Jennifer Culotta

I’m passionate about helping a wide range of not-for-profit organizations carry out their mission and give back to the community. I work primarily with arts and cultural organizations, social services agencies, foundations, affordable housing entities, and trade and professional associations. I specialize in single audits and improving clients’ fiscal oversight procedures, governance policies, and internal controls.

I enjoy putting my project management skills to good use, and I value the diversity that comes from working with a large variety of not-for-profits. My clients appreciate the fact that I communicate promptly with them about audit findings, accounting updates, and industry best practices. They also appreciate that I’m available to answer questions throughout the year, not just during the audit.

Among my accomplishments since I joined the firm in 1999 has been the creation of a women’s coaching group in the Chicago office. This group helps colleagues connect with peers, partners, and women leaders throughout the firm.

I am an active member in both the AICPA and the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAs). As an AICPA discussion leader, I’ve taught CPE courses used by state CPA societies to cover topics of interest to nonprofit organizations, am a past Chair of the Not-For-Profit Organizations Committee and the 2026 recipient of the Women to Watch Experienced Leader Award for the ICPAS. Within the wider community, I facilitate the Chicagoland Social Service Finance and Accounting Roundtable, am the past board treasurer of the Batavia Public Library and an Audit Committee member for the Chicago Foundation for Women, where I oversee the annual audit and tax filings for the organization. I hold a B.S. in accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

When I’m not at work, I love reading novels, going for long walks, and spending time with my husband and two sons.