James Butera, CPA, currently serves as a Manager at LSL CPAs, having joined in May 2022, after a substantial tenure as a Supervisor at Freed Maxick CPAs, P.C., where responsibilities included managing audits for governmental and nonprofit clients and ensuring compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board regulations. Prior to these positions, James held the role of Director of Finance for the Town of Ogden, overseeing financial management and achieving notable fiscal improvements. Academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, both from St. John Fisher University, where James graduated Cum Laude. James's diverse experience spans financial oversight, audit management, and tax preparation, underscoring a strong foundation in accounting and financial analysis.