About WestWinds Inc.
When you hire an accounting firm, you’re hiring a business partner. At least that’s the way we see it.
Our mission is to make a difference to the success of our people and clients—to make them more successful, more productive and better positioned to reach their goals. Accomplishing this requires a dynamic relationship characterized by shared communication, enthusiasm and common purpose.
Given all the choices in Chicago, why do so many respected businesses and individuals choose Blackman Kallick? We believe it has a lot to do with our approach.
No one works harder. We are accessible and dedicated. We take our work—and our clients’ satisfaction—personally. This attitude permeates our firm, from the big issues, like offering clients spot-on, strategic thinking about significant financial matters to the little things, like returning calls promptly.
No one works smarter. With more than 45 years of experience addressing a wide range of audit, tax and consulting matters, we get it. Our people are intelligent and capable, and we do our absolute best to proactively and efficiently guide clients in the right direction. And our senior talent gets involved—and stays involved—from day one.
No one provides better value. Like you, we are business owners. In fact, Blackman Kallick is the largest single-office, partner-owned accounting firm in Chicago, and we know what it takes to run a successful business. We use resources wisely and nurture client relationships.
At a glance
- Founded largest single-office, partner-owned accounting firm in Chicago, and we know what it takes to run a successful the largest single-office, partner-owned accounting firm in Chicago, and we know what business. We use resources wisely and nurture client relationships in 1962
- Ninth largest accounting firm in Chicago (Crain’s Chicago Business, October 19, 2009)
- 250 professionals
- Services—Audit and Assurance, Tax Planning and Compliance and Consulting
- Specialized Industry Practices—Manufacturing and Distribution, Construction, Family Office, Food, Hospitality, Insurance, Not-for-Profit, Private Equity and Venture Capital, Real Estate and Service
- Clients—Privately held, public companies, not-for-profit organizations, family offices, high net worth families and individuals
- Member of HLB International with access to over 450 firms in more than 100 countries
- Charter sponsor of the University of Illinois at Chicago Family Business Council
- Outstanding estate planning practice led by Brian Whitlock, Partner, Wealth Transfer and Philanthropy Services