David V. Jean

CPA, CCIFP, CExP

Principal

David Jean joined ARB in 1992 and has been a principal for the firm since 2001. He is the Practice Leader for ARB’s Construction Industry Services Group, Succession Planning Services Group, and Business Advisory Services Group. David focuses primarily on financial accounting and consulting for construction, real estate, and manufacturing companies. He also specializes in succession planning and funds control services. David serves as the Director of Altus Exit Strategies, LLC and as Managing Partner of New England Funds Control, LLC, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of ARB.

David’s expertise is respected among New England’s construction community and endorsed nationally through his membership on The Certified Public Accountant Advisory Council, an exclusive, 10-member council formed to serve as the resource team for the National Association of Surety Bond Producers (NASBP).

Additionally, David oversees the initiatives of the ARB Marketing Team.

Education and Designations

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with high distinction, University of Maine at Orono
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
  • Certified Exit Planner (CExP)

Personal

David resides in Auburn, Maine, with his wife and two sons. He has a knack for networking, an entrepreneurial spirit, an infectious laugh, and a penchant for all things burgundy.

Community Involvement

Specialties

David is a trusted and esteemed construction industry leader. In addition to providing traditional accounting and tax services, David provides specialized services such as overhead burden analyses, operational reviews, and benchmarking analyses. He regularly counsels our construction and real estate clients on industry best practices on matters such as strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, establishing and upgrading job costing systems, cost segregation, profit enhancement, and succession planning. He has written numerous articles and regularly develops and leads seminars on various industry-related tax and financial management issues. 

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