Jim Gilbert, CPA LLC
Business and Technology Partner
Jim Gilbert, CPA is a Highlands Ranch, CO firm recognized as Forbes Top CPA in America for 2025 and 2026, providing integrated business, accounting, and technology services. Incoming COCPA 2026-28 Vice Chair/Chair-elect.
About
Jim Gilbert, CPA LLC is a Highlands Ranch, Colorado firm providing first-class professional business services as the 'Business and Technology Partner' to clients. Services include: Accounting Services (bookkeeping, controller, CFO, compliance, payroll, financial analysis, document management), Business Services (CFO on-demand, controller on-demand, business startup, M&A consulting, government compliance), and Technology Services (business technology consulting, accounting systems consulting, integration/APIs/cloud, business intelligence).
Jim Gilbert has over 20 years experience working in staff and management roles up to CFO across industries including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Technology, Automobile, Medical, and Real Estate. He is a CPA, CITP, CGMA, and Incoming COCPA Board Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (2026-27).
Services
Accounting Services
Setup of books and records, management of books and records, full charge bookkeeping, compliance management, sales/use/property tax returns, payroll processing, financial analysis and KPI reporting, paperless document management, business systems and best practices.
Business Services
CFO on-demand, controller on-demand, business startup and reorganization, business assessment and advisory, M&A consulting, accountant/bookkeeper on-demand, indirect rate management, government compliance, contracting and negotiations, international business consulting, multistate business consulting, ownership transition.
Technology Services
Business technology consulting, accounting systems consulting, technology integration and best practices, vendor consulting and RFP, project management, integration/APIs/cloud technology, business intelligence (data, dashboards, BI tools).
CFO and Controller Services
CFO and Controller experience available for a few hours a month or as needed, working on client schedule and needs.
M&A Consulting
Merger and acquisition advisory services, due diligence, and post-close integration support.
