What comes to mind when you think of an accountant? Maybe someone who is simply there to help businesses, sort receipts, file taxes, and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines. While that’s part of the job, it’s not the whole picture.
With JHM as your Chattanooga CPA, you gain a partner who is there all year round, not just at tax season. We help you plan for growth, uncover opportunities to save, and guide you through financial decisions with confidence. Whether it’s structuring your business, preparing for the future, or navigating unexpected changes, we’re here to bring clarity and strategy—not just compliance.
More Than Numbers—A Trusted Financial Partner
For over 45 years, JHM has built its foundation on relationships, integrity, and shared success—not just numbers and deadlines. What began in 1977 has grown into a top-500 U.S. CPA firm. From the earliest days serving Chattanooga’s commercial builders, construction remains one of our strongest specializations. But our expertise doesn’t stop there—today we serve a broad range of industries, including nonprofits, healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, education, retail, and more.
We don’t measure success by billable hours—we measure it by your success. Whether that means helping a contractor handle multi-state licensing, guiding a nonprofit through grant compliance, or assisting a retailer with cash-flow strategies, we’re your first call when business gets complex—and you need someone you can count on.
Calm in the Chaos—Dedicated When Life Shifts
Life rarely follows a script. A surprise IRS notice, a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity, an unexpected change in your business trajectory—these are the moments that matter most. And they demand more than someone who just fills out forms.
That’s where JHM shines: we bring clarity when things feel uncertain. Our honest, grounded approach, rooted in decades of experience, helps you step back, see your options, and make choices with confidence.
Our team isn’t only well-versed in your industry, they’re committed to understanding you. Over the years, we’ve deepened our local roots, combining decades of expertise in audits, taxes, estate planning, and advisory services for East Tennessee. And thanks to our membership in the CPAmerica alliance, we bring even greater national-level resources and insights to the table.
We’re not just your CPA—we’re your calm in the storm. Every recommendation we make is informed by both the numbers and your story.
Built by People Who Care
We’re proud to be an employee-first firm, known not just for professional excellence, but also for a culture that values balance, growth, and community. Many of our team members have been with us for decades, helping us deliver consistently thoughtful guidance year after year. Employee reviews consistently highlight the firm’s supportive culture:
- “For a public firm, I don’t think you could do better in terms of burnout… treated like a professional”
- “The team supports your growth, & they value work-life balance.”
Why It Matters
Financial decisions are anything but transactional. They’re woven into dreams, challenges, and pivotal life moments. That’s why what you get at JHM isn’t just compliance—it’s continuity, care, and clarity.
You deserve a CPA firm that:
- Brings deep industry-specific expertise and decades of experience behind you
- Offers a steady, compassionate voice when it matters most
- Serves from a place of relationship-first values and a thriving, supportive culture
Let’s tell your full story—beyond the numbers, into the heart of what matters.
If you’re ready to learn more about how the right Chattanooga CPA is about more than just numbers, contact us today to see how we can help you.