With over thirty years of experience in various sectors, Jay Kimelman is a seasoned financial and technology professional. He has established himself as an innovative problem-solver and strategic leader, earning the respect of his peers within the industry.
Currently, Jay serves as President at High Rock Accounting, where he has been making significant contributions since 2022. Additionally, he has been a National Xero Ambassador since 2016, helping businesses refine their financial management strategies while promoting cloud-based accounting software.
Jay's entrepreneurial drive led him to establish The Digital CPA, where he served as CEO and Founder for over two decades. He also founded Total Nutrition Technology, where he was CFO from 2003 to 2011. Before these ventures, Jay held several prestigious roles, including CFO at Electone/Siemens Hearing and CTO/CFO at Nephron Pharmaceuticals. His experience as an SAP FICO Specialist at Siemens Hearing Instruments demonstrated his adaptability.
Jay commenced his professional journey as a Regional Accountant at Premiere Associates, where he honed his accounting skills and laid the foundation for his subsequent leadership positions as Director of Technology/Controller at The Worksource and Regional Controller at Arbor Health Care Co.
Jay's outstanding contributions to the profession have garnered him accolades such as Xero's Most Valuable Partner
(MVP) in 2016 and the Hubdoc Top 50 Cloud Accountants award on multiple occasions. Furthermore, The Digital CPA was included in the 2020 Top Technology Firms, highlighting Jay's leadership.
Jay's expertise in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship makes him an asset for any organization looking to navigate the digital business landscape successfully.