Jamie Asato

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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Company: Accuity LLP
Industry: Public Accounting
Profile

Background

Job Description

Accuity LLP is one of the largest public accounting firms in the state of Hawaii. As chief operating officer (COO), I am the right-hand person to our office managing partner (OMP). As COO, my goal is to work with our leadership team so that our high-performing professionals can be efficient, productive, and effective. I have extensive experience as a former audit managing director having been with the company for 25 years.

Company Description

Accuity LLP is one of the largest CPA and consulting firms in Hawaii. We’re proud to serve clients in a variety of industries and sectors, including education, healthcare, technology, real estate, insurance, hospitality, retail, not-for-profit, and state and local government agencies. https://www.accuityllp.com/about/

Employment History

PricewaterhouseCoopers - Assurance Manager 1998 - 2006 Accuity LLP - Assurance Managing Director 2006 - 2022 Accuity LLP - Chief Operating Officer January 2023 - present

Education

Seattle Univeristy 1994 - 1998

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I have 25 years of experience working in public accounting providing audit services and recently transitioned to being our Firms chief operating officer. I am happy to talk with any student who is interested in a career in public accounting and moving back home to Hawaii after graduation.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

I am open to meeting in person if a student is in Hawaii during school breaks. Virtual meetings seems like it would work best. During PDT, we are 3 hours behind Pacific. 2 hours during PST.