Mark A. Paolillo
Principal, Practice Leader, Abandoned and Unclaimed PropertyUnclaimed Property
Office
One International Place, 100 Oliver Street
Suite 1840
Boston, MA 02110
857.362.7522Suite 1840
Boston, MA 02110
Expertise
Unclaimed Property
Overview
Mark A. Paolillo is a Principal at Ryan and Practice Leader of the Firm’s Abandoned and Unclaimed Property practice, based in the Boston-Downtown office. He leads unclaimed property services with a focus on delivering rigorous, client-centered solutions that address compliance risk, audit exposure, and regulatory complexity. Mark works closely with clients and Ryan teams to guide strategy, execution, and resolution across a wide range of unclaimed property matters.
With more than 40 years of public accounting experience, Mark brings deep technical expertise and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to client service. His background spans leadership roles within national accounting and property tax consulting firms, advising clients across industries, including healthcare, biotechnology, advanced technology, manufacturing, and oil and gas. A recognized authority in unclaimed property, Mark contributes to the profession through speaking engagements and published work. His leadership emphasizes clarity, disciplined execution, and defensible outcomes, ensuring clients receive trusted guidance and confidence in managing unclaimed property obligations.
Education and Qualifications
Master of Taxation, Bentley College
Master of Business Administration, Boston College
Bachelor of Science, Northeastern University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Licensed in Massachusetts (Ryan is not a CPA firm.)
Experience and Achievements
Principal and Practice Leader, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property, Ryan, Boston-Downtown office
Leads unclaimed property risk assessment, voluntary disclosure, compliance, and audit defense engagements
Advises on policy development, process improvement, and settlement negotiations