Alan H. Lipoff

CPA Founder and Managing Partner

Before founding APS, Alan had spent his career working for small local CPA firms and spent 12 years as the controller then CFO of a multimillion dollar food distribution company.

Since starting APS, Alan has focused his time on working with Private Equity Backed Companies (startups) nationally and some local clients.

Building APS and working with startups occupies much of his time. However, somewhere in-between he found time to raise three kids and rescue two pitbull mixed dogs. One of which he found early one winter morning in the APS office complex as an 8 week old puppy.

Alan is an avid reader of hardcover books and collects signed copies. However, on weekends from May to September you can find him cycling the back roads of Upper Bucks County and Hunterdon New Jersey.

Doug Ofcharsky

CPA - Partner

Doug is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Pennsylvania.  With his 25 plus years of experience, he brings his tax, accounting and auditing expertise, custom-tailored for what each specific client requires.  He previously worked with both national and local accounting firms, which has enabled him to understand the needs of his clients, both big and small. He is focused on the growth and success of each and every client, walking with them each step through their business life.

Doug is married, loves outdoor activities and spending time with his family. Doug enjoys spending time with his wife and son, music, outdoor activities, and is a passionate Philly sports fan.

Maureen Ellner

Staff Accountant

Before coming to APS Maureen spent 6 of her 12 years of prior public accounting experience at PwC in various roles as audit senior associate and advisory manager. Maureen also worked as a VP of Finance and Controller for 5 years where she obtained an understanding of the requirements for running the financial operations of a company. At APS, Maureen now leverages her experience and knowledge to provide clients with thorough, accurate and timely financial information. 

Maureen enjoys traveling and exploring new things with her family and supporting her kids in their different activities. 

Nicole Hinkel

Staff Accountant

Nicole has over 25 years of tax and accounting experience. She comes to us from her own successful Tax practice in Langhorne, PA. Nicole has helped thousands of individual and business clients throughout her career, while earning her Master’s in Taxation in 2020. Nicole’s client’s have voted her the Best of Bucks in 2018 and 2019. When she is not working, Nicole loves to travel with her husband Larry, and is joyously awaiting the birth of her first grandchild.

Kristin Palladino

Staff Accountant

Kristin joined the APS team back in November of 2021 after many years of working in a small Tax and Wealth Management Firm. She just completed her 11^th tax season and has over time become a vital part of managing the clients and workflow during the firm’s busy season. Kristin prides herself on her attention to detail and organizational skills, and hopes to continue to grow personally and professionally with this firm for years to come.

In her free time, Kristin loves to follow Philly sports, travel, listen to music and spend time with her niece and nephew.

Employee

Staff Accountant

Jean Talerico

Administrative Assistant

Jean is an experienced administrative assistant who takes pride in her communication and organization skills. She spent many years employed as a legal assistant prior to working at APS and brings with her the ability to provide valued administrative support to our accountants. Outside of work Jean enjoys teaching pottery and spending time in her garden.