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Tilbrook CPA | Best CPA Firm & Tax Services in Jacksonville, FL
Your Trusted Jacksonville CPA for Comprehensive Tax, Bookkeeping, and Financial Advisory Services.
Tilbrook CPA provides personalized accounting, proactive tax preparation, outsourced bookkeeping, payroll management, and strategic business advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses across Jacksonville, FL, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, and the entire First Coast region.
From daily financial management to complex corporate tax restructuring, our goal is to help you optimize cash flow, maintain legal compliance, and make confident, data-driven financial decisions.
Your Trusted CPA Firm in Jacksonville & Beyond
James (Jim) Tilbrook, CPA, MBA, CGMA is the founder and managing member of Tilbrook CPA. As a strategic finance executive and experienced former Controller and CFO, Jim leads our tax, accounting, and consulting practice with a proven track record of driving financial performance across complex organizations.
Proven Track Record: Extensive financial leadership across public accounting, the Florida Auditor General, CSX Railroad, telecom, health insurance third-party administrators, manufacturing, logistics, and multi-location restaurant groups.
International & Multi-State Expertise: Successfully managed complex corporate restructurings and financial operations across the US, Europe, South America, India, and China.
Academic Credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting from Florida State University (FSU); MBA with an emphasis in International Business from Jacksonville University (JU).
Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA); Treasurer for First Coast Healing Hands.
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“I’ve worked with Jim Tilbrook since 2007 and admire his business acumen and grasp of financial management. Jim dealt successfully with the very complicated multi-state restructuring of Barbara Jeans Holdings, Inc”
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We Provide Strategic Financial Leadership & Year-Round Tax Strategy
Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals.
This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. James M. Tilbrook CPA is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism.
We have been a staple of the area's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.
Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area.
We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose James M. Tilbrook CPA receive competent and timely advice.
To become the most trusted financial partner for small and growing businesses, known for clear answers and dependable service.
Good accounting is not just filing forms on time. It is looking ahead, spotting problems early, and helping you make better choices all year round.
Over 5,000 returns filed, thousands of hours of bookkeeping handled, and a client retention rate above 95%.
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What services does Tilbrook CPA provide in Jacksonville, FL?
Tilbrook CPA provides comprehensive financial solutions including individual and corporate tax planning and preparation, monthly business accounting, outsourced bookkeeping, payroll management, estate planning, and fractional CFO business advisory services.
Who owns and leads Tilbrook CPA Firm?
The firm is owned and operated by James (Jim) Tilbrook, CPA, MBA, CGMA. Jim has over 20 years of financial management experience serving as a CPA, corporate Controller, and Chief Financial Officer across public and private sectors
What geographic areas does Tilbrook CPA serve?
Based in Jacksonville, FL, Tilbrook CPA serves clients throughout the First Coast region, including St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Ponte Vedra, and Orange Park, as well as multi-state and international businesses.
How can Tilbrook CPA help lower my business tax burden?
We utilize legal tax strategies, including entity choice adjustments (such as S-Corp elections), maximizing qualified business income deductions, retirement account tax strategies, cost segregation, and proactive quarterly tax estimates.
How do I get started with Tilbrook CPA?
Getting started is easy. You can schedule a free initial consultation by calling(904) 477-3369, emailing jim@tilbrookcpa.com, or filling out our online appointment form.