Meet our Management Team

Buxbaum HCS’s senior management plays an active role in every project.

Jimmy Buxbaum Founder & CEO

Jimmy Buxbaum

Jimmy is an entrepreneur by nature and a CPA by trade. Blending these characteristics, he founded Buxbaum HCS to cater to the specific issues business owners face when selling their companies or raising growth capital.

By remaining involved in client engagements, Jimmy applies his 30 years of experience in M&A, public accounting and consulting to provide valuable strategic advice. He frequently collaborates with clients’ other trusted advisors, including attorneys, investment bankers and accountants.

Previously, Jimmy was the Los Angeles managing partner of a national firm that placed senior financial professionals. He began his career as a CPA on the East Coast, where he founded an accounting firm focused on providing M&A, financial and operational advisory services in the healthcare industry. Jimmy has served as a C-level executive in several companies, including CEO for a British-owned manufacturing and distribution company.

Jay Mangel Principal

Jay Mangel

Prior to joining BuxbaumHCS Jay was an audit partner at Crowe LLP. For 35+ years Jay has been a trusted advisor to clients in the Consumer Products, Fashion and Finance Industries. Jay has extensive experience in advising clients on both Sell Side and Buy Side diligence matters. Jay was the managing partner of a large local CPA firm in the Los Angeles Area prior to his firm combining with Crowe LLP in 2008.

  • “Buxbaum HCS really paid attention to me and listened carefully to my requests regarding an interim controller.  They provided the highest quality candidates I’ve ever encountered, and our interim controller is one of the best people I’ve ever worked with.”
    - Esther Newman, VP Human Resources, SusieCakes