The Hechtman Team

Since 1993, Jim has been the managing partner and CFO at The Hechtman Group Ltd, where he specializes in the PRISM CFO/Controller Services, advisor-client relationships, and staff development within an entrepreneurial culture.

Karin joined The Hechtman Group in 2002, and has been a partner with the firm since 2012.  Karin’s specializes in Individual and Trust taxation and is also the firm’s COO.

Paul Benjamin has been a partner at The Hechtman Group since 2021. Prior, Paul was a partner at Echales, Benjamin & Simkin, L.L.P.

Robert Echales has been a partner at The Hechtman Group since 2021. He brings over 40 years expertise in public accounting and the private sector.

Brian is a Tax Manager specializing in business and individual tax planning, payroll, and financial management. He holds CPA licenses in Kentucky and Illinois.

As compliance manager, Chris guides internal teams and clients with tax preparation and review. As a trusted advisor, she brings an extensive background in accounting and bookkeeping.

Debbie is an accounting manager specializing in real estate partnerships and small businesses. She excels in tax work, refinancing, sales, 1031 exchanges, and general accounting.

Kari is a senior tax manager with The Hechtman Group, overseeing client tax responsibilities to ensure adherence to state and federal accounting regulations.

Richard is the Senior Tax Manager with 25 years expertise in tax planning and preparation for small businesses across real estate, wholesale, retail, and professional services industries.

Sandra is a CPA and Senior Accounting Manager in accounting, tax, and Client Advisory Services with over 20 years in private industry and public accounting for real estate, small and mid-sized businesses as well as high net worth individuals.

Steve is a tax manager specializing in partnerships, S corporations and individual taxation with a focus on real estate, small businesses, and high net worth individuals.

Tim is a tax manager specializing in business and individual taxation with an emphasis on real estate, the professional service industries, and high-net-worth individuals.

Ari is a Tax Supervisor with The Hechtman Group. A Certified Public Accountant, Ari specializes in business accounting and taxes, and personal taxes.

Jonathan is a CPA and Tax Supervisor for The Hechtman Group with over 15 years of experience in taxation for individuals, partnerships, and S corporations.

Lisa is a CPA and tax supervisor with expertise in accounting and taxation for individuals, partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, and Trusts.

As tax supervisor, Ryan is responsible for coordinating the tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance of tax returns to minimize tax obligations.

Kamil is a senior accountant who specializes in financial analyses of transactions and tax implications, review and preparing tax returns and other critical documents for his clients.

Marlene is a senior accountant specializing in income tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and trusts. She has been with THG since 2017.

Aracely is a staff accountant with 18 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting. She has worked with a diverse range of small businesses across different industries.

Connie is a staff accountant with expertise in tax preparation and general accounting. A native of Illinois, she has over 15 years’ experience in public accounting.

Esther is a staff accountant with expertise in tax compliance, bookkeeping, payroll, and other accounting services. She is a subject matter expert on legislation related to COVID-19 loans and grants.

Isaac is a staff accountant with The Hechtman Group. A former intern and now full-time employee, Isaac earned his bachelor’s in finance from Lake Forest College.

Crystal is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. As Client Advisory Services (CAS) lead, she provides training and implementation solutions that deliver scalable efficiencies to clients.

Native Chicagoan Daniela is a Client Advisory Services (CAS) specialist with over 16 years of experience in accounting. Optimize your CAS strategy with a conversation with Daniela and The Hechtman Group.

Karen is a Client Advisory Services (CAS) specialist who provides family practice clients with personalized accounting support based on the client’s individual needs.

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Meg joined The Hechtman Group Ltd in 2020 as Client Advisory Services (CAS) Specialist providing outsourced accounting services to small businesses.

Aracely is a staff accountant with 18 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting. She has worked with a diverse range of small businesses across different industries.

Julie is a tax administrator, assisting clients with tax preparation forms and e-filing of tax returns for processing with the IRS.  Contact Julie for guidance on e-filing your return.

Katie is an administrative assistant, providing critical support to The Hechtman Group partners, while working with clients during tax season to ensure a flawless execution from start to filing.

Maggie is the executive assistant to managing partner Jim Hechtman. Contact Maggie to schedule an appointment with Jim.