Robert E. Grote, CPA Partner, Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Leader
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Robert E. Grote is a Partner at Grassi and leader of the firm’s Manufacturing & Distribution Practice. With over 30 years of experience in public accounting, tax planning and management consulting services for the Manufacturing & Distribution industry, Rob has grown the practice into the second-largest industry group within the firm.
As the Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Leader, Rob leads a team of partners and industry professionals who are dedicated to helping manufacturers and distributors succeed. He and his team serve over 300 clients across various sub-sectors, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, building materials, electronics and technology, high-tech defense, retail and apparel.
With a proactive and team-focused approach, Rob advises manufacturers and distributors on enhancing profitability, designing employee benefit plans, corporate structuring, inventory management, succession and estate planning, research and development tax credits, corporate and individual tax planning and other strategies to help them achieve their financial and business growth goals.
Rob has also served clients in the construction and nonprofit sectors throughout his career. He has led educational seminars and authored articles on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), corporate succession planning, operational reviews and the utilization of IC-DISC.
Rob is active in numerous industry trade organizations, including the Risk Management Association (RMA), where he serves on the board, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), where he is a past President and the Manufacturing CPAs Association. Additionally, he is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Long Island Business News named Rob as part of the “40 Under 40” Class of 2008, recognizing his accomplishments and contributions to the business community.
Rob received his Bachelor of Science in accounting from St. John’s University, where he graduated magna cum laude.