Team
Our Team
Comprised of business leaders with decades of experience both locally and abroad, Hawaii Accounting is unmatched with the attention, value, reliability and piece of mind we offer our clientele. At HiAccounting, everyone has an accounting background—from our accountants to our CEO.
Interested in joining the team? Learn more on our Careers page.
Leadership
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Matt Delaney - President & CEO - HiGroup
Chief Executive Officer, Matthew S. Delaney, has been a catalyst for positive change in both community and business across Hawaii for much of the past two decades. Most recently, Mr. Delaney has leveraged his experience gained locally and abroad to help revolutionize the state’s outsourcing landscape. Under his progressive, flexible,...
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Liana Fajayan, CPA - Managing Director
Certified Public Accountant, Liana has 13 years’ experience in management of tax and accounting services. Liana comes to HiAccounting from the prestigious firm Moss Adams, where she was most recently a tax manager. In her tenure in both public and private accounting she has specialized in working with high net-worth...
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Scott Strimling, CPA - CFO
Scott has proven his adept quality in streamlining financial process, enhancing productivity levels, and introducing process improvements. Coming to The Hawaii Group from the digital courseware company, Toolwire Inc., Scott provided leadership to the finance organization and management team in all aspects of accounting, cash management, financial planning and analysis,...
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Rene Blevins, CPA - Director of Accounting
Born and raised on O’ahu, Rene recently moved back home after living 16 years in the Pacific Northwest. A Certified Public Accountant (WA) and consummate problem-solver, Rene brings a diverse background over a variety of industries to HiAccounting, including software technology, distribution, healthcare and real estate. Rene received her Bachelor...
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Janet Williams-Reyes, CPA/PFS - Director of Tax Services
Janet Williams-Reyes started her accounting career with the international public accounting firm of Arthur Andersen. She moved to Los Angeles in 1984 where she started and headed up the financial analysis department for Sebastian International. From 1987-1995, Janet entered the restaurant industry as Chief Operating Officer of City West Restaurant...
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Evans Martin - Controller of The Hawaii Group
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Education: University of Virginia, B.A. in Economics and History
Experience: Prior to joining HiAccounting in 2017, Evans had over four years of experience as the Director of Business Operations and Office Manager at a restaurant group in Washington DC. She has experience in restaurants, professional services, retail, manufacturing, constructions,...
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Yvette Zolman - Chief of Staff
Hometown: Elko, Nevada
Education: University of Phoenix, B.A. Business Administration
Experience: Yvette moved to Honolulu in 2016 from Nashville, Tennessee. As Chief of Staff, Yvette directs the administrative and operational activities for all companies of The Hawaii Group. She works closely with the CEO and executive leadership to establish and implement consistent...
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Sheri Miyashiro, CPA - Tax Manager
Hometown: North Shore, Hawaii
Education: San Francisco State, Master’s in Accountancy
Experience: Prior to joining HiAccounting, Sheri worked for Grant Thornton, the 5th largest international accounting firm in the world. Sheri has over seven years of tax experience working with clients in various industries including food and beverage, retail, non-profit, private equity,...
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Stanley Uratsuka - Accounting Manager
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Education: University of Hawaii – Manoa, B.A. in Accounting and Computer Programming
Experience: Stanley has over 30 plus years of accounting, as well as personal and corporate tax experience by working in industries such as: retail, health and fitness, research, not-for profits and travel. Stan specializes in client service...
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James Obenour, CPA - Tax Manager
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Education: Florida State University, B.A. in Accounting and Finance
Experience: James worked at Keefe McCollough, a well-established public accounting firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for six years prior to joining HiAccounting in 2018. There, he provided tax and audit consulting, financial statement preparation, and general accounting services. His current...
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Team Members
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Becky Grennan - Manager of Tax Services
Hometown: Bellevue, Washington
Education: Certified Bookkeeper
Experience: Becky has worked in industries such as automotive, real estate, accounting, and manufacturing. Becky brings 40 years of accounting and tax experience to the team. She leads our team’s bookkeeping, client payroll, QuickBooks training and implementation, and general excise tax assignments.
Fun Fact: Becky moved...
