Jim Griffing

Simply put, Jim is a numbers man. He’s a master at identifying client’s needs and walking them through the complex calculations and ever-changing laws that influence tax compliance, business consulting, financial reporting, long-term strategizing, retirement planning, estate management, as well as everyday accounting and auditing.

Jim is the Managing Shareholder at Griffing & Company, P.C., a certified public accounting firm he founded in 1987. To use accounting terms, he balances his day dividing time between mentoring a dozen plus staff members and assisting hundreds in the community. Nothing brings him more joy than helping clients fulfil their financial goals, set for both business and personal purposes.

Growing up in the Northeast, Jim’s passion for money management and accounting acumen was evident at a young age. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Chester University and a Master of Science degree in taxation from Drexel University. He’s also a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. Prior to founding Griffing & Company, P.C.s, he gained years of experience as a Regional Tax Partner with another prominent firm.

Jim strives to serve the people of Houston and Sugar Land with his skilled gifts and enjoys sharing his knowledge at awareness seminars and community events. He’s led the Houston chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as President and served as Chairman of the Board and past-President of the Silver Fox Advisors. He holds active memberships in the following industry groups:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Houston Chapter of the TSCPA
- Houston Business and Estate Planning Council