LBMC, a top 35 accounting and business consulting firm nationally and one of the Southeast’s largest professional services firms, announced the official ribbon cutting of LBMC India last month.
While LBMC has partnered with India-based teams for several years, the newly dedicated LBMC India location represents the firm’s long-term commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes while expanding capacity in ways that protect quality and client relationships.
Reassurance for Clients: This Is About More Time, Not Less Attention
As competitors across the industry have leveraged global delivery for over a decade, LBMC’s expansion ensures the firm continues to meet growing demand while reinforcing what clients value most: high-touch relationships, deep expertise, and proactive problem-solving.
LBMC CEO and Managing Shareholder Jim Meade emphasized that LBMC India is a client-first strategic investment designed to work with U.S.-based experts to do what they do best: guide, advise, and solve complex challenges.
“Our clients face more complexity than ever before, and they deserve a team that has the capacity and clarity to stay ahead of it,” said Meade. “LBMC India gives the entire LBMC organization more capacity to work strategically, innovate with clients, and build the relationships that define LBMC. This is not outsourcing; it’s optimizing. This is how we continue to deliver the experience clients expect when they choose a nationally recognized professional services firm.”
A Global Team, One Standard of Excellence
LBMC India was built through a strategic Build-Operate-Transfer collaboration with BCT Consulting (BCT), enabling LBMC to establish a secure, high-performance global center that operates with the same rigor, standards, and client-first mindset as its U.S. offices.
LBMC shareholders Chuck Tomlin (Tax) and Jacob Schuetze (Audit) are leading efforts on the ground in India to ensure integration, quality, and alignment with LBMC’s culture.
“Our India teams have long been part of the LBMC family,” said Tax Shareholder Chuck Tomlin. “Establishing LBMC India allows us to deepen training, strengthen project consistency, and build a unified global team that delivers quality without compromise. Today, our local team here includes not only Tax and Audit expertise, but expansive Advisory services including Cybersecurity, Transaction Advisory Services, Client Advisory and Accounting Services (CAAS) and even Enterprise talent team members.”
“This expansion gives us the ability to support clients with greater speed, precision, and capacity — especially in complex areas of audit,” added Audit Shareholder Jacob Schuetze. “We have been partnering with the talent here for a few years and continue to build a model that strengthens the client experience at every level.”
A Natural Extension of LBMC’s 40-Year Legacy
For four decades, LBMC has earned a national reputation for “Conversations That Matter and Connections That Last.” The firm’s global expansion reflects that same philosophy: more time for relationships, more capacity for strategic thinking, and more resources to solve the complex and complicated challenges that help clients grow.
About LBMC
LBMC is one of the Southeast’s largest accounting and business consulting firms and a nationally recognized top 40 firm serving more than 11,000 clients with diverse needs across a spectrum of industries. Primary client groups include privately-owned and private-equity-backed middle market companies in the healthcare, manufacturing/distribution, real estate, and technology spaces. LBMC leverages advanced business intelligence and AI technologies to drive growth, efficiency, and strategic insights for our clients. Founded in 1984 as a traditional accounting firm, LBMC today is an industry leader in audit, tax, advisory, technology, human resources, and wealth advisory services for businesses and individuals. LBMC has more than 1,000 team members, with offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Memphis, Tennessee; Louisville, Kentucky; Charlotte, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and remote offices. For more information on LBMC’s experts and comprehensive services, visit our website or call 615-377-4600. Discover career opportunities and learn more about how LBMC’s services and culture can support your business goals. Connect with us on LinkedIn for the latest insights on talent, client engagement, and business growth.