Perry, Fitts, Boulette and Fitton CPAs, located in Bath and Oakland, recently hired George Woods as the chief operating officer, Jennifer Hight, CPA as a senior manager, and tax professional, Elaine Lefaivre.

A graduate of University of Maine at Orono, George Woods began his career in public accounting and transitioned into working in the private sector for many years. He was the controller and assistant treasurer at a Maine textile manufacturing company, the CFO for a wholesale beverage distribution company, and CEO of a YMCA. He will now serve as the COO for Perry, Fitts, Boulette and Fitton, CPAs and handle day to day operations.

Woods described accounting as the language of business.

“I enjoying translating that language for decision makers, providing them the information and guidance they need to operate their entities successfully, and being a part of that team’s success,” Woods said.

Woods lives in Farmingdale with his wife, Mel. They have three grown children.

Jennifer Hight, a native of Madison, joins the team at Perry, Fitts, Boulette, and Fitton CPAs as senior manager and will provide clients and businesses with quality tax planning and preparation. Before PFBF CPAS, she spent 20 years working in public accounting for a Maine based CPA firm.

She views accounting as a fun challenge. \

“I have always loved puzzles. I view accounting as a puzzle. It’s exciting for me to see if all the pieces come together to a finished project.”

Hight lives in Skowhegan with her husband and three children.

After 25 years in sales and marketing of industrial and environmental controls, Elaine Lefaivre moved to Maine for a quieter life. In addition to owning a campground, she gained valuable experience working in public accounting for 10 years. She joins PFBF CPAs as a tax professional, preparing tax returns for individuals and small businesses.

Lefaivre lives in Newport with her husband.