Stambaugh Ness Announces Marla Miller As New Managing Director Of National Tax Office

Stambaugh Ness (SN) has recently announced a significant enhancement to its team with the appointment of Marla Miller, CPA, JD, as Managing Director of the firm’s National Tax Office. This strategic addition underscores SN's dedication to expanding its service capabilities and addressing the dynamic needs of its clients across the United States. Marla Miller brings to the table a vast reservoir of knowledge and experience, having navigated complex tax challenges and crafted bespoke solutions throughout her distinguished career.

With over thirty years of experience in both the public and private sectors, focusing on law and taxation, Marla's expertise is both broad and deep. Before her move to SN, she held the position of Managing Tax Director at BDO USA’s National Tax Office. There, she specialized in accounting methods, tax controversy, and risk management. Her leadership in managing numerous tax matters led to significant reductions in tax liabilities and audit findings. Moreover, Marla is recognized as a leading tax thought leader thanks to her extensive contributions through presentations, articles, and interviews.

In her new role at SN, Marla will lead the operations of the newly established National Tax Office. She will provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure that SN delivers unparalleled client service and solutions. Steven L. Hake, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stambaugh Ness, expressed enthusiasm about Marla joining the firm. He highlighted her deep experience, thought leadership, and specialized tax skills as invaluable assets that will support the growth of SN’s National Tax Office.

The inauguration of the National Tax Office is a key milestone in SN’s expansion strategy. It reaffirms the firm's commitment to offering comprehensive tax expertise to its clients nationwide. Under Marla’s leadership, clients can anticipate enhanced technical knowledge and professional advisory on a range of topics including current and proposed tax law, accounting methods, tax controversy, among other technical tax issues.

Stambaugh Ness is a multi-discipline professional services firm that caters to clients across the country with a strategic emphasis on industries such as architecture and engineering, professional services, construction and real estate, and manufacturing. The Stambaugh Ness family of companies provides a wide array of services including compliance, government contract services, strategic tax solutions, technology and cyber risk advisory, data solutions, Microsoft solutions, Deltek ERP software, strategic growth advisory, workforce and talent solutions, outsourced accounting, ownership transition, and mergers and acquisitions.

The firm is also an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA. This association comprises independently-owned local and regional accounting, consulting, and service firms with shared goals for client service. The alliance enhances SN’s ability to offer its clients top-notch services by leveraging collective expertise and resources.

With Marla Miller’s appointment as Managing Director of SN’s National Tax Office, Stambaugh Ness is poised for further growth. Her extensive experience and leadership in tax advisory will undoubtedly fortify SN's position as a leader in providing strategic tax solutions to its diverse clientele.