Hours:
Monday - Friday
8AM - 5 PM
About Us
Griffin & Furman, LLC is a full-service accounting & auditing firm in the heart of Louisiana. Founded in 2000, our team of Certified Public Accountants specializes in providing financial and tax services to Credit Unions, small businesses, non-profits, and individuals. We strive to provide our clients with the highest quality of service, no matter the size or complexity of their needs. Our experts look forward to incorporating strategic solutions to make the most of your financial future.
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Mrs. Alvey began her career in banking upon graduating from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2009. She served as Manager for several years, during which she had direct oversight of our attest and accounting services. Racheal loves to work on-site with clients whenever possible. She especially enjoys using her Excel knowledge to help streamline monthly and quarterly services, including Call Report preparations and data entry. Recently, she has helped various Credit Unions with prepaid setup, accrual posting, and updating their Fixed Asset listing.
Mrs. Racheal D. Alvey
Partner
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Ms. Appe earned her Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication at Southeastern Louisiana University. She supports the firm in social media management, content creation, and marketing campaigns.
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Mrs. Babin has a strong foundation in Business Management and Accounting and serves as the Office Administrator in our New Orleans location. In this role, she supports day-to-day operations by coordinating administrative workflows, managing internal processes, and serving as a key point of contact for both staff. Her experience includes office organization, event coordination, and registration and scheduling management, with a strong focus on efficiency, accuracy, and exceptional client support.
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Mr. Barré graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. As a Supervisor, he oversees audit engagements, reviews the work of senior and staff auditors, and facilitates client communication. He manages engagement timelines and staffing, provides guidance to team members, and presents audit reports to Boards and Supervisory Committees.
Mr. Andrew J. Barré
Assurance Supervisor - Credit Unions
Mr. Barrera-Padron is originally from Havana City, Cuba. He graduated from Hector A. Pineda Zaldivar University with a Bachelor of Education & Economics and has obtained a Master of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Mr. Rudyard Barrera-Padron
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Mrs. Benjamin received her public accounting degree from Spring Hill College in 2006. After working for a public accounting firm in her hometown of Mobile, Alabama for two years, she relocated to the Northshore area and joined Griffin & Furman, LLC. As Partner, Mrs. Benjamin oversees our individual and small business clients. She enjoys the daily interaction with those clients and loves getting to know them on a personal level.
Mrs. Jessica S. Benjamin
Partner
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Mrs. Boles graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 1986. In 1991, she attended pre-Certified Public Accounting courses at the University of New Orleans. She has accumulated over 20 years of experiences in public accounting and tax while working for local Certified Public Accounting firms in New Orleans and Covington, Louisiana.
Mrs. Amanda D. Boles
Tax & Accounting, Supervisor
Originally from Houma, Louisiana, Mr. Boudreaux earned his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University. Driven by a passion for auditing and a desire to build his career in Baton Rouge, he is currently pursuing his MBA at LSU Shreveport to further expand his expertise.
Mrs. Brown graduated from Louisiana State University at Alexandria with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. With 10 years of accounting experience in the credit union industry, she brings extensive knowledge of credit union accounting and financial operations to the team.
A lifelong resident of Metairie, Mr. Caparotta graduated from the University of New Orleans in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. With over 27 years of experience in public accounting, he has worked at several respected local CPA firms, building a strong foundation in diversified auditing. His expertise includes governmental and nonprofit audits, as well as audits of employee benefit plans. Mr. Caparotta is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Society of Louisiana CPAs He also currently serves on the board of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish.
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Mr. Choate obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from LSU in 1980 and his Master of Business Administration from LSU in 1989. He was named one of Baton Rouge's top "40 Under 40" by the 1995 Baton Rouge Business Report.
Mr. Michael R. Choate
CPA, Director of Baton Rouge Services
Mrs. Clement joined our firm in December 2023 as a Tax and Accounting Senior, bringing over 30 years of experience in public accounting. She specializes in tax, accounting, and auditing across a range of industries including construction, retail, nonprofits, and government entities.
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Ms. Fernandez is a tax & accounting intern at Griffin & Furman, LLC, currently working toward her Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Southeastern Louisiana University. Ms. Fernandez previously worked as an accounting intern in the corporate offices of a publicly traded company and is enjoying the application of her education at Griffin & Furman, LLC, exploring tax, accounting, and auditing work.
Ms. Hailee R. Fernandez
Tax & Accounting
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Ms. Fontenelle earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting in 2024, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2025 from Southeastern Louisiana University. With over a year of experience in tax and accounting, she primarily focuses on CFO services, while also supporting clients with accounting and tax work.
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Mr. Furman has been a partner in the firm since 2001. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Alabama in 1991. Since that time, Mr. Furman has accumulated diversified experience in accounting, auditing, and tax matters in a variety of industries including construction, healthcare, non-profits, governmental entities, and Credit Unions. He oversees all of the firm's opinion audit engagements. Mr. Furman is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Society of Louisiana CPAs.
Mr. Robert J. Furman
CPA, Partner
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Mrs. Gainey began her career in accounting in 1988 after graduating from Delgado in New Orleans. After working in various industries over the years and acquiring unique work experiences by wearing many different hats, she found her home with Griffin & Furman, LLC in 2016.
Mrs. Leslie R. Gainey
Manager of Tax & Accounting
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Ms. Gainey joined Griffin & Furman, LLC in 2022 as a part-time employee in the tax & accounting department. She has a variety of experiences across industries, which provides a valuable knowledge base when working with our small-business clients. Ms. Gainey received her Associate's degree in Business Management from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2015. After working as a substitute teacher, she is now pursuing a degree in the Art of Teaching at William Carey University.
