Midmarket Focus PMB Helin Donovan is a regional accounting firm with a strong mid-market orientation, serving over 200 audit clients and 600 tax clients. This presents upsell opportunities in services such as advisory, valuation, and governance for growing middle-market companies.
Big-Four Experience Leadership and partners bring 15-20+ years of Big Four experience, offering the credibility to win larger engagements with growth-focused clients seeking if not full Big Four, at least comparable depth, control, and industry knowledge.
Technology Adoption The firm leverages cloud and digital tools (AuditFile for cloud-based audits, Google Cloud, iCIMS for talent, Piwik PRO Core for analytics) indicating openness to tech-enabled services, data-driven advisory, and improved audit efficiency that can be leveraged in sales pitches.
Expansion History Historical acquisitions and growth activity (e.g., acquisition by Cherry Bekaert and prior SD Mayer deal) signal a market consolidation trend and potential for strategic partnerships or cross-sell opportunities with other firms’ clients seeking stability and breadth.
Industry Breadth A diverse client base spanning closely held businesses, non-profits, government entities, hedge and investment funds, and individuals provides fertile ground for targeted services such as nonprofit audits, government contract compliance, and fund administration consulting.