MAPLE SHADE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With heavy hearts, Haefele, Flanagan & Co., PC shares the passing of its founder, Robert (Bob) Thomas Haefele, CPA, on January 22, 2025. A pioneering leader and dedicated professional, Bob founded the firm in 1967 as a sole proprietorship focused on meeting the specialized accounting needs of small and mid-sized businesses. His commitment to innovation and pursuit of excellence shaped the firm’s lasting legacy and success.

More than half a century later, Haefele Flanagan Certified Public Accountants and Advisors is a growing and thriving firm with over 45 employees who provide a wide range of accounting, audit, assurance, tax, merger & acquisition, valuation, consulting, and business advisory services to clients across a wide variety of industries around the globe.

Managing Partner Jim Rogers reflected on Mr. Haefele’s remarkable legacy, saying, “Bob Haefele was more than just the founder of our firm—his vision and determination created a company that supports its clients to achieve their goals while fostering a culture of growth, respect, and transparency. Though retired for more than a decade, Haefele Flanagan is a testament to Bob’s guidance and commitment.”

The Haefele Flanagan family extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Haefele’s loved ones and expresses profound gratitude for the indelible mark he left on the firm and the profession.