Clark Schaefer Hackett

Firm overview

Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH) is a Top 60 accounting and advisory firm in the U.S., ranked by Accounting Today. With over 600 employees, we offer the best of both worlds — the resources of a national firm with a local firm's collaborative, service-oriented approach. We find this approach especially benefits family-owned businesses.

CSH is more than an accounting and advisory firm; we’re striving to be your most valued advisor. We accomplish this through becoming an extension of your team in areas such as financial, technological, operational, and human resources.

In addition, we have a number of family business specialists who advise high-net-worth families, closely held businesses, and family-owned businesses. We have many private and family-owned business experts on our team, including those with Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) certification to help families transition business between generations.

Products and/or services

Our solutions are far reaching and we’re ready to share the know-how you need to chart a course to success. Our capabilities include:

  • Tax compliance & consulting
  • Accounting and assurance services
  • Transaction advisory services
  • Outsourced accounting services
  • Employee benefit plan services
  • Strategic HR 
    • Recruiting
    • Outsourced HR
    • Contract HR
    • Training & Development
  • Technology
  • Operatons excellence
  • Risk & controls
  • Cybersecurity      

Past/current involvement with the Goering Center

Clark Schaefer Hackett has been a proud Corporate Partner of the Goering Center for decades and is proud to have been recognized as a Private Business Award Recipient in both 2024 and 2016.

Shareholder Mark Gaudet, CPA, CFP, is serving his fourth term on the Goering Center Board of Advisors. In his work, Mark advises corporate executives, high-net-worth families and closely held businesses and their owners.

Special offer for Goering Center Core Members

CSH offers Goering Center Core Members complimentary business consultations. In addition, our subject matter experts can deliver insights on relevant business topics at your next client event or board meeting.

Contact information

Primary contact: Mark Gaudet
mgaudet@cshco.com
513-241-3111
One East Fourth Street, Suite 1200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
cshco.com

Year Company/Firm Founded: 1938