Carl Thomas is a dedicated and experienced Manager at Cray Kaiser, where he leads financial statement audits and accounting/consulting service engagements for a diverse range of clients, including businesses and non-profits. His role encompasses being the account and relationship manager, ensuring he is the central point of contact between the clients and CK. Carl also plays a crucial role in developing and presenting internal continuing professional education (CPE) to the CK team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development. With an estimated two hundred Uniform Guidance (Federal) audits under his belt, Carl has developed a unique and highly marketable skill set, particularly valuable to clients who incorporate federal funds into their operations.

Carl joined the CK team in the spring of 2024 after spending nearly five years at a large regional Chicago-based CPA firm. His career in public accounting spans about 15 years, during which he worked at two large national top-10 firms and one regional CPA firm.

Carl’s passion for his job lies in mentoring and training the next generation of CPAs. He takes great pride in guiding junior staff and helping them grow professionally. When it comes to clients, his goal is to leave them in a better position than when they started, a testament to his commitment to caring, one of CK’s core values.

Carl holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy with honors from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a licensed and registered CPA in Illinois.