Written by Genevieve Bowen on March 11, 2026
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At the end of February, Kaufman Rossin announced that Marc Feigelson would become the firm’s next CEO, succeeding Blain Heckaman this June. It’s a milestone decades in the making for Mr. Feigelson, who first stepped into Kaufman Rossin’s original Coconut Grove offices nearly 30 years ago and has watched both the firm and Miami itself grow in tandem.
From those early days to the firm’s modern 65,000-square-foot headquarters on Mary Street, Mr. Feigelson’s career reflects the evolution of one of Florida’s most influentia
l independent accounting and advisory firms.
Born and raised in New York, Mr. Feigelson made his way to Florida to attend the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in accounting. A fraternity connection led him to an interview with firm founder James Kaufman, a conversation that revolved less around technical accounting questions and more around shared passions for literature, travel and community. The encounter ultimately convinced Mr. Feigelson to relocate to Miami and begin what would become a nearly three-decade-long career at Kaufman Rossin.
He began in the audit group, spending nearly 20 years building experience across audit, advisory and forensic projects. He became an audit principal in his 13th year, then led the firm’s real estate industry practice, working closely with some of South Florida’s largest developers during a period of unprecedented regional growth.
In 2022, he assumed the role of CFO, managing operational expansion, significant staffing challenges and the integration of transformative technologies to enhance client service – work that set the stage for his ascension to CEO.
Kaufman Rossin itself has long mirrored the growth of Miami. Founded in 1962 by James Kaufman and Jay Rossin, the firm relocated its headquarters to Coconut Grove in 1974, establishing the office as a hub for expansion and fostering a culture of “Joy at Work.” Over nearly five decades, the firm grew from a 4,000-square-foot space into one of the nation’s top 100 CPA and advisory firms.
In June 2020, Kaufman Rossin moved into a new 65,000-square-foot headquarters at 3310 Mary St., accommodating over 500 employees and reinforcing Coconut Grove as the center of its South Florida operations.
Today, Kaufman Rossin employs roughly 725 professionals across five U.S. offices and four overseas locations, with revenues near $175 million, ranking it as the 48th largest accounting firm in the nation. Its client base spans real estate, healthcare, banking, private equity, hedge funds and high-net-worth individuals, supported by robust tax, advisory and consulting practices.
As CEO, Mr. Feigelson plans to build on the firm’s legacy while focusing on a few key pillars: people, technology and client service. He emphasizes maintaining a culture where employees can thrive, a commitment demonstrated in the firm’s repeated recognition as one of the top 50 accounting firms in the country, nationally named the Number 1 Accounting Firm to Work For by Accounting Today and locally honored as one of South Florida’s Best Places to Work.
He also plans to harness ever-advancing technology to enhance, but not replace, human interaction and to anticipate client needs with a continually expanding suite of services.
Drawing on nearly 30 years at Kaufman Rossin and deep ties to Miami, Mr. Feigelson’s leadership embodies a commitment to long-term growth, investing in talent and innovative tools and ensuring the firm remains accountable to both its clients and its professionals as he guides its next chapter as a cornerstone of South Florida’s business community while adapting to the evolving demands of a global marketplace.
Mr. Feigelson spoke with Miami Today reporter Genevieve Bowen.
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