Nominated in the “Best Places to Work Large-Sized Companies (250 employees or more)” category, 94 percent of J.H. Cohn employees in New Jersey completed surveys addressing their views and satisfaction of Firm initiatives such as family-friendly work environment, flexibility in schedule, one-on-one mentoring, networking, Firm benefits, and employee perks. The ranking was announced at the “Best Places to Work in New Jersey” awards ceremony on April 23.
Earlier this year, Haggett Longobardi, A Division of J.H. Cohn was named the #1 Best Place to Work in Connecticut (small/medium company size category) by the Best Companies Group. In addition, in 2008, Good Swartz Brown & Berns, A Division of J.H. Cohn was honored as the #3 Best Place to Work in the San Fernando Valley (medium company size) by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal .
About J.H. Cohn LLP
J.H. Cohn LLP is one of the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the United States. Since 1919, the professionals at J.H. Cohn have faithfully served clients, employees, and the community with integrity and honesty. Recognized as a knowledgeable, experienced leader, J.H. Cohn has received numerous awards over the years for innovation, technical expertise, employee programs, and community service. As J.H. Cohn celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, the Firm’s philosophy has remained constant: A highly personalized approach to each client, with intelligent guidance and solutions. The Firm is a member of Nexia International, a global network of independent accountancy, tax, and business advisors and the ninth largest provider of audit and advisory services worldwide.