Sharyl Ross, C.P.A.
About Sharyl Ross, C.P.A.
Sharyl Ross, C.P.A., serves as the Tax Director at Marcum LLP in Deerfield, Illinois, where she specializes in tax strategies for high net worth individuals. With over 25 years of experience in public accounting, she has held significant roles at various firms and actively contributes to nonprofit organizations in her community.
Work at Marcum
Sharyl Ross has served as Tax Director at Marcum LLP since 2020. In this role, she provides expert advice on complex tax matters, including entity structure, succession planning, and retirement planning. Her position is based in Deerfield, Illinois, where she leverages her extensive experience in public accounting to assist clients with their tax strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sharyl Ross earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 1977 to 1981. With over 25 years of experience in public accounting, she has developed a specialization in tax strategies for high net worth individuals and various industries, including real estate and healthcare. Her background includes significant roles at Big Four firms.
Background
Before joining Marcum, Sharyl Ross worked at BDO USA, LLP as Managing Director and Head of Family Office Services Tax Compliance Group from 2015 to 2020. She also held the position of Audit/Tax Senior at Price Waterhouse from 1981 to 1985. Her career reflects a strong foundation in tax compliance and advisory services.
Achievements
Sharyl Ross holds leadership positions in nonprofit organizations, serving as Board Vice President at the Jewish Neighborhood Development Council of Chicago and as Board President of Libenu. These roles demonstrate her commitment to community service and her ability to lead initiatives that support local development.