Kaufman Rossin Named #1 ‘Best Place to Work’ in South Florida

Kaufman Rossin employees accepting the 2018 “Best Place to Work” award at the South Florida Business Journal’s luncheon.

Kaufman Rossin won first place in the large company category at the 2018 “Best Places to Work” competition hosted by the South Florida Business Journal. This marks the 12th time the publication has recognized Kaufman Rossin as an honoree.

The South Florida Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” committee presented the awards in three different categories based on company size. Winners were announced at a luncheon on February 22, 2018, at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida.

Rankings were determined by employees’ answers to an anonymous survey. Employees rated their employers in six categories, including trust in leadership, manager effectiveness, personal engagement and team dynamics.

Kaufman Rossin’s Entrepreneurial Services Principal Steven M. Demar, CPA, accepted the award on behalf of the firm. “We strive to be the best in our work and in our culture,” Demar said. “We’re thrilled to be acknowledged as the best place to work. We couldn’t be happier for our people and our firm.”

James R. Kaufman, CPA, CEO and founding principal of Kaufman Rossin, said “Joy at work is a pillar of our firm, and we take our people-first culture seriously. Winning first place reaffirms our commitment to keeping employees happy and engaged throughout their careers at Kaufman Rossin.”


Steven Demar, CPA, is a Management Principal, Entrepreneurial Services at Kaufman Rossin, one of the Top 100 CPA and advisory firms in the U.S.