SPECIALISTS

Joseph A. Odzer

Partner, Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC 

Joe Odzer

Experience

Joe is a partner in Citrin Cooperman’s Tax Practice, bringing many decades of experience delivering strategic tax solutions. He specializes in guiding clients through a variety of corporate, partnership, and individual tax matters.

Previously, Joe was the chief executive officer and managing director of Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2025. In this role, he focused on shaping and implementing ORBA’s strategic plan to propel innovation, expand service capabilities, and foster growth within the firm. He led the firm’s continued advancement in the shifting landscape of professional services while prioritizing practical solutions, unrivaled value, positive workplace culture, and exceptional service.

CREDENTIALS

Education

B.S. in Accounting with Honors, University of Illinois at Chicago

M.S. in Taxation with Distinction, DePaul University

Licenses

Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois

Illinois Life and Health Insurance License

Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Member, Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)

Honors & Awards

Joe was awarded an Elijah Watt Sells Award with high distinction from the AICPA for outstanding scores achieved on the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Outside the Office

When time permits, Joe enjoys traveling.

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I enjoy mentoring individuals and watching them grow.

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Joe Odzer
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