Steve LaMontagne, CPA

Steve LaMontagne is a Business Assurance Partner at Moore Colson and leads the firm’s Real Estate Practice. Steve has extensive experience in all sectors of the real estate, construction, and hospitality industries, including fund managers and advisors, registered investment advisors (RIAs), REITs, developers, institutional investment vehicles, operating properties, and syndication of private and public partnerships. During his 38 years of experience in the real estate industry, several years were spent in capital markets working exclusively on real estate transactions. In his role as leader of the Moore Colson Real Estate Practice, he works with a variety of real estate clients. His expertise includes real estate investing, accounting, financial reporting, and auditing matters.

Prior to joining Moore Colson, Steve was an Assurance Partner and leader of the Southeast Real Estate Practice with the international accounting firm of KPMG, LLP. Steve worked with KPMG, LLP since 1983 as a CPA. Steve became the leader of KPMG’s Atlanta real estate practice in 1997 and shortly thereafter became the Director of the Real Estate Practice for the entire southeastern United States. He also served on several National Committees utilizing his expertise in the area of real estate finance including leasing, mergers and acquisitions, financings, public offerings and sales of real estate.

Education

• Florida State University — Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Minor in Finance 1983

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Georgia Society of CPAs (GSCPA)
• National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF)
• National Association of Real Estate Companies (NAREC)
• National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
• Magnolia Trust Company – Board of Directors

Community Involvement

• Atlanta Country Club — Board Member, Treasurer, and Finance Chair
• Florida State University Seminole Booster — Active Member
• Johnson Ferry Baptist Church — Active Member
• Warrick Dunn Charities — Board Member
• Georgia State University Department of Real Estate — Honorary Board Member
• Frequent speaker/presenter at real estate related conferences and programs
• High school Sunday school teacher and leader of various mission trips