Jacob is the owner and managing member of J. Cohen CPAs & Advisors.  He is a licensed CPA with nearly 15 years of experience.

Jacob holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland.  After working at several regional CPA firms in the Philadelphia area, Jacob started his practice in 2015 and has overseen and managed the rapid growth trajectory of the firm. Jacob is an experienced and astute tax advisor and business consultant. Jacob enjoys working with start-up companies and small businesses. His practice also focuses on real estate developers and investors as he worked for over 2 years as the Controller of Alterra Property Group, a prominent Real Estate Development firm located in Center City Philadelphia. 

Jacob served as the Board Chair for 5 years and is currently serving as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Jewish Film & Media (formerly the Gershman Y). He is the chair of the Audit Committee of Jewish Family And Children’s Services of Greater Philadelphia. Jacob resides in Philadelphia with his wife Sarah and their children Elan and Aliza.