Trusted San Diego Tax Professionals & Fractional CFO Services
Our Company Values
Integrity
We prioritize client trust and confidentiality, adhering to ethical practices to build relationships based on trust.
Professionalism & Efficiency
We maintain high standards of professionalism, providing services efficiently to meet your business needs.
Value
We deliver professional services that enhance your business, ensuring quality engagement and smooth delivery of work.
Innovation
We embrace creative and forward-thinking approaches, leveraging the latest tools and strategies for your financial needs.
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San Diego’s Experienced Tax Professionals
With over 15 years of experience in public auditing, consulting, and taxation, our team brings deep technical knowledge and extensive experience, particularly in serving small to mid-sized companies and small businesses. We are committed to delivering excellence and innovative solutions to help your business thrive.
Avi Taheripour
Managing Director, CPA, MBA
As a seasoned finance and accounting executive, Avi has a distinguished history spanning over 15 years in public auditing, consulting, and taxation. Currently, she is the Founder and Managing Director of Number Nerds, where she demonstrates her deep technical knowledge and extensive experience particularly in the realm of small to mid-sized companies and small businesses. Her dedication to excellence, technical skill, meticulous eye for detail, and innovative thinking form the foundation of her noteworthy career.
She has left her mark in a variety of fields like GL Accounting, financial statements analysis, stock-based compensation management, audit readiness, M&A readiness, and taxation. Avi’s strength lies in her technical expertise combined with unparalleled client servicing – a believer in open communication, effective leadership, and efficient project execution, she always aims to deliver the best to her clients.
Payam Abrishami
MBA, CA Registered Tax Preparer
Payam brings a powerful combination of tax expertise, product management, and business operations to his work. With more than 20 years of experience, he has consistently driven strategic growth for both established companies and innovative startups. He is passionate about making complex tax matters more approachable and understandable for clients, ensuring clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. His collaborative approach and deep industry insight make him a trusted advisor to clients.
In addition to his tax acumen, Payam has led the development and launch of cutting-edge products across diverse industries, capturing market share and setting new benchmarks. His ability to build and guide high-performing teams has resulted in streamlined operations and exceptional results. He is enthusiastic about applying his diverse skill set to help Number Nerds’ clients strengthen their financial health and achieve lasting growth.
Jennifer Roberts
Administrative
Since 1996, Jen has built a career in administrative work with a strong focus on supporting clients and teams. She is known for her friendliness, dedication to outstanding customer service, and keen attention to detail. In addition to her administrative expertise, Jen brings strong office management skills that keep operations organized and efficient. She enjoys getting to know our clients personally, which allows her to provide warm, attentive, and truly personalized service. Jen holds a degree in Sociology from San Diego State University, which deepens her ability to connect with people and understand their needs.
Caray O’Reilly
Bookkeeping
Caray brings five decades of bookkeeping expertise to our team, with experience spanning a wide range of industries. Before joining our firm, she served clients at Roussin & Maudlin LLP, a respected CPA firm known for its long-standing commitment to excellence and loyal clientele. Beyond her extensive technical knowledge, Caray is known for her caring personality and genuine dedication to client success—qualities that make her an invaluable resource for both our team and the clients we serve.
Amir Reza Amani
Tax & Accounting
Master of Finance degree from the UC San Diego Rady School of Management and is both a CFA and CPA candidate. He has over eight years of experience spanning corporate finance, strategic finance, investments, and business analysis, with additional expertise in public accounting, taxation, and CFO advisory services. Amir has supported clients across multiple industries and markets, and his work includes financial accounting, taxation, FP&A, financial modeling, valuation, capital planning, and strategic reporting that informs long-term business decisions and supports corporate growth. Amir is recognized for combining technical rigor with a collaborative, forward-looking approach that enables executives and business leaders to make data-driven, strategic decisions.