Ms. Victoria L. Gainey
Tax & Accounting
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Mr. Griffin started his career in the quality control department for a start-up product manufacturer in Austin, Texas. He quickly worked his way up to Production Supervisor and Processing Lead and he now brings those skills to our firm: analyzing data, investigating issues, and identifying solutions.
Mr. Keith Griffin
Senior - Tax & Accounting
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Mr. Griffin graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. He received the prestigious Dean's College of Business Award upon graduation and was an All-Conference Academic member of the Loyola New Orleans Wolfpack basketball team. Mr. Griffin's previous work experiences include working with a financial services organization, where he learned strategies that make him an asset to the firm.
Mr. Noah S. Griffin
Assurance Supervisor - Credit Unions
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Mr. Griffin is the founding member of the firm. He began his career in public accounting upon graduating from the University of New Orleans in 1992. His emphasis is on Credit Unions, state retirement systems, accounting, individual & business taxation, and a variety of attest services. Mr. Griffin is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Society of Louisiana CPAs where he has served on their financial institution committee. He also recently served on the Finance and Capital Campaign Committees for Raphael Village in New Orleans. He was selected by City Business as one of their 2018 Money Makers.
Mr. Stephen M. Griffin
CPA, Managing Partner
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Ms. Griffin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Alabama. As Chief Operating Officer, she oversees firm operations with a focus on financial management, process improvement, and strategic growth. A certified QuickBooks User and Karbon Expert, Sydney supports both clients and the internal team by streamlining systems, strengthening operations, and leading marketing initiatives that align with the firm's long-term vision.
Ms. Sydney M. Griffin
Chief Operating Officer
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Mr. Hakenjos graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Before joining Griffin & Furman, LLC, he gained three years of audit and accounting experience at a Certified Public Accounting firm in South Louisiana. Mr. Hakenjos enjoys working with and getting to know our audit clients.
Mr. Griffin A. Hakenjos
Audit Supervisor
Mrs. Hall holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Tampa. She coordinates Fractional CFO engagements by monitoring project timelines, outlining deliverables, preparing engagement letters, and assigning tasks to team members. She also evaluates potential client needs and facilitates communication across engagement teams to help ensure projects progress efficiently.
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Ms. Hendrick joined our team in 2018 as an intern while earning her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and minor in Internal Auditing at Louisiana State University. She went on to obtain her Master of Accountancy in 2022 and joined our tax & accounting department full-time in 2023.
Ms. Chandler E. Hendrick
Senior - Tax & Accounting
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Mrs. Kelley has served in Griffin & Furman, LLC's administrative department since 2010. In addition to handling any task from processing tax returns to answering phones, she enjoys interacting with the firm's clients on a daily basis.
Mrs. Alicia M. Kelley
Office Administrator
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Mrs. Lorance holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of New Orleans and brings more than seven years of experience from the Federal Reserve Bank. During her tenure, she supported various departments and played a key role in budgeting, operational audits, compliance, procurement, legal support, process improvement, and strategic initiatives.
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Mrs. Michelle has over 25 years of experience in public accounting, providing trusted financial guidance to individuals and businesses. She earned both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Accounting from the University of New Orleans. Her expertise includes accounting services, sales and payroll tax compliance, and the preparation of corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns.
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Ms. Reitzell earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University in December 2022. Shortly after graduation, she began her professional career as an accountant. Since then, she has applied her education and growing expertise to support clients with accuracy, professionalism, and dedication.
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Ms. Ruiz attended Polk State College, during which time she gained valuable experience in retail management. She solidified her role as Inventory and Collection Specialist before joining our administration team in 2024.
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After attending Midwestern State University, Mrs. Sacco joined our administrative department in 2023 with a background in retail management, café management, and journalism.
Mrs. Leah G. Sacco
Administrative Assistant
Mr. Schott is originally from Covington, LA. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University. Upon graduating, he began his work in the accounting field before branching out to gain experience as an entrepreneur—and now brings a unique set of skills to our team at Griffin & Furman, LLC.
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Mr. Scott joined our auditing team in January 2021 after graduating from LSU with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He specialized in Internal Auditing and recently achieved his Master of Business Administration through the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Since starting at Griffin & Furman, LLC, Mr. Scott has enjoyed interacting with clients and looks forward to future engagements.
Mr. Blake C. Scott
Audit Supervisor
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Ms. Townsend holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master of Accounting from Louisiana State University. As a Senior Accountant, she supports clients with tax preparation, bookkeeping, sales tax compliance, and payroll processing. She also reviews tax returns and monthly accounting work and provides guidance to junior staff.
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Mr. Vollenweider graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. After, he began his career in public accounting as an auditor for a local firm in New Orleans, acquiring knowledge in individual and business taxation, as well as personal and business consulting and planning. He was a partner in two local firms for approximately fifteen years before opening his own firm in 2015. He joined Griffin & Furman, LLC as a partner in 2023. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the Society of Louisiana CPAs, and the Louisiana Society of Independent Accountants.
Mr. Howard P. Vollenweider Jr.
CPA, Partner
Mrs. Vollenweider graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1997 with a degree in Fashion Merchandise & Marketing. She currently has over 20 years of experience in tax and accounting.
Mrs. Kimberly Vollenweider
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Ms. Warden is a member of our auditing team. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2014 and began her career in the Credit Union world in 2015. She quickly moved through the operational positions of a Credit Union and secured a role in Operational and Branch Management. Ms. Warden works remotely for the firm, where she enjoys performing the behind-the-scenes preparation for many of our Credit Union attest engagements. She also heads the majority of our Credit Union compliance engagements.
Ms. Angela M. Warden
Associate Partner
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Ms. White graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting in 2015. Since then, she gained invaluable experience in bookkeeping for a small business and accounting for a Northshore Certified Public Accounting firm before joining Griffin & Furman, LLC in 2023.
