Meet the Team

With over 25 years of financial and executive experience, including eight years of Big Five accounting experience, Gene Godick’s knowledge and expertise cover all verticals of business finance. Gene led the Verticalnet IPO, where he helped the company raise $64 million in equity. During his tenure there, he raised over $300 million and completed over 25 M&A transactions. After the internet bubble crashed, Gene led the restructuring of Verticalnet, ultimately transforming it into a leading spend management software company.

From 2006 until 2012, Gene served as CEO and founder of nursing uniform online retailer and cataloger, Tafford Uniforms. He sold the assets to a PE-backed strategic buyer in 2012.

Most recently, Gene founded G-Squared Partners, LLC. G-Squared Partners is currently providing part-time CFO services, financial and operational consulting to many of the leading venture-backed and technology companies in the NYC to DC corridor. Gene received a BS from Villanova University and is a certified public accountant and certified management accountant.

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Jon has 25 years of financial and executive experience. He has held various roles in both publicly traded and privately held companies in several industries, including software, e-commerce, manufacturing, and distribution. Throughout his career, he has participated in dozens of M&A transactions on the buy and sell side.

Jon has been the VP, Chief Accounting and Principal Financial Officer for two publicly traded companies and has consulted with various companies in the Philadelphia market, including Cummins Power Systems and Constar International. This combined experience makes Jon uniquely able to provide a wide range of services, including assisting companies in obtaining bank financing, aiding management with strategic initiatives and planning, providing detailed financial modeling and multi-year forecasts for internal or external purposes, and creating monthly management reporting and analysis tools. 

Jon received a BS in Management/Accounting from Hartwick College and an MBA, with a concentration in Finance, from LaSalle University. Jon is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

In his free time, Jon enjoys golfing, cooking and spending time with his family.

With over 25 years of experience in public accounting and private industry, Keith has worked primarily in manufacturing for companies ranging in size from $20 million to $1 billion. He has extensive experience in financial statement preparation and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and cash flow forecasting. 

Keith has been involved in multiple ERP implementations as well as numerous M&A projects and has held the top financial role at his last three positions, the two most recent as CFO and VP of Finance. His proven track record of streamlining financial operations that drive growth and create efficiencies in order to meet time-sensitive deadlines defines him, making him a valued member of the G-Squared team.

His BA is in Economics/Accounting from Ursinus College and his MBA, with a concentration in Finance, is from Saint Joseph’s University. Keith is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).

Eileen began her career with KPMG as an auditor and then in private industry. After taking a break from her career, she returned to the workforce as Director of Finance and Administration at a startup where she played an integral part in helping the company grow to a $13-million private enterprise. It was there that she met the leadership from G-Squared who were the trusted advisors for that company. The G-Squared model, and her interaction with the team, led her to join this dynamic organization.

Eileen’s experience in working with a growing company in both a finance and administrative role makes her uniquely qualified to help build the G-Squared accounting team as their Human Capital Manager. She works to ensure the staff develops and advances throughout their career with G-Squared. 

Outside the office, Eileen enjoys spending time with her family, and she enjoys reading, travel, and most important, she is a diehard Philadelphia sports fan!

Tina brings over 18 years of experience to the G-Squared team. Her career began in public accounting at Price Waterhouse. Following that, she served as the Controller of consumer life sciences company TargetRx. She joined TargetRx when it was an early-stage company and was a key member of the finance team through the company’s growth and eventual sale to ImpactRx. That experience led her to a position as the Head of Finance and Administration for Philadelphia medical technology company RightCare Solutions, Inc.

In her role with RightCare Solutions, Tina was part of the management team that oversaw the sale of the company to naviHealth Inc., a Cardinal Health company. She managed the transition of the company, through the sale, before joining the G-Squared team.

Tina earned her BS in Accounting from Kutztown University.

Jim joined G-Squared as an Associate and has been a key member of the team. Taking on such responsibilities as closing his clients’ books and managing their day-to-day finances, Jim provides valuable service and guidance to his clients.

Jim is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where he earned a BS in accounting. During his time at Penn State, Jim became interested in entrepreneurship and completed a two-piece sequence in the subject. Following graduation, he worked as an Accounting Research Assistant for Northwestern University. Jim’s experience and passion for entrepreneurship has proven invaluable to countless clients.

Always embracing a challenge and pushing himself, Jim spends much of his spare time training in powerlifting. He has already competed in two powerlifting meets.

Bob is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, where he received a BA in history. He obtained his MBA from La Salle University. Before joining the G-Squared team in 2015, Bob spent six years serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Income Maintenance Caseworker and Casework Supervisor. 

As a member of the G-Squared team, Bob enjoys the diversity of what he does. Being able to experience and learn something new every day is what makes him excited to come to work. He enjoys the variety of services he is able to provide to the many clients for whom he works.

