ATLANTA – August 13, 2026 – Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is excited to announce that Adam Rimes, Partner and Chief Financial Officer, has been selected to join the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2027. Leadership Atlanta brings together accomplished professionals from across the region’s business, nonprofit, education, government, and civic sectors to strengthen leadership capabilities and foster meaningful community impact throughout metro Atlanta.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to join the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2027,” said Adam Rimes, Partner and CFO of Aprio. “Atlanta has provided incredible opportunities for both my family and my career, and I am passionate about contributing to the future of this community. I look forward to gaining a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges shaping our region, learning from leaders across industries, and applying those insights to help Aprio’s clients navigate change, seize new opportunities, and drive long-term growth.”
As CFO, Adam serves on Aprio’s Executive Leadership Team and oversees the firm’s financial strategy, planning, budgeting, internal accounting operations, and process improvement efforts. He leads a global finance organization of more than 125 professionals and works closely with business leaders across the firm to support Aprio’s continued growth and long-term strategic objectives.
“Adam’s nomination and selection to Leadership Atlanta reflects his longstanding focus on strengthening the Atlanta community,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “Throughout his career, Adam has demonstrated a commitment to developing people, building organizations, and dedicating his efforts toward organizations that create a lasting impact. We are proud to see him recognized with this opportunity and look forward to the perspective he will bring back to our firm and community.”
Since joining Aprio in 2019, Adam has helped guide the firm through a period of transformational and technological acceleration. During his tenure, Adam has played a key role in Aprio’s success, helping expand the firm’s national and international footprint and driving revenue growth.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Adam is deeply engaged in community and civic activities. His volunteer efforts have focused on leadership development and expanding opportunities for underserved communities. Adam spent 19 years volunteering with the Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation, where he served as Board Chair for the last two years of his service. Adam is currently a founding board member of the Atlanta LGBTQI+ Community Center Foundation and is working to build a new community center to serve Atlanta.
To learn more about Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2027, visit leadershipatlanta.org.
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About Aprio
Aprio is redefining what it means to be a global advisory and accounting firm. We help businesses and individuals Account for Anything™ — delivering clarity and confidence in a world full of unknowns. Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC deliver professional services to clients worldwide. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC provides advisory, tax, legal, wealth, and talent solutions to help build value, drive growth, manage risk, and protect wealth, while Aprio, LLP delivers audit and attest services with uncompromising quality and integrity. With more than 3,400 team members serving clients in 50+ countries and $5.8B in assets under advisement as of June 30, 2026, Aprio, the 20th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace, celebrated for transformative growth on the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Power Partners lists, and led by Richard Kopelman, named to Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. Learn more at Aprio.com.
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