Tom Gabbert

Founder / CEO

CPA and entrepreneur with 20+ years in outsourced accounting, Tom has helped clients raise over $250M in growth capital and guided numerous businesses through successful exits.
Tom is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.

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20+

Years Experience

400+

Clients Served

SHRM-SCP

Certified

3

HR Leadership Roles

About Tom

people ops

talent acquisition

company culture

strategic hr

hr compliance

outsourced hr

employee relations

Tom Gabbert has been a pioneer and thought leader in the outsourced accounting industry since 2003. He is a successful entrepreneur who loves helping fellow entrepreneurs realize their dreams. Tom understands the unique challenges of starting, growing, and exiting a business. Not only has he done it twice himself, but he has guided numerous clients over the years through successful exits. Along the way, Tom has also helped his clients raise over $250M in growth capital (seed, Series A, Series B). He has a unique background that combines extensive financial and operational experience with a proven track record of client success.

Tom is a Certified Public Accountant and holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Certified Public Accountant

State of Indiana

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