Outside work, Bob is a 76ers season ticket holder and a fan of all Philadelphia sports. He enjoys visiting historical sights, cooking, and is a craft beer enthusiast.

Daniel joined the G-Squared team as an associate in September 2015. Services provided by Daniel cover a broad range of bookkeeping duties, including processing monthly closes, assisting with accurate reporting of financial information, and entering and accounting for everyday bookkeeping functions, such as invoicing customers, processing bills and handling collections. He has also spent a great deal of time working client-side, overseeing day-to-day transactions and interfacing with clients and their customers.

Daniel graduated with BS in Public Accounting from Washington and Lee University.

Stephanie joined G-Squared after graduating from Temple University because she wanted to broaden her understanding in accounting and finance beyond the five years of Accounts Receivable experience she had. Today, she assists with day-to-day tasks and monthly closes. She enjoys working with her team members to help accomplish goals that allow the clients to succeed. She’s learned a lot in a short amount of time and is excited to continue growing alongside G-Squared and its clients.

In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys being with her family, seeing movies, and being outdoors as much as possible, especially in the summer.

Ryan joined G-Squared in 2016 after graduating from Bloomsburg University with a BS in Accounting.

While at school, Ryan participated in intramural basketball and flag football and was a founding member and captain of the club wrestling team. In his free time, he enjoys watching/playing sports, exploring the outdoors, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Alex joined G-Squared as an Associate after graduating from Lock Haven University with a BS in Accounting and Business Administration. At Lock Haven, he was President of the CPA prep club and a member of the accounting and business student advisory board, which helped him strengthen his leadership skills. Alex joined G-Squared eager to work with young companies as they grew.

When not crunching the numbers, Alex enjoys watching his favorite sport teams, spending time with friends and family, and working out.

Victoria joined G-Squared Partners in 2021 after graduating from Arcadia University with a BS in Accounting and a Management concentration.

She was excited to join the team at G-Squared because of the opportunity to grow within the company and the abundance of learning opportunities. At Arcadia, Victoria was a Resident Assistant, a Campus Ambassador, a member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business, and a member of the Resident Assistant Leadership Council.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends (including her dog, Dixie), traveling, spending time on the beach, and watching movies.

Stephen graduated from Rowan University in 2020 having earned a BS in Accounting and his MBA.  He was attracted to G-Squared because of their desire to grow and shape professionals who understand the importance of teamwork and communication.  Stephen was quickly integrated into the G-squared Culture and has been introduced to a variety of new tasks and has developed various new skills daily. 

In Stephen’s free time he enjoys watching movies, supporting his sports teams, snowboarding, and spending time outdoors around the water.  

Ryan graduated with a BS in Accounting from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Spring 2019. In the fall, he ventured back to his alma mater to pursue his MBA, only to decide against this decision after the Fall semester.

In 2020, he began his search for a career in the accounting world and landed in the perfect place, G-Squared. Ryan enjoys the home-y environment that the office provides and learning something new every day from the great teams that he spends each day alongside. Outside of the office, Ryan is an avid gambler and spends most of his time watching sports. Cold beer, his lovely wife, and two doggos, Marlee and Oopsy Daisy keep a smile on his face day in and day out.

Briana joined G-Squared Partners in the Spring of 2022 after graduating from Rider University with a BS in Accounting. She joined G-Squared to learn more about the accounting field and to grow professionally within the company. Briana was drawn to the opportunity to experience a professional service company that involved more than one client in her day-to-day tasks.

When Briana has some free time, she enjoys playing soccer, coaching gymnastics to young children, watching TV and movies, and spending time with friends and family.

Alex graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a BS in accounting. She always knew accounting was the right fit for her with her highly detail-oriented, hardworking, and driven personality. Before joining the G-squared team, she worked at a small tax firm in the center city but knew she wanted a company that she could grow with from the ground up. She was impressed by the core values that G squared had in place, its culture, and environment, along with the exciting potential for growth. Since joining G squared, she has tackled tasks such as inventory, monthly closes, daily bookkeeping functions, and KPI reporting. She mostly enjoys traveling to client locations and working with their hand's face to face, which she got to do just her second week!

In her spare time, Alex enjoys any outdoor activity including snowboarding kayaking yoga, running, and being on the beach. She also plays on a recreational kickball team with her friends. She’s an avid Penn State football attendee and a fantasy football enthusiast.

Michael joined the G-Squared team in 2021 after graduating from Robert Morris University with a BS in Accounting. He joined G-Squared because he wanted the opportunity to learn and grow within the company while seeing a wide range of different accounting.

 In his spare time, he enjoys watching hockey and football, playing with his two dogs, and hanging out with his family and friends.

Eric joined the G-Squared team in September of 2020 after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration.

