GBQ, a top 100 tax, accounting, and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Kyle McKee, CPA, MBA, Director, Transaction Advisory Services, has been named a Partner within the firm.
Kyle joined GBQ’s Assurance Services practice in 2015 after serving three years with EY in Washington, D.C. During his tenure at EY, he led audits for clients in multiple industries, including aerospace, defense, and real estate. Kyle’s experience includes SEC reporting and requirements related to internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and PCAOB regulatory standards.
In 2016, Kyle took a position at NiSource for approximately three years as he obtained his MBA at The Ohio State University. During his stint outside of public accounting, Kyle served in NiSource’s transformation and IT demand planning groups, where he helped implement continuous improvement initiatives and facilitated the development of various financial forecasts. Kyle rejoined GBQ in 2019 and serves clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing & distribution, construction, and restaurants, within GBQ’s Transaction Advisory Services practice, focusing primarily on buy- and sell-side financial due diligence.
“Kyle’s journey reflects exactly what we value most at GBQ: intellectual curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement,” said GBQ Managing Partner Darci Congrove, CPA. “From his service in the Marine Corps to his leadership of our transaction & advisory services practice, Kyle consistently demonstrates sound judgment, technical excellence, and an unwavering dedication to helping clients and colleagues succeed. We are proud to welcome him to the partnership and look forward to the impact he will continue to make on our firm and the industries we serve.”
Kyle attended The Ohio State University, where he earned a BSBA, Accounting and an MBA, Finance. Before graduating with his Bachelor’s from The Ohio State University, Kyle spent four years in the United States Marine Corps. He achieved the rank of Sergeant with the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company based in Okinawa, Japan. Kyle is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA).
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