Sikich Goes Shopping in Cleveland, Acquires Thornhill Financial

Top 30 accounting firm Sikich has signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Thornhill Financial, a Cleveland-based accounting firm that provides tax, audit, and financial advisory services.

The deal, which was announced on Nov. 9, is expected to close at the end of this month. Thornhill Financial employees will continue to work out of their office in the Cleveland-Akron metro area and will integrate several current Sikich professionals into their office space.

“Northeast Ohio is a priority market for Sikich and I’m excited to continue our investment in this geography with the addition of the Thornhill Financial team,” Jason Tuma, Northeast Ohio market expansion leader at Sikich, said in a press release. “We’re proud of our reputation as one of the top professional services firms in the country. The Thornhill team will build upon our capabilities and allow us to continue to bring first-class services and financial strategies to our clients.”

Founded in 1995, Thornhill Financial provides tax, audit, and advisory services to companies across industries, including manufacturing, construction, and private equity. Offerings include both individual and business tax planning and compliance, employee benefit plan audits, restructuring, cash flow planning, and estate planning. The firm also specializes in supporting high-net-worth clients.

“Sikich’s range of services and resources will bring immeasurable value to both our clients and our employees,” said Kurt Walcutt, a partner at Thornhill Financial. “Our priority has always been to put our people first and bring unparalleled expertise and top-notch service to our clients. We see a similar commitment to success in Sikich and are excited to join the firm.”

Headquartered in Naperville, IL, Sikich has more than 1,600 employees globally and 16 offices in the U.S.