Stephanie Hannigan, CPA, MST

Director, Tax Operations & Resource Management

Areas of Specialization

Stephanie is Kreischer Miller's Director of Tax Operations and Resource Management. She is responsible for the business operations of the tax practice including budgeting, forecasting, workforce planning, training, personnel matters, new client business, and strategic growth planning. She also focuses on staff development by pairing team members with clients in a thoughtful manner that cultivates strong relationships and fosters growth within the tax group.

Stephanie collaborates with the firm’s leaders to build a strategic framework to address the “how” behind the way Kreischer Miller works with clients and to optimize the client service delivery process. She handles all aspects of the staff cycle including staffing, utilization, forecasting and workforce planning, leverage, and overall staff development for the firm’s audit, tax, and advisory lines of business.

Background

Stephanie joined Kreischer Miller in 2024. She has been working in the Resource Management and Operations space for more than 11 years at both regional and national accounting firms, supporting over 200 professionals on a daily basis.

Prior to her Resource Management and Operation roles, Stephanie was a Tax Manager for 11 years at both regional and national accounting firms, working mostly in the middle market sector. This blend of experience has been invaluable.

Stephanie has also been very involved in staff development, including creating and leading training sessions for both Resource Management and Tax Professionals.

Professional and Business Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member
• Saint Anastasia School/Parish, Newtown Square, PA – Finance Committee, Endowment Committee, Treasurer Home & School – Past Member

Education and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania
• Master of Taxation – Villanova University, Villanova, PA
• B.S. – Accounting – University of Scranton, Scranton, PA