Aubrey Harrell is an audit partner in the Atlanta office of KPMG LLP. He has more than 33 years of experience in a broad array of industries including aerospace manufacturing, real estate (commercial, industrial, multifamily, hotel), professional sports teams, restaurants, private equity, food and beverage manufacturing and distribution, and professional services. Aubrey has provided audit services to both public and private audit clients with domestic and international operations. In addition to ongoing periodic reporting for his clients, Aubrey has experience with initial public offerings, public and private debt and equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, carve-out financial statement audits, and due diligence assistance. Aubrey has led the middle market practice in Atlanta focusing on providing services to middle market and private equity backed companies. Aubrey is a past national instructor for the firm, focusing on audit methodology and various accounting topics. Aubrey is a licensed CPA in the state of Georgia and is a member of the Georgia Society of CPAs, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Black Accountants.
Aubrey is also a leader in the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as a member of the firm’s National Diversity Equity and Inclusion Executive Leadership Council, working with the Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer to formulate and execute the firm’s DEI strategy. Aubrey is also the Chair of the firm’s African Ancestry Business Resource Group (AA BRG), leading efforts to enhance and nurture an environment that supports professionals of the African diaspora in their pursuit of professional excellence. The AA BRG provides career-enriching experiences that supports our focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent within the firm. Aubrey is also a member of the Atlanta Office’s Inclusion and Diversity Steering Committee. Additionally, Aubrey serves as a mentor to many within the firm across the country.
Aubrey’s civic and community activities include serving as a member of the Board of Directors of Goodwill of North Georgia, one of the largest Goodwill organizations in the country. Aubrey is a member of the board of directors of the Clemson University Foundation which oversees and manages the university’s billion-dollar endowment, where he serves as the Chair of the Governance Committee. Additionally, Aubrey is a member of and Finance Committee Chair of the board of directors of First Step Staffing, the largest non-profit staffing company in the nation focused on giving homeless and at-risk individuals a first step towards self-sufficiency through employment. Aubrey received his bachelor’s degree in accounting (summa cum laude) from Clemson University. Aubrey is the proud father of three young women and resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his spouse, Lisa. Aubrey enjoys golf, listening to jazz, and collecting art.
