A Unique Perspective Shaped by Experience Across Public Accounting and Corporate Finance
CJK Tax & Consulting LLC was established in 2023 with a clear goal: to give individuals and businesses practical, comprehensive financial expertise.
The firm is owned and operated by an Iowa Certified Public Accountant whose experience spans public accounting, taxation, audit, bookkeeping, payroll, corporate finance, acquisition accounting, and financial operations.
That career began in public accounting, working with businesses and governmental entities across a range of industries. It then moved into corporate finance leadership, which brought firsthand experience managing multi-entity organizations, integrating acquisitions, implementing financial systems, and leading accounting operations.
CJK brings these experiences together to offer more than traditional accounting services. The firm takes a comprehensive approach to understanding each client’s financial needs and delivering practical solutions tailored to their circumstances.
Whether the work is an individual tax return or a business navigating complex accounting and financial operations, CJK is committed to thoughtful guidance and personalized service.
Professional Experience
Two complementary vantage points: the discipline of public accounting and the day-to-day realities of running finance inside a company.
Public Accounting
Worked at a CPA firm specializing in:
- Audit
- Tax preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Business accounting
- Governmental accounting
Served businesses and governmental entities across a variety of industries.
Corporate Finance & Operations
Hands-on finance and operations leadership at a private company, including responsibilities and experience in:
- Acquisition accounting
- Multi-entity financial close
- Financial operations leadership
- ERP integration leadership
- Accounting process improvements
- Business integration
- Financial reporting and operational oversight
The founder continues to operate CJK Tax & Consulting LLC alongside this work.
One Practice, Several Vantage Points
Tax, accounting, and business finance are rarely separate problems in real life. CJK approaches each engagement with working knowledge of several disciplines, so the guidance reflects the full picture rather than a single specialty.
The whole picture first
Understanding how tax, accounting, and operations connect before recommending a path.
Practical by design
Solutions grounded in how businesses actually run, informed by firsthand finance leadership.
Tailored to you
Every individual and business is different, and the work is shaped around your circumstances.
Let’s Talk About What You Need
Share a few details about your situation, and we’ll follow up to discuss how CJK Tax & Consulting LLC may be able to help.