August 28. 2008 2:00AM - Last modified: March 14. 2012 2:54PM

Jefferson Wells acquires New Jersey firm

By Jim Butman

Jefferson Wells, a Milwaukee-based global provider of tax, finance and accounting, internal audit and controls, and technology risk management-related services, today announced it has acquired The Gelber Organization, an Edison, N.J.-based state and local tax consulting firm.

Jefferson Wells said the acquisition will enhance its rapidly growing tax practice by expanding its services and capabilities in the highly technical arena of state and local taxation.

"Jefferson Wells is in a unique position to enhance our clients' tax functions with The Gelber Organization's deep expertise and talent, extending our services and expanding our ability to meet the growing client demand for state and local tax consulting," said Michael Touhey, president and chief operating officer of Jefferson Wells.

"By joining Jefferson Wells' global network of highly experienced professionals, resources and service offerings, this move allows us to better serve our clients," said Arthur Gelber, president of The Gelber Organization.

In conjunction with the acquisition, Jefferson Wells is formally establishing its third Tax Center of Expertise, which will focus on client needs.

Jefferson Wells is an independently operating, wholly owned subsidiary of Milwaukee-based Manpower Inc.


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