Christine M Stolzenburg
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Christine Stolzenburg is a principal with more than 15 years of public accounting experience, providing audit and assurance services to privately held companies across a variety of industries, with a focus on employee benefit plans and manufacturing and distribution organizations.
She works closely with executive leadership teams, boards and business owners to strengthen financial reporting, address risk and support informed decision-making.
Known for her collaborative and responsive approach, Christine helps clients navigate regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities to enhance transparency and governance, improve operational effectiveness and build stakeholder confidence. Her extensive employee benefit plan experience includes advising plan sponsors on reporting, compliance and fiduciary responsibilities.
Within Withum, Christine serves in various leadership roles on the Multiemployer Benefit Plan Team, including office lead for WNY and A&A service line lead for ERISA. She is also actively involved in ERISA-focused AI initiatives, helping drive innovation and efficiencies in the delivery of client service.
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Learn more about my professional experience and how I spend my time outside the firm.
Education:
- MBA Accounting, Niagara University
- BBA Accounting, Niagara University
Professional Affiliations:
- Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA)
- 40 Under 40, Buffalo Business First, 2026
- Distinguished Honoree, Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2019
- 30 Under 30, Buffalo Business First, 2016
Christine is committed to giving back through both professional and community leadership. She serves as Chair of the AICPA ENGAGE Conference Planning Committee and contributes as a conference speaker and moderator. Locally, she serves as Board Secretary for ConnectLife and the Kidney Foundation of Western New York, co-chairing annual fundraising events for both organizations, and as Board Treasurer for Leadership Buffalo, where she also helps lead annual fundraising efforts.