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, CPA (CA) - 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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Laura Wehlage,CPA (HI & TX) - Director of Tax Services
With over 15 years of expertise under her belt, Laura embarked on her professional journey after obtaining her Bachelors and Masters in Accountancy from the University of Houston. She commenced her career at one of the Big4 accounting firms in Houston, TX, where she not only earned her CPA license...
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Brianna Delaney - Controller
Hometown: Miami Beach, Florida
Education: B.A. in Accounting, Florida State University
Experience:
Brianna began her accounting career with HiAccounting in 2020. She has experience across a range of industries, including hospitality and tourism, non-profit organizations, insurance, and healthcare.Primary Responsibilities:
Brianna is responsible for monthly and annual bookkeeping services, account reconciliations, budget management,...
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Vel Taniguchi, SHRM-SCP - Director of HR
Hometown: Kaneohe, Hawaii
Education: Certified Payroll Specialist
Experience:
Vel joined The Hawaii Group in 2015 and has advanced into the role of Director of Human Resources. With extensive experience in payroll processing, employee benefits, time and attendance, and human resource management, she plays a key role in optimizing HR operations. Vel specializes...
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Jeremy Bennett - Director of IT
Hometown: Moloka‘i, Hawaii
Education: Bachelor of Science in Studio Art, University of Hawaii
Experience: Jeremy has been providing IT support for The Hawaii Group and its sister companies for over 10 years. With extensive experience in IT systems and troubleshooting, he also supports numerous businesses across the Hawaiian Islands, ensuring seamless technology...
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Carly Moloney - Executive Assistant
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, California
Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences
Concentration: Interior Design
Minor: Food & Nutrition (FN)
The University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, ALExperience: Prior to joining The Hawaii Group, Carly worked as a personal assistant and gained experience in real estate and property management, interior design, retail,...
MDelaney@thehawaiigroup.com
808-529-9990
Accounting Team
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Cindy Flower - Accounting Manager
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Education: B.S. in Accountancy and LL.B., Queensland University of Technology and a Master’s in Banking Law, Boston University
Experience: Cindy began her professional career practicing law, focusing on bankruptcy and securities litigation. In 2002, she transitioned into accounting, earned her CPA license, and has since led the accounting departments...
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Denise Kadomoto, CPA - Accounting Supervisor
Hometown: Aiea, Hawaii
Education: B.A. in Accounting, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Experience: Denise brings over 30 years of experience in accounting. She began her career as a staff auditor with a Big 4 accounting firm, where she earned her CPA license and audited clients across various industries including healthcare, government, retail,...
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Kathy Au, CPA - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Mānoa, Hawaii
Education: Master’s in Accounting, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Experience: Kathy brings over 32 years of public accounting experience to the HiAccounting team. She specializes in income tax planning and preparation for individuals, self-employed professionals, and small businesses.
Her expertise also includes preparing monthly and annual financial statements, providing bookkeeping...
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Mahina Quinn - Senior Accountant II
Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii
Education: B.S. in Accounting, Colorado Mesa University
Experience: Mahina began her accounting career with HiAccounting in 2018 and has since gained experience across various industries, including restaurants, nonprofit organizations, charter schools, and professional services. Prior to joining HiAccounting, she worked in customer service, sales, and office administration, which helped...
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Takashi Imoto, CPA (WA) - Senior Accountant I
Hometown: Osaka, Japan / Makiki, Hawaii
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Sports Science, Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan) and Accounting coursework, California State University – East Bay
Experience: Takashi began his accounting career with HiAccounting in 2022 and has since earned his CPA license. Demonstrating strong technical skills and dedication, he quickly...
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Sheila Fredes - Staff Accountant I
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Education: B.S. in Accounting, Minor in Computer Information Systems
Chaminade University of HonoluluExperience: Sheila relocated to Oʻahu in 2016 to pursue her degree in Accounting. She previously worked as a Tax Accountant at HiAccounting and has now rejoined the team as a Staff Accountant. We're thrilled...
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Bailey Razo - Staff Accountant II
Hometown: Holyoke, Colorado
Education: B.A. in Accounting, Kansas State University (August 2022)
Experience: Bailey began her journey with HiAccounting as an Intern, assisting the team with accounts payable processing, monthly reconciliations, bank transaction recording, and various client service needs. Her strong work ethic and dedication led to her promotion to Staff Accountant...
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Yumi Villena - Accounting Coordinator
Hometown: Born in Taguig City, Philippines; raised in Tokyo, Japan
Education: Associate’s Degree, Kapiʻolani Community College
Yumi plans to return to school to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.Experience: Yumi began her career by helping her parents run their family business, a venue rental, event planning, and decoration company. After gaining...
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Maya Mapeso - Brand & Marketing Specialist
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Education: UI/UX Design, Georgia Institute of Technology
Experience: Before joining The Hawaii Group, Maya worked as a UI/UX Designer, developing brand identities and marketing strategies for start-up companies.
