AVZ is proud to announce that Robert S. Posner of East Northport has been admitted as a Partner.

A member of the firm's Accounting and Auditing practices, Mr. Posner serves a diversified industry base in which he offers expert business advice to a broad spectrum of industries including financial institutions, construction contractors, advertising agencies and not-for-profit organizations. He began his career with AVZ in 1994 and was promoted to Principal in 2006.

During his career he has obtained expertise in accounting specifically for financial institutions including advising management in regard to loan portfolios. In addition, he provides specialized services to many of his clients by assisting them with strategic business planning as well as succession planning. Mr. Posner provides guidance to business owners regarding retirement issues and benefits, corporate and individual tax planning, and also offers auditing and management advisory services.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and serves on the Banking Committee of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Posner, 40, holds a Bachelor's Degree, with Honors, in Accounting from C.W. Post University. He is also very active in his community and coaches his two sons in Little League baseball and basketball.