Elliott Davis Adds Tax Senior Manager

February 22, 2012


GREENVILLE, SC – February 22, 2012 – Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Hayes as senior manager in its tax practice. He will share his time between the firm’s Greenville, S.C. and Charlotte, N.C. offices.

A certified public accountant with 14 years of experience, Hayes serves clients across a variety of industries including manufacturing and distribution, real estate and construction companies with multi-state and international operations. He has worked extensively with private equity and other investment groups structuring deals, providing tax optimization strategies and performing tax due diligence analysis. He formerly worked as a senior manager for another regional accounting firm.

“Doug has a depth of experience working with clients across many of our core industry sectors,” said Mike McGuigan, Tax Practice Chair at Elliott Davis. “His international tax and transaction expertise further strengthens our practice and will be of benefit to our diverse client base in the Upstate and beyond.”

Hayes holds a B.S. of Accountancy and a Master of Professional Accountancy from Clemson University.

About Elliott Davis, LLC

Elliott Davis is one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast and ranks among the top 50 CPA firms in the U.S.  With offices in S.C., N.C., G.A. and V.A., the firm provides clients across a wide range of industries with smart, customized solutions and its people with rewarding opportunities. Founded in 1925, Elliott Davis is a member of The Leading Edge Alliance, an international professional association of independently owned accounting firms based in the U.S. and is strategically aligned with LEA Europe and LEA Asia Pacific, a worldwide network of more than 450 offices in 100 countries around the globe.  Affiliates include Elliott Davis Investment Advisors, a firm that provides retirement plan services for companies and investment advisory services for individuals. For more information about Elliott Davis and its services, visit http://www.elliottdavis.com.