We are pleased to announce that Richard P. Higgins, CPA, has been named managing principal of our New Jersey office. Rich has extensive experience working with clients in the construction and real estate industries. Besides providing traditional accounting, audit, and tax services, he works with clients to expand their bonding capacity or obtain the financing needed to grow their business. Surety companies and bonding agents respect Rich for the high quality of the financial statements he produces, as well as his extensive knowledge of the construction industry.

“I am truly honored to be named managing principal,” says Rich. “I will now have the privilege of leading our construction accounting team in addition to serving my clients.” Rich is known for his leadership skills and ability to intuitively listen to employees and clients. “I have worked with Rich for most of my career,” adds Don Kaiser, CPA, principal. “Our clients and employees consider Rich a trustworthy leader and business advisor.”

Marty McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP, concurs with Kaiser, “I have been impressed by the high level of integrity Rich displays in every interaction since we merged Mazur, Krieghbaum and Higgins, LLC, into our firm in 2016. He consistently puts his clients and team first.”

Rich graduated from Stockton University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) and AICPA. Rich is an active member of the Utility Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) and National Association of Surety Bond Professionals (NASBP). He is frequently published in leading construction trade publications including Construction Executive (CE) This Week, Utility Transportation Contractor, and MCC Construction Zone. Rich can be contacted at 732.341.3893 or Richard.Higgins@MCC-CPAs.com