Bryan Fryer is a Principal in HBK’s Paramus, New Jersey, office and serves as the firm’s National Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) Leader. He specializes in providing outsourced CFO and Controller services tailored to each client’s unique needs. His services include establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments and building enterprise risk management systems, overseeing internal and external finance teams, and developing strategic business plans that support organizational growth and sustainability.
With more than 20 years of public accounting and advisory experience, Bryan has directed all facets of nonprofit financial management, including banking and liquidity, compliance and grant management, budgeting and forecasting, accounts receivable optimization, collections, accounts payable, taxation, revenue recognition, and financial reporting. His expertise also encompasses risk management, vendor management, internal controls, nonprofit audit preparation, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting. Bryan has also served as a mediator in nonprofit mergers, helping organizations navigate complex transitions and achieve successful outcomes.
Prior to joining HBK, Bryan held leadership positions in both public and private accounting. Most recently, he was a Partner and Nonprofit Advisory Practice Leader at Grassi Advisory Group, where he provided outsourced CFO services to nonprofit and commercial clients. In addition to his client advisory work, he led financial software evaluation and implementation projects designed to improve operational efficiency and streamline workflows.
Earlier in his career, Bryan served as Controller for two ultra-high-net-worth multi-family offices. In these roles, he oversaw all accounting functions, managed banking and investment relationships, implemented internal controls, led technology modernization initiatives, and directed budgeting, tax compliance, and cash flow management.
Bryan is deeply committed to community service. He serves on the Board of Directors of New Settlement, a nonprofit settlement house serving the Mount Eden neighborhood of the Bronx. He is also Treasurer and a Board Member of Dad’s Club of Pleasantville, a nonprofit youth sports organization serving the Pleasantville, New York, community. In addition, Bryan volunteers as a youth football and basketball coach in Pleasantville.
A recipient of the Business Council of Westchester’s 40 Under 40 Award, Bryan is a frequent speaker on nonprofit financial reporting and accounting best practices for a variety of organizations.
Bryan is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York and a member of both the New York State Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He earned a Master of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) from The Catholic University of America.
Education
Master of Science in Business Administration (Accounting), The Catholic University of America
Associations
Member. New York State Society of CPAs
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
