CPA - Key Persons
Jean graduated from Stockton University in May of 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. She has worked in the areas of auditing and accounting in the casino industry since November of 1991. Prior to joining Independence Financial Services in January of 2010, she worked as a tax preparer for five years, including for H & R Block. A native of Northern Jersey, she currently lives in Egg Harbor Township. Jean enjoys spending time with her family, watching the Giants and reading.
John joined the Independence Financial Services team as a staff accountant in 2017. He enjoys helping both individual clients and small businesses maximize the efficiency of their QuickBooks. John is a graduate of Rutgers University in Camden, where he double majored in finance and accounting. He also holds an associates degree in Business Administration from Atlantic Cape Community College. John is a US Navy veteran and served as a firefighter aboard the USS Carl Vinson. He and his wife reside in Egg Harbor Township.
Principal Accountant John L. Hoffmann graduated from Stockton State College in 1992, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. Following graduation John became a licensed CPA and worked in internal auditing and accounting for Harrah's Casino. In 1995 John left Harrah's taking his professionalism and experience to focus on public accounting.
graduated from Stockton State College in 1992, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. Following graduation John became a licensed CPA and worked in internal auditing and accounting for Harrah's Casino. In 1995 John left Harrah's taking his professionalism and experience to focus on public accounting.
After two years as a staff accountant for local firms, he went into practice for himself and opened his own firm in 1997, in his native town of Ventnor, NJ. John moved his office from Ventnor to Northfield in 2007, which has been home for Independence Financial Services ever since.
John holds a Certified Public Accounting certificate from the State of New Jersey. He has extensive experience in tax services, auditing, and financial consulting, including trust and business planning, business evaluation, and management services. His experience includes a broad range of industries emphasizing in real estate, restaurants, automobile dealerships, wholesale manufacturers, retailers, general contractors, and construction. Experience, dedication, integrity &professionalism make John one of Northfield's most trustworthy and sought after Certified Public Accountants.
The USS Independence, the retired Navy ship on which IFS founder John Hoffmann was
Tina Ruchser returned to the firm in September 2019 as the Manager/Senior CPA with more than 25 years of combined experience working as a Finance professional in the Atlantic City Casinos, the Utility sector and Public Accounting. Tina graduated in May 1991 from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, and May 1998 from Villanova University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She has been a New Jersey Licensed CPA since 1995, and is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Job Titles:
- Administrator at Independence Financial Services
Victoria Chianese serves as the Administrator at Independence Financial Services. Since starting her duties in 2014, she has been responsible for managing our work flow and also ensuring a smooth operation, including during the peak tax filing season. An Absecon resident, she enjoys biking and walking her dogs. She subsequently plans to pursue a bachelor's in the field at Stockton University.