Jeffrey Rosen

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Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander

Jeffrey S. Rosen, CPA, CGMA, MBA, serves as managing partner at Rosen, Sapperstein & Friedlander (RS&F), where he leads firm strategy, team development and client engagement. He works closely with the partner group to expand RS&F’s services and ensure clients have what they need to grow.

His professional journey began in finance, serving as a financial analyst at The Bernstein Companies and GE Capital before advancing to director of operations for Sphere Software Corporation. Rosen then transitioned to real estate development, working with The Shelter Group, a national owner and operator of multifamily and senior living communities.

At RS&F, Rosen performs business advisory and consulting engagements across multiple industries, including real estate, construction, finance, business services, distribution, technology and nonprofits. During his tenure, he has helped shape the firm’s long-term vision by implementing a firm-wide succession plan, enhancing the client and team experience and driving growth initiatives.

Regarding leadership lessons, Rosen noted three key principles: trust your people to do great work and they will rise to the challenge, never settle for the status quo, and growth requires risk — if you’re not sometimes failing, you’re not pushing hard enough.

When addressing significant challenges, Rosen identified recruitment in the accounting industry as a persistent obstacle spanning over a decade. He explained that shifting dynamics in the space pushed him to double down on building and sustaining a strong culture. By investing in people and creating a workplace that others are excited to join, the firm has turned that challenge into one of its strengths, developing a team-first culture that values work-life balance in an industry where that is not the norm.

Rosen actively uses his influence to make a positive impact on Maryland through extensive community involvement. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees, including Towson University and its Foundation, the Maryland Transportation Authority, CHAI, AICPA, MACPA, the Maryland Council on Economic Education, the Association for Corporate Growth (Maryland Chapter), the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Woodholme Country Club, the Center Club, the Robert H. Smith School of Business and The Associated.

“I believe leadership comes with a responsibility to give back,” Rosen said. “Serving on a wide variety of boards allows me to use my voice to drive positive change and serve as a role model for others looking to get involved in the community. It’s not enough to talk about making a difference; you have to show up and do the work.”

Rosen defines success as “creating meaningful positive changes that makes a lasting difference for both businesses and the community.” He believes true success isn’t just about immediate impact, but about building something that endures through its initiatives, relationships and results that continue to thrive long after a leader sets it in motion.

A fun fact about Rosen: after a trip to Nashville, he developed an unexpected and infectious love for country music.

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