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Biography

Chris Saray, a Principal at WilkinGuttenplan, started at the firm as an intern in the summer of 2011 and began working full-time after graduating from Rutgers University in 2012. Chris specializes in providing audit, accounting, and tax services for condominiums and cooperatives in New York. He advises clients on various matters, including compliance, financial statement presentation, tax matters, budgeting, and reserves.

Chris specializes in offering these services to new construction clients, who face unique complexities and challenges associated with newly developed buildings. He works closely with board members to ensure that critical issues, such as sponsor/developer expense true-ups and utility concerns, are identified and addressed early on. Chris is also featured in industry publications, where he shares his insights on these topics.

In addition to his client work, Chris is actively engaged in team development within his practice group, contributing to staff training programs and onboarding. Chris is also passionate about giving back to the community and is a member of the firm’s community service and volunteering initiative.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • CPA License: New Jersey

Professional and Civic Achievements:

  • Member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Education:

  • Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers University. He continues his education through regular continuing professional education (CPE) and educational seminars.

Q&A

What motivates you?

My family. I’m eager to succeed professionally for lots of reasons – but the driver is always to make my wife and sons proud of their husband/dad.

If you weren’t an accountant/consultant, what would you be?

I love making custom stuff for friends and family. Sneakers, golf shoes, t-shirts, hats – you name it. Everyone in my family has an artistic gene and that’s my outlet for mine. So, if there is a profession out there for custom ‘one-of-one’ items, I’d be in that world.

What’s your proudest professional achievement?

While it’s not one particular achievement, my proudest professional moments come when a colleague who I’ve had the opportunity to get to know, teach, coach, and mentor, finds success or accomplishment. I’ve had amazing people at WG as my mentors, and I love to pay it forward.

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

Frank Sinatra – My Way, which is also my go-to karaoke song.

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