Our Presenters

 Russ is a Partner in Connor Group’s Technical Accounting practice and is responsible for growing the Connor Group presence in the DC area and throughout the southeast. He has significant experience with technical accounting, M&A, IPOs, restatements, and bankruptcies as well as public company readiness/internal controls. 

Prior to joining Connor Group, Russ led Accounting and Reporting Advisory as well as audit engagements at Deloitte. Russ is also passionate about technology after spending a 15-month rotation as a Product Owner and leader in Deloitte’s Audit Innovation group where he earned the PSM I certification.  Russ is a graduate of the University of Richmond, where he earned a BSBA in Accounting and is currently the Chair of the Accounting Advisory Board. Russ is also a CPA in Virginia.   

Connor Group is a specialized professional services firm of Big 4 alumni and industry executives. Our team of highly experienced professionals helps financial executives with their most complex and significant matters, including financial accounting and operations, IPO and M&A services, digital solutions, and managed services. 

Our clients are the world’s top growth companies and we support them as they change the world and create new markets! Our client portfolio includes multi-billion-dollar public, mid-cap public, and pre-IPO companies ranging from early stage to late stage. Our global clients represent the most exciting industries including high tech, Internet, social networking, gaming, software, ad tech, cleantech, life sciences, financial services, consumer products, biotech, services, and manufacturing.