Avizo Group
806 North Section Street Fairhope, AL 36532 Firm Contacts: Earl Blackmon (eblackmon@avizogroup.com) Erann Thompson (ethompson@avizogroup.com) Phone: (251) 928-2443 Website: www.avizogroup.com
Firm Locations: Fairhope, Mobile, Foley, Brewton Total Staff Size: 40 Number of CPAs: 15 Number of Partners: 5
Firm Description: Avizo Group (formerly known as Hartmann, Blackmon & Kilgore, PC) is an advisory and consulting firm serving as strategic partners to many leading businesses and municipalities along the Gulf Coast, as well as a variety of individuals and entrepreneurs. Avizo group is ranked by Business Alabama Magazine as one of the top five “Best Companies to Work For in Alabama” and one of the top-tier accounting firms in the state. Avizo Group was founded in 1990 by five principals with a shared goal of building a successful firm based on technical excellence, solid guidance, and an absolute commitment to client service. We serve our clients to the utmost of our ability, treat our colleagues with respect and proudly support the communities in which we live. Top Industry Specializations: We serve as strategic partners to many leading businesses and municipalities throughout the Gulf Coast, as well as a variety of individuals and entrepreneurs. Our primary focus is in healthcare, professional services, large private companies, construction, real estate, governmental agencies, manufacturing, hospitality, employee benefit plans, and highwealth individuals. Our traditional compliance services include, but are not limited to the following: financial audit and assurance, client accounting services, forensic accounting, litigation, tax, human capital management, and risk assurance. Our consulting services include: CFO services, process review through Lean Six Sigma, team building through Kolbe Assessments, and strategic planning, among others. Why a new graduate should begin his/her career at your firm: Building a dynamic and happy team requires a commitment to developing employees. To accomplish this, Avizo Group promotes a variety of internally developed programs to help every individual grow personally and professionally. Some of these include continuing education opportunities, assistance with attaining CPA licenses, leadership programs, and working within each person’s unique set of abilities. Avizo Group also focuses on creating a work-life balance through an internal initiative called Project 40™. While the original goal was to decrease “busy season” overtime, this initiative has grown to include tools to help employees create goals, focus during their time at the office, and even develop healthier lifestyles. General Hiring Practices: • Does your firm offer internships? Yes • Paid or unpaid? Paid • Does your firm hire for entry-level positions? Yes • Is overnight travel required? Rarely
Firm Benefits: • Assistance for the CPA Exam • Licensing and Renewals • Membership fees in professional organizations • Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
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