Kaufman Rossin welcomes Adrian Romero as principal in Risk Advisory Services

Kaufman Rossin, the largest independent CPA and advisory firm in Florida and one of the top 50 firms in the U.S., announced today that Adrian Romero has joined the firm as a Principal in its Risk Advisory Services practice.

Romero joins Kaufman Rossin from a top-five national professional services firm, where he specialized in enterprise risk management, internal audit, and compliance and advanced to Director within the Risk Consulting practice. He specializes in enterprise risk management, internal audit, and compliance, partnering with mid-size and large global organizations across the consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, real estate, and technology industries to strategically position their risk functions, maximize the value of their internal audit programs, and reduce the cost of compliance. Known for his collaborative approach, Romero works closely with executive leadership and audit committees to deliver practical, insight-driven solutions that strengthen governance and operational resilience. He has advised organizations across all major continents and is bilingual in English and Spanish, enabling him to serve clients across U.S. and Latin American markets.

“Adrian’s expertise in enterprise risk management, internal audit, and compliance, paired with his commitment to delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes, is exactly the kind of talent we look for at Kaufman Rossin. We’re excited to welcome him to the team and know our clients will benefit greatly from his experience,” said Ivan Garces, Risk Advisory Services Chair and Chief Risk Officer at Kaufman Rossin.

Romero is an active leader within the internal audit profession and the broader Miami community. He currently serves as President of the Miami Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the second youngest individual to hold the role, and was named an Emerging Leader by Internal Auditor Magazine, one of only 15 selected globally. He also volunteers with Junior Achievement of Greater Miami and Special Olympics Florida.

Romero holds the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation and earned a bachelor’s degree in risk management, insurance, and leadership studies from Florida State University.