Eric grew up on his family farm just outside of Pittsburgh and helped run the family farm market. He learned valuable skills such as communicating with customers, working in a team, and what it takes to keep a business running. After learning more about G-Squared and its values through IUP’s Student Accounting Association, Eric decided to take the knowledge and experience gained from the farm and school and move across the state.

Eric is a diehard Pittsburgh sports fan and brings a friendly rivalry to the office (especially when it comes to hockey).  

Geoff graduated with a BS in Accounting and Finance from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in Spring 2021. He joined G-Squared Partners to gain professional experience working with clients. Geoff aims to have a direct impact on his clients’ day-to-day success and organization.

Outside of the office, he enjoys playing a variety of sports with his friends and relaxing with a book in his hand.

Pinak Trivedi is a Chartered Accountant from India, holding one of the highest degrees in the fields of Accounting, Taxation, Finance, and Auditing. After completing his education, he gained international experience in Dubai, working in various finance departments across different industries. Upon his return to India, he joined G-Squared Partners LLC in early 2023.

Pinak is highly dedicated to his work and excels as a mentor within his team. He is also actively involved with multiple social and charitable organizations, participating in their initiatives. He strongly believes in giving back to society and is passionate about helping others. Recently becoming a father, Pinak enjoys spending quality time with his baby, reliving his own childhood. He is also a food enthusiast who explores various cuisines whenever time permits.

Sean joined G-Squared in 2020 after graduating from Saint Joseph’s University with a BS in Accounting. He joined G-Squared because he was excited for the opportunity to grow within the company while learning the ins and outs of the accounting profession. 

In his spare time, Sean enjoys watching baseball and fishing, as well as spending time with family.

Christian graduated with a BS in Accounting from Albright College in the Spring of 2022. He joined G-Squared to learn and grow within the accounting profession while also being able to experience multiple forms of accounting. 

Outside of work, Christian enjoys playing soccer, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family. 

Samuel graduated with a BS in Accounting from Temple University in the Spring of 2022. He joined G-Squared to learn and grow within the company while experiencing multiple forms of accounting.  He loves the opportunity G-Squared provides as he can experience working in a team atmosphere, as well as being able to work with a variety of clients on a day to day basis.

Outside of work, Samuel enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, watching sports, and finding ways to compete in a variety of sports such as basketball and golf.

Damian Pisarski graduated with a BS in Accounting from Rowan University in May 2021. He joined G-Squared in pursuit of expanding his knowledge within the accounting profession. G-Squared was a great place for him to start his career as it provides the opportunity to grow within the company as well as work in teams to complete tasks for a variety of clients. Outside of the office, Damian loves working out, watching Formula One racing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Gesi graduated in 2020 from the European University of Tirana with a bachelor’s degree in finance- Accounting. I joined G-Squared Partners shortly after moving to the USA. I have always wanted to learn and be better and I truly believe G-Squared is the best place to do that. I will always be thankful for this opportunity.

In my free time, I enjoy working out, cooking as well as watching sports.

Mark, who is from Allentown, PA, joined G-Squared in September of 2022 after graduating from La Salle University’s 4-Year BS/MBA in Accounting program in 2022. He joined G-Squared to learn and gain experience in a wide range of accounting tasks, as well as to work with different clients. 

Outside of work, Mark is a huge Philadelphia sports fan, enjoys being outdoors, and likes to spend time with family and friends.

Mandeep Bhalodia brings experience across various facets of the industry, including Customer Support, Accounting, and Bookkeeping, he is known for his strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail. Mandeep holds multiple degrees, including Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Commerce.

His expertise encompasses QuickBooks Online and various accounting software platforms. His specific areas of specialization include Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Data Analysis, and Accounting Finalization.

Outside of work, Mandeep relaxes by watching series and movies, particularly in the action and Sci-Fi genres. He's also a avid gardener.

Joel joined G-Squared Partners in the spring of 2023.  He graduated from Temple University with a BA in Accounting in 2021 and then attended Temple’s Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program in 2022.  He joined G-Squared because he was excited about the opportunity to learn and grow with the company, and enjoys working in teams and working with different clients in different industries.  He also loves the work culture and the work-life balance promoted at G-Squared.

Joel loves to watch and support Philadelphia’s sports teams, watch movies, and spend time with his friends and family.  He has also done a lot of traveling around the country and world with his Taekwon-do training.  In his spare time, Joel loves doing activities and adventures with his two young children.

Cell: 856-383-7245
Email: JCastillo@gsquaredcfo.com

I grew up in Southampton and I graduated from Drexel University in June 2022 with a BS in accounting. I recently joined G-Squared, and I am excited to gain new experience with the education and degree I have. Also, I am excited about the prospect of growing within the company. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching TV, working out, and spending time with family and friends.

