Michael D. Cesaro
Partner, PKF O'Connor Davies LLP
“I am committed to delivering accounting services with integrity, technical expertise and a deep respect for the public trust placed in our profession.”
Michael D. Cesaro has more than 35 years of experience in public accounting, with a focus on audits of county and municipal governments, school districts, not-for-profit organizations and federal and state financial assistance programs.
His work includes providing accounting, auditing and budgeting services to governmental and not-for-profit entities, many of which are subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Law.
Michael also serves as a frequent discussion leader and speaker for continuing professional education courses in the areas of municipal accounting, auditing and budgeting.
Additionally, he remains active in a range of community and philanthropic organizations.
Professional Affiliations and Civic Involvement
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
- Governmental Accounting and Auditing Interest Group
- Registered Municipal Accountants’ Association of New Jersey (RMAA)
- Trustee
- Cooper University Health Care
- Chair, Audit, Ethics and Compliance Committee
- Gloucester County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
- Vice President, Executive Board Member and Gold Life Member
- American Red Cross of Southern New Jersey
- Former Board Chair and Treasurer
- Rowan University Accounting Advisory Board
- 200 Club of Burlington County
Accreditations
- Certified Public Accountant (New Jersey)
- Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO)
- Registered Municipal Accountant (RMA)
- Public School Accountant (New Jersey)
Education
- Rowan University, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, summa cum laude

