Phone: (305) 747-7285

Phone: (305) 747-7285

OUR TEAM​

Managing Partner

Angel Gutierrez, CPA has been serving as the firm’s managing partner since its inception in 1992. Angel is responsible for the firm’s performance at all levels, including the firm’s area of services consisting of financial statement audits, compilations and reviews, tax preparation, compliance and planning for a variety of businesses and individual clients.

In addition, Angel offers his specialized expertise in controllership after having consulted previously for large real estate, distribution and gasoline corporations.

Angel holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Accounting from St. Thomas University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Partner

John-Paul “JP” Madariaga , CPA is a partner at Gutierrez Madariaga, CPA P.A. with over 13 years of experience in accounting and public accounting. JP has extensive experience in the areas of not for profit organization audits, condominium and homeowner associations, as well as pension plan audits including 403(B) and 401(K) plans. In addition, JP has assisted with program specific audits and financial statement preparation for The Children’s Trust in accordance with their guidelines.

JP also offers his services in the areas of bookkeeping, accounting and taxation. Prior to joining the firm, JP worked at a large South Florida independent private school as their controller overseeing accounting and their internal operations. Prior to that he worked for a mid-sized CPA firm in the South Florida area.  

JP holds a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Accounting from Florida International University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Partner

Michelle Ormaza is a partner at Gutierrez Madariaga, CPA P.A. with over 14 years of experience in accounting and public accounting. Michelle has extensive experience in the areas of not-for-profit organization audits, healthcare, condominium, and homeowner associations, as well as pension plan audits including 403(B) and 401(K) plans. Prior to joining the firm, Michelle worked at a large South Florida Pediatric hospital overseeing financial and accounting operations. Michelle is efficiently adept in the use of PeopleSoft, QuickBooks and Creative Solutions and other Accounting Services software.

1- Formal Education:

A graduate of Florida International University (“FIU”) with a Bachelor of Accounting, Michelle received her Master of Accounting degree in 2008 from FIU.

2- Continuing Professional Education:

Michelle has met the requirements set forth by Government Auditing Standards.

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3- Experience:

Worked on various clients including but not limited to audit services for Not-For-Profit and Government Entities.

4- Professional Recognition:

Michelle served as the president of Beta Alpha Psi, the national accounting professional association for Florida International University. In addition, she was president of the School of Accounting for Florida International University.

Michelle was also an associate Professor of Accounting for Florida National University.

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Our Philosophy

At Gutierrez Madariaga, CPA P.A., these are more than just the latest customer service buzzwords. They’re a commitment—the guiding principles our team members follow each and every day as we work with you toward a successful future.

When you do business with us, you’ll always have our strongest commitment to:

Quality. Service. Ethics.​

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