Mark A. Paolillo

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

Vice President and Practice Leader, Unclaimed Property, property tax consulting firm

National Director, Unclaimed Property, national accounting firm

Co-Author, Bureau of National Affairs Portfolio on Unclaimed Property

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Member, Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member, Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization