A tax firm built for people building something

John Portuondo is the Founder of Alkane Group and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 10 years of experience providing strategic tax, accounting, and financial advisory services to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. He is passionate about assisting his clients navigate today’s increasingly complex financial landscape through proactive tax planning, accounting solutions, and data-driven financial insights.

John earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and Master’s degree in business Analytics and Taxation from the University of Miami. By combining deep expertise in accounting and taxation with advanced financial analysis, he is able to provide strategic, data-driven solutions that help clients confidently achieve their financial goals.

In addition to his accounting practice, John leverages his experience as a licensed Real Estate Sales Associate with Own Assets Realty to provide clients with comprehensive financial guidance throughout the real estate process. His combined expertise in accounting, taxation, and real estate enables him to assist buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners with the financial aspects of real estate transactions, including: facilitating documentation for financing, organizing financial records for mortgage qualification, and evaluating the tax implications of purchasing, selling, or investing in real estate. This integrated approach allows clients to receive coordinated financial and real estate support from trusted advisors.

Since founding Alkane Group in 2020, John has built the firm around providing personalized accounting services tailored to each client’s unique needs. His expertise includes tax preparation and strategy, bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, S-corp taxation, data analytics, and business consulting. He is committed to helping business owners establish strong financial systems, improve operational efficiency, and achieve long-term financial success.

Amanda Portuondo is the Technology and Business Operations Manager at Alkane Group, where she supports the firm’s technology infrastructure, operations, and client services. She studied Computer Science and Business Management at UCLA, earned her MBA from Syracuse University, and holds an IRS AFSP Record of Completion. She is multilingual and has extensive experience in consumer credit and financial education, helping clients understand the factors that influence creditworthiness and providing guidance on building and maintaining strong credit profiles. Alongside her husband, John, she is committed to providing exceptional service and support to Alkane Group’s clients.

Cloudi is our Chief Feathered Officer and official mascot of Alkane Group. He is often found pecking away at a Casio calculator. While his calculations may require occasional review by a CPA, his enthusiasm for finance is unmatched for a parrot. When he’s not helping with the numbers, he enjoys fresh fruit and shredding paper that may or may not have been important.