Email: cheether@gsquaredcfo.com

Vamsi joined the G-Squared team in the spring of 2023 after graduating from Penn State with a BS in Accounting. He joined G-Squared because of the abundance of learning opportunities, working with clients in a variety of fields, and experiencing different forms of accounting. In his spare time, Vamsi enjoys watching movies, listening to music, basketball, and hanging out with friends and family.

Cell: 505-603-4639
Email: vkatta@gsquaredcfo.com

Kevin Kociuba joined G-Squared Partners mid 2023 after graduating from East Stroudsburg University in 2022 with a BS in Accounting. He joined G-Squared with confidence knowing that the company would be able to mold him into a professional, not only a graduate. Here Kevin works with multiple teams honing his skills to ensure the highest level of attention to detail and customer satisfaction. He enjoys the challenge and is excited to keep growing, both within G-Squared Partners and as an Accountant.

Apart from work, Kevin enjoys exploring the outdoors via hiking or fishing in the Summer and working on his prized Miata Roadster in the Winter.

Cell: 610-390-1099
Email: kkociuba@gsquaredcfo.com

Tyler joined G-Squared in the Summer of 2023 after graduating from West Chester University with a BS in Accounting and Finance. He joined G-Squared to develop a strong understanding of a wide variety of accounting tasks. He believed G-Squared would be a great place to start his accounting career. He was excited to work and connect with clients on a day-to-day basis.

In his spare time, Tyler loves watching Philadelphia sports, hanging out with friends and family, cooking, and working out.

Cell: 215-622-4131
Email: tobrien@gsquaredcfo.com

Brittany decided to go back to school after starting a family. She graduated from DeVry University in Spring of 2023 with a BS in Accounting. She joined G-Squared because of the opportunity to learn and grow in her new career. The environment that G-Squared provides is engaging and comfortable while working with different clients daily. Brittany enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching TV and movies, and reading.

Cell: 267-760-0108
Email: borourke@gsquaredcfo.com

Jack joined G-Squared Partners in the Spring of 2023 after finishing his degree at La Salle University with a B.S. in accounting. G-Squared seemed like the ideal starting point to begin his career in accounting and familiarize himself with a wide array of clients and their respective needs as a business. The size of G-Squared also encourages close-knit relationships with coworkers and an overall relaxed culture that makes coming to work each day enjoyable. In Jack’s free time, he takes pleasure from hiking, playing board games, watching movies, and playing with his dog, Hazel.  

Cell: (267)-800-6071  
Email: jryan@gsquaredcfo.com

Teerth Thaker has been dedicated to the field of accounting since 2012. His straightforward approach and clear thinking enable him to tackle complex scenarios effectively. Teerth is qualified as an Intermediate Chartered Accountant and holds a Master's degree in Commerce from Saurashtra University in India.

Outside of work, Teerth is an avid reader, traveler, and sports enthusiast. He enjoys art and often spends his leisure time exploring new places.

Jaimin Trivedi is currently an Intermediate Chartered Accountant with aspirations to become a Chartered Accountant. His calm and composed nature allows him to excel in dynamic accounting roles, having previously worked with both US and Indian companies before joining G-Squared Partners LLC in the second quarter of 2023.

Jaimin's strong suit lies in his eagerness to experiment with different approaches to problems, leveraging software solutions to deliver positive client outcomes. In his personal time, he enjoys meditation and playing the flute.

Jian Sen joined G-Squared Partners in the fall of 2023, following careers as a project manager and a restaurant manager. With a BS in Business Administration and a concentration in Accounting from Rider University, he embarked on his accounting career at G-Squared. He is driven by the opportunity to apply his academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience while taking on diverse tasks for our clients. Jian Sen is committed to professional growth and development within G-Squared.

Beyond his career, Jian Sen enjoys watching movies, showcasing his culinary skills, exploring video games, hiking scenic trails, and spending time with friends during his free time.

Cell: 732-491-6267
Email: jxiao@gsquaredcfo.com

Colleen came to G-Squared seeking an opportunity for her own professional growth. After coordinating for a health coaching team at a healthcare company, she was seeking something new. With a love of scheduling and a knack for organization, the position of operations manager felt like a logical fit.

Prior to joining G-Squared, Colleen filled the role of treasurer on the theatre department’s executive board at West Chester University. It was during her two years there that she developed her habit of dutifully ensuring deliverables are on time and on budget.

In her free time, Colleen enjoys participating in and seeing theatre shows, discovering new board games, and spending time with family and friends.

Hallie joined the G-Squared team in 2022 seeking an opportunity for professional growth. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 2016 and completed the Paralegal Certificate Program at Villanova in 2020. Hallie has worked in multiple industries, including Bookkeeping, Litigation, and Administration. 

In her spare time, Hallie enjoys hiking, riding horses, playing with her cat (Frank), and spending time with family and friends. Hallie is also a diehard Eagles fan!