Brian E. Kearney, '02

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Chief Operating Officer, Kearney & Company, P.C.

Biography

Brian Kearney currently serves as the chief operating officer (COO) at Kearney & Company, P.C. (Kearney), a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm exclusively dedicated to serving the federal government. Founded in 1985, Kearney provides auditing, accounting, and consulting services to federal agencies and offices across the country. Kearney oversees the day-to-day operations for the company, which has more than 600 employees.

During his time as COO, Kearney has emphasized the importance of the firm’s ethical business practices and commitment to quality service. Every year, he renews the firm’s focus on making Kearney a “Best Place to Work” for its employees. As a result, Kearney has established itself as a major player in Federal accounting. Most recent awards include Accounting Today’s Top 100 CPA Firms, Inside Public Accounting’s Top 50 Firms, and Military Times EDGE Magazine’s Top 50 “Best for Vets” Employer.

Kearney holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from George Washington University and attended George Mason University for his undergraduate degree.

Additionally, Kearney sits on several boards and councils to benefit various local and regional charities, including the following: executive committee member of Heart’s Delight, which benefits the American Heart Association, Board of Directors, Heart’s Delight, benefactor of the American Heart Association, leadership council member of the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, member of the George Mason Accounting Advisory Board, founding member of the George Mason GovCon Center Board of Advisors, member of the Virginia Chamber Board of Directors, benefactor of the George Mason University School of Business, member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, sponsor for the 2018 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Forum, sponsor for the 2018 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Legislative Reception, excellence-level sponsor of Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 40 Under 40 Award, and benefactor of the Warrior Canine Connection.