The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) announced that Jeff Strassman was elected to the organization’s Board of Directors for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which began May 1.

Strassman, a Hopkinton resident, is New England managing principal at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, where he leverages his deep industry expertise and client service experience to support audit, tax and advisory professionals in delivering high-quality, personalized solutions. Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, offering tailored audit, tax and advisory services to organizations of all sizes.

MassCPAs Board of Directors is a group of 19 elected members that sets policies, manages programs and oversees activities that benefit the 11,500-member organization and accounting profession in Massachusetts.

Jeff Strassman

“MassCPAs Board of Directors are an exceptional and diverse group of forward-thinking leaders,” said Zach Donah, CAE, president and CEO of MassCPAs. “Their fresh ideas and strategic insight will help shape our initiatives and foster innovation across the accounting profession in Massachusetts. I am confident that Jeff’s involvement will be instrumental in driving long-term growth and value for our members and the industry.”

Strassman previously served as the manufacturing and distribution industry leader in Grant Thornton’s Boston office, where he advised clients across a range of sectors, including life sciences, health care and professional services. He has deep experience working with multinational SEC registrants, privately held businesses and private equity-backed companies.

His areas of expertise include initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary offerings, mergers and acquisitions and the optimization of financial and operational controls. Strassman also has led the development and delivery of white papers, trainings and seminars on the technical and practical implications of ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and has guided numerous companies through its implementation. He also previously served in the firm’s Professional Standards Group.