Paul G. Laurenzano is a partner in KPMG’s New York office, specializing in serving clients in the financial services industry. He brings extensive experience advising senior management and Audit Committees on accounting, business, and regulatory matters impacting consumer and commercial banking clients. Paul previously served as a partner in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice (DPP) and as a practice fellow at the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), and he completed a three-year term on KPMG’s nominating committee of the Board of Directors.
He has served as Lead Audit Engagement Partner for institutions including Raymond James Bank, Webster Financial Corporation, and New York Community Bancorp., including its 2022 merger with Flagstar. In these roles, he regularly interacts with regulators such as the OCC, FDIC, and CFPB, and has significant experience assisting clients and KPMG specialists with adoption and analysis of the CECL accounting standard. Paul also performs Engagement Quality Reviews for clients including VISA, Galaxy Digital Holdings, HUT 8, ABTC, and Grayscale.
Professional Associations:
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
- National Association of Corporate Directors – NY Chapter
Education & Licenses:
- BS degree, New York University
- Licensed CPA, New York
Paul lives in Queens, NY with his wife and children. His combination of hands-on client engagement, regulatory interaction, and deep technical accounting knowledge makes him a trusted advisor in the financial services sector.