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Charmaine Apa, EA - Senior Tax Accountant
Hometown: Wahiawa, Hawaii
Education: University of Hawaii—West Oahu, B.A. in Accounting
Experience: Charmaine earned an Enrolled Agent’s license to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service, bringing eight years of IRS and State Representation experience to the team. She also has 13 years of tax and accounting experience, working in a many...
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Kathy Au, CPA - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Manoa, Hawaii
Education: University of Hawaii—Manoa, Masters in Accounting
Experience: Kathy brings 32 years of public accounting to the HiAccounting team. She works with clients on income tax planning and preparation for individuals, self-employed, and small businesses. She is involved with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, bookkeeping services,...
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Justine Arnold, CPA - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Lille, France
Education: Western Colorado University, B.A. in Accounting & B.A. in Business Administration
Experience: After earning her bachelor’s degrees in Accounting & Business Administration, Justine worked for the largest public accounting firm in Western Colorado as a tax accountant. During this time, she obtained her CPA license and worked with...
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Shayna Noble - Tax Accountant
Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii
Education: UH-West Oahu, Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting
Experience: Prior to joining HiAccounting, Shayna worked at a local CPA firm for almost twelve years. Shayna has tax experience working with clients in various industries including food service, general contracting and retail.
Fun Fact: Shayna enjoys...
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Mahina Quinn - Staff Accountant
Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii
Education: Colorado Mesa University, B.S. in Accounting
Experience: Mahina started her accounting career at HiAccounting in 2018 and has established experience in restaurants, not-for-profits, charter school and professional services. Prior to joining HiAccounting, she had experience in customer service, sales, and office administration. Mahina has passed the Intacct Accounting...
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Brianna Delaney - Staff Accountant
Hometown: Miami Beach, Florida
Education: Florida State University, B.A. in Accounting
Experience: Brianna began her career in accounting at HiAccounting in 2020. She has past experience in restaurant and hospitality businesses with an emphasis in customer service and sales. Brianna supports the team with various accounting and bookkeeping duties such as accounts payable, account reconciliations,...
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Bryanna Phillips - Staff Accountant
Hometown: Westbrook, Maine
Education: University of Southern Maine, B.S. in Accounting & Entrepreneurship
Experience: Bryanna started her accounting career in college where she did four internships: two of which were in tax, one in audit, and one in underwriting. During her internships, she had the opportunity to complete individual and business tax...
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Vel Taniguchi - Corporate Benefits & Payroll Manager
Hometown: Kaneohe, Hawaii
Education: Payroll Specialist
Experience: Vel joined The Hawaii Group in 2015 and has grown into our Corporate Benefits & Payroll Manager specializing in payroll processing, employee benefits, time and attendance, human resource management and functions as HiAcounting’s new payroll client Implementation Specialist. She is able to identify the payroll processing...
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Jumari Teodosio - Tax Accountant
Hometown: Pearl City, Hawaii
Education: University of Hawaii - West Oahu, BA in Accounting
Experience: Prior to joining the HiAccounting team, Jumari’s first experience in tax was through the VITA program at Leeward Community College. Through VITA, Jumari was given the opportunity as a volunteer tax preparer to complete hands-on work, such...
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Logan Sharma, CPA - Marketing Communication Specialist
Hometown: Westport, Washington
Education: Western Washington University, BA in Accounting
Experience: Logan has transitioned his passion for accounting and tax into the role of HiGroup’s Sales and Marketing Communication Specialist. He leads HiGroup for various marketing and PR projects and initiatives. Logan joins HiAccounting following a two-year role working for the Japanese...
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Jacalyn Macauda - Office Ambassador
Hometown: Trumbull, CT
Education: University of Connecticut, B.S. in Nutritional Science
Experience: Previously an event coordinator for a rooftop venue located in Waikiki, Jacalyn has experience in restaurant, guest relations, and market research industries. Jacalyn helps manage the office and operations within Hawaii Accounting.
Fun Fact: Jacalyn loves dogs and has a border...
Get In Touch
HiAccounting would be pleased to get in touch to discuss your accounting needs.
Locations
Oahu Office
700 Bishop St. Suite 600Honolulu, Hi 96813
Phone 808.529.9990
Office Hours
Monday - Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Holidays
