About Us
Holmes is a premier accounting and consulting firm that delivers customized financial services and tangible results focused on your goals. We take an integrated approach to working with your business and provide transparent professional services that meet your highest standards.
Based in New Jersey, our team is experienced in evaluating financial reporting, compliance, and internal control processes. In addition to businesses, we have an excellent reputation for collaborating with all levels of government and ensuring we meet regulatory and reporting requirements. Holmes is licensed and in good standing in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, and is qualified to practice in all other jurisdictions.
LEADERSHIP
Charles Holmes, CPA, CITP, CFF
Charles is the managing partner of Holmes and founded the firm in 2008. Prior to founding the firm, Charles spent his early years as an audit supervisor at PwC and was a partner in a regional CPA firm. He has more than 30 years’ experience in audit and business advisory services, involving compliance audits, cost recovery audits, and audits of internal control environments. In his spare time, Charles in involved with several charitable organizations as a Board member.
Erin Atkinson, CPA
Erin is a senior manager at Holmes and leads the firm’s audit department. Erin has over 10 years of public accounting experience, including working with clients from vast industries and overseeing several assurance, attest, and consulting engagements. She specializes in helping clients strengthen their internal controls and improve efficiencies in financial reporting processes.
Steve Kovacs, CPA
Steve is a manager at Holmes and is responsible for overseeing the tax practice. He has over 10 years of public accounting experience, and works closely with both individual tax clients and small businesses. Steve’s specialties include business consulting and preparation of individual and business tax returns.
KEY TEAM MEMBERS
Donna McCoy, CPA
Donna is a senior manager at Holmes who provides her clients with financial advisory services and performs compliance testing for publicly traded companies. She began her career at PwC and has over 25 years of experience in audit and consulting services involving compliance audits, cost recovery audits, and audits of internal control environments. She is also the site manager on the Federal Transit Administration’s Financial Management Oversight reviews.
John Lotierzo, CPA
John is a senior manager at Holmes and has over 30 years of experience in the transit industry. He has also been involved in the Financial Management Oversight program since August 2022. He previously worked for the Delaware Port Authority as the Director of Finance in charge of accounting, payroll, budget, administration, and financial analysis. He also monitored compliance with the PATCO High-Speedline.
Danielle Holmes
Danielle is a senior associate at Holmes and works closely with the Federal Transit Administration, specifically under the Financial Management Oversight Program. She conducts assessments of financial management systems and ensures compliance with laws and regulations. She also works on SOC 1 and 2 audits with increasing expertise in auditing internal control procedures and processes. Danielle also prepares tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Maxine Marshall
Maxine is the Technical Project Manager, lead reviewer and trainer at Holmes and has over 40 years of experience in the transportation industry, including over 20 years as a consultant and project manager for projects with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). She specializes in the areas of transit oversight and procurement. Maxine began her transit career in 1976 at MARTA in Atlanta. She has led consulting assignments at the MBTA in Boston, MTA in Baltimore and the MTA in Los Angeles. She is also a subject matter expert on enhanced review modules and numerous other compliance areas.
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