Jeff Pera
About Jeff Pera
Jeff Pera serves as the Northern California Managing Partner at Marcum LLP, bringing extensive experience in taxation and strategic business advice. He has held leadership roles at PwC and Grant Thornton LLP, focusing on tax management for multinational companies.
Work at Marcum
Jeff Pera serves as the Northern California Managing Partner at Marcum LLP, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees operations in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on providing strategic business advice to clients. His responsibilities include managing business taxation for US-based multinational companies and offering insights into tax provisions and risk management. Pera's leadership at Marcum emphasizes creative solutions to tax challenges faced by growth-oriented public and private companies across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Pera holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from San Diego State University and a Master of Science (MS) in Taxation from Golden Gate University. His educational background supports his expertise in business taxation, particularly for multinational corporations. Pera is skilled in tax provisions and risk management, which enables him to provide comprehensive strategic advice tailored to the needs of diverse industries, including technology, manufacturing, and food and beverage.
Background
Jeff Pera has an extensive professional background in taxation and management. He began his career at PwC, where he worked as a Tax Partner for 16 years in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1984 to 2000. Following his tenure at PwC, he joined Grant Thornton LLP, serving as the Managing Partner for the Greater Bay Area and leading the Consumer & Industrial Products Industry from 2002 to 2017. His experience in these roles has shaped his approach to managing taxation and providing strategic business advice.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jeff Pera has been recognized for his ability to seek creative solutions for managing and minimizing tax implications for businesses. His work with multinational companies has positioned him as a knowledgeable resource in the field of taxation. Pera's leadership roles at PwC and Grant Thornton LLP, along with his current position at Marcum, highlight his commitment to delivering effective tax strategies and business advice across various industries.