Aaron deSouza

Executive summary

Aaron has over 20 years of experience in public accounting. He currently serves as the Atlanta technology industry practice and growth leader and previously as the Atlanta audit practice leader.  In his role as the Atlanta Growth Leader, his primary responsibilities include leveraging Grant Thornton’s local, national and global resources to best enable the Atlanta team to help our clients solve problems, manage risk and seize opportunities to reach their growth objectives.

Aaron’s clients include fast-growing, global, public and private companies such as Agilysys Inc.,  Bomgar Inc., EPIQ Inc., Tensar International Corporation, and Micromeritics Instruments Corporation.  Aaron serves as key relationship partner for several private equity firms, managing all Grant Thornton services delivered to portfolio companies across the US. Aaron also has significant experience assisting clients with corporate life events and transaction needs, including assessments of quality of earnings and balance sheet risk through financial diligence.

Professional qualifications and memberships

Audit Committee, United Way of Greater Atlanta
Retired Board of Directors, TechBridge
Member, Technology Association of Georgia
Member, Association for Corporate Growth
Certified Public Accountant in Georgia and Mississippi
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Education

MPA, Accounting, University of Southern Mississippi
BS, Business, University of Southern Mississippi