Overview
Elena is a Tax Director in Aprio’s Professional Services practice, where she delivers strategic tax advisory services to closely held businesses and their owners. She partners closely with clients to generate tax savings, maximize after‑tax profits, and align tax strategies with long‑term business growth. Known for her proactive, direct, and solution‑oriented approach, Elena is committed to helping clients understand the “why” behind every recommendation and providing guidance that helps them make informed decisions and achieve sustained financial success.
Experience
She has built her career helping growth-oriented businesses enhance their tax positions and leverage planning opportunities. At Aprio, Elena collaborates with advisory, accounting, and specialty tax teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet compliance requirements and advance business goals. She has extensive experience in pass-through entity taxation, multi-state tax planning, entity structuring for tax efficiency, and advisory integration to drive cross-functional value.
Elena actively engages in business development, expanding client relationships, and generating new ones by identifying opportunities where Aprio’s multidisciplinary services create measurable impact. She has evolved from traditional compliance work into strategic advisory and revenue-generating roles, deepening client partnerships and contributing to firm growth.
Education & Affiliations
Elena earned a B.A.Sc. in Accounting from City University of New York-Brooklyn College. She is a CPA and CFP® and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Maryland Society of Accounting and Tax Professionals.