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Q: What are the benefits of being a Chilton & Medley team member?
A: At Chilton & Medley, we have a culture that values the potential and rewards the talent of each team member. From compensation to continuing education to open communication, Chilton & Medley makes a deliberate effort to provide a stimulating, comfortable and professional working environment. Click here to see a complete listing of benefits.

Q: When was Chilton & Medley established?
A: Chilton & Medley was founded in 1988. Click here for a complete history of Chilton & Medley.

Q: Does Chilton & Medley have a hiring cycle?
A: Experienced CPAs and other professionals who are interested in being a part of the Chilton & Medley team are encouraged to contact Chilton & Medley at resume@cmcpa.com at any time..

For those initiating a career in public accounting, Chilton & Medley accepts and encourages resumes from any college or university. In addition, Chilton & Medley works directly with accounting professors at selected colleges and universities for referrals. We prefer candidates with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Chilton & Medley also participates in a recruiting process that kicks off in early September each year, with offers made to prospects prior to Thanksgiving for a start date in early January.

Q: What kind of clients does Chilton & Medley serve?
A: Chilton & Medley’s client profile includes closely held private companies, individuals and entrepreneurs