Primary Responsibilities: At The Hawaii Group, Maya supports the team through brand consistency, digital marketing, graphic design, and website updates—helping ensure...
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Tes Morta - Business Support Supervisor
Hometown: ʻEwa Beach, Hawaiʻi
Education: Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Heald Business College
Experience: Tes brings valuable experience from the financial services industry and will be supporting both our tax and accounting teams with a range of financial functions. In her role, she collaborates closely with the HiAccounting team to help ensure smooth...
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Tauana Larrubia - Office Ambassador
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tauana has been living on Oʻahu since 2022.Experience: Tauana brings over ten years of experience working with the Brazilian Government in the Harbor Administration (Port Authority of Rio de Janeiro). She also served as a Digital Marketing Coordinator for an e-commerce company in the beauty...
Tax Team
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Shayna Noble - Tax Supervisor
Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii
Education: Master of Science in Accounting, Grand Canyon University.
Experience: Shayna Noble has been a dedicated member of HiAccounting since 2020 and currently serves as our Tax Supervisor. With nearly 12 years of prior experience at a CPA firm, she brings extensive knowledge and expertise in tax planning, compliance,...
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Ria Barqueros, CPA (GA) - Senior Tax Accountant
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
Education: Master’s in Accountancy, University of Tennessee
Experience: Ria spent two years at FORVIS LLP, the 8th largest public accounting firm in the U.S., where she worked with both individual and business clients across a wide range of industries including auto dealerships, commercial products, construction, healthcare, private equity, and...
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Liam O’hAimhirgin, CRTP (CA) - Senior Tax Accountant I
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Education: University of Utah — B.S. in Economics, Minor in Business
Experience: Liam joined the company in February 2020 as a Tax Intern and has since grown into the role of Senior Tax Accountant I. His background in economics and business, combined with his collegiate athletic experience, has...
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Jumari Teodosio - Tax Accountant II
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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Nick Snyder - Tax Accountant
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Experience: Nick graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Economics and has spent the past few years working with California Accounting, as well as the past year with Hawaii Accounting. He is excited to continue growing his career with both teams.
Fun Fact: Nick has a 3 legged...
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Saisha Figuerres - Tax & Admin Intern
Hometown: Lāna‘i, Hawai‘i
Education: Associate’s Degree in Management Entrepreneurship, Leeward Community College
Currently pursuing a B.A. in Accounting at the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahuObjective: As a Tax Intern, my primary responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks such as mailing tax returns, updating project statuses, managing documents in the client...
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Karina Gunawan - Tax & Admin Intern
Hometown: Bali, Indonesia
Education: Karina is currently pursuing a BBA in Management Information Systems and Accounting at the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Objective: As a Tax Intern, Karina supports the team by assisting with administrative tasks such as mailing tax returns, updating project statuses, managing documents in...
Please meet our sister company, California Accounting, a member of The Hawaii Group Ohana.
Our team across the ocean provides even more resources and expertise to help facilitate your needs. Our California team provides an unparalleled combination of local insight and global knowledge. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through our core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedication to customer service.
California Accounting Team
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Hopemary Calip - Business Support Specialist
Hometown: Santa Rita, Guam
Education: Hopemary is working towards her Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in finance.
Experience: Hopemary worked on many projects with AmeriCorps during the three years she was with them. She also has experience mentoring youth at local resource centers and schools.
Fun Fact: Hopemary enjoys spending free time with her family,...
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Melissa Hoekstra - Senior Accountant
Hometown: Citrus Heights, California
Education: Melissa received her Bookkeeping certification with Penn Foster.
Experience: Melissa is reaching her 3rd year with the California Accounting team.
Fun Facts: Her family are Huge San Jose Shark fans and when not watching the games, they are baking or outdoors riding bikes together.
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Danny Wong, CTRP (CA) - Senior Tax Accountant
Hometown: Central Valley, California
Education: California State University of Sacramento, B.A. in Business Administration (Concentration in Accounting)
Experience: Originally coming from Central Valley raised in a household of restaurant owners, Danny moved to Sacramento for college. After graduating, Danny went straight to work in the tax accounting industry. With two years of tax accounting and...
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Mateo Calip - Tax & Accounting Assistant
Hometown: Santa Rita, Guam
Experience: US Navy Reserves(Jan 2021-Present), Prior to joining CA Accounting I was working at Our Lady Of Grace School as a Teacher’s Assistant. Before leaving Guam in summer of 2022, I was working with Americorps while also serving as a Ramp Agent at the Guam International Airport.
Fun Facts: I love...
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Locations
Maui Office
24 N Church StreetWailuku, HI 96793
Phone 808.356.4357
Oahu Office
700 Bishop St. Suite 600Honolulu, Hi 96813
Phone 808.529.9990
Hilo Office
145 Keawe StHilo, HI 96720
Phone 808.529.9990
Office Hours
Monday - Friday8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Holidays
