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Anthony Carella, CPA, CGMA – Humans of DSJ

Growing up in a large Italian family, Anthony says he is used to a fast-paced & relentless environment.  This being said, Anthony typically feels “right at home” when he jumps into client work.  Dealing with requests, questions, and issues at all turns comes naturally to Anthony who grew up with a twin brother, younger brother, and a sister.

A Partner for the Advisory and Assurance group here for DSJ, Anthony has an unparalleled work ethic, is extremely analytical, and considers himself loyal to a fault.  These traits are what landed Anthony in such a prominent position at DSJ, the firm where he has been working for 15+ years. While in a Partner role now, Anthony started at DSJ back in 2006 as a staff accountant, quickly making Partner in 2014.  Before his start at DSJ, Anthony Graduated from Queens College with a degree in accounting. 

 

Getting his degree in accounting was something Anthony learned he wanted to do since he was in high school.  This is where Anthony was inspired by one of his courses, “When I was taking accounting 101 & 102, I felt as if it came naturally to me, and I was one of the very few to enjoy the course.  From there I knew there could be something special for me in this industry.”

Discovering his love for accounting was not all that Anthony was able to learn in high school.  “The talent and acquired skill of hard work” was something else Anthony learned, only this time, taught by his father.  When asked more about this, Anthony describes his father as someone who, “really embraced his role of being the provider in the family, leaving early in the morning and not coming back until late in the night to make sure all four of his children had all they ever needed.”

 

Anthony’s father isn’t the only one in his family important to him.  Anthony’s mother, nana, wife, twin brother (a member of FDNY), his sister (an NYPD officer), and his youngest brother (also an accountant!) are all people he looks up to in this life.  Anthony says each member of his family has, “Helped me by instilling some kind of knowledge in me, helping me become the man who I am today.”

The help Anthony said he has received from his family, seems to be what inspires him to do the work he does today!  Anthony says the best part of his job is, “Working with clients to help them understand their financial position and helping them grow.”  His “leave it better than you found it” mindset is very popular among clients in all industries Anthony finds himself working within, and it is something Anthony says he will always continue to practice throughout the remainder of his career.

 

Figuring out that accounting was a passion in high school, and finding out he most wants to speak with George Washington may not portray Anthony as the most fun guy, however, we can assure you that he is extremely jovial.  A favorite memory of Anthony’s is the recent trip he and his wife took to Jamaica where he had “one of the best times of his life” and “felt like a kid again”.  Past this, Anthony can constantly be overheard quoting movies in the office and bringing smiles to the faces of those he works alongside.  “If you ain’t first you’re last” is Anthony’s favorite quote as it lightens up the office a bit with humor, while also reminding the rest of the firm, that he is there, and he means business.

Get To Know My Favorite…

  • Book: Wolf of Wall Street
  • Movie: Happy Gilmore
  • TV Show: Parks and Recreation
  • Singer: Notorious B.I.G
  • Music Genre: All types
  • Color: Black
  • Food: Of course Italian, other than that Greek
  • Sports Teams: Giants, Yankees, Rangers, Knicks
 
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