Jill Scher

Managing Director

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Jill Scher, CPA, MS, is a managing director in the Tax & Business Services Division at CBIZ Inc. With over 25 years of experience in public and private accounting, Jill has developed a stellar reputation for her ability to build strong relationships and apply her diverse experience, technical proficiency, and problem-solving skills across various industries including manufacturing, technology, cannabis, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and green energy.

Jill specializes in tax consulting, compliance, transaction structuring, and representation, advising on tax minimization and deferral strategies for companies and their owners. She is skilled at identifying tax and credit incentive opportunities such as research & development, work opportunity, and investment tax credits. She also advises on tax ramifications prior to potential transactions and has successfully assisted clients in the abatement of IRS and state penalties.

A recognized expert in the cannabis industry, Jill supports companies with technology solutions, tax planning, and relationship building within the sector. She actively shares her knowledge through frequent speaking engagements and teaches classes on tax, technical, and professional ethics for continuing education to CPAs.

Jill serves on the Board of the Long Island Capital Alliance (LICA) and the Executive Finance Committee of the Tesla Science Center. She previously served as a Director on the Board of the Nassau Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs. Jill holds a BS in Accounting and an MS in Taxation from the State University of New York at Albany.

Currently with CBIZ Inc., a leading provider of accounting, tax, advisory, insurance, and HR solutions, Jill continues to contribute significantly to the firm's mission of helping clients manage finances, reduce risk, and improve performance. CBIZ, with over 10,000 employees and more than 100 offices worldwide, collaborates closely with CBIZ CPAs P.C., an independent CPA firm that offers audit, review, and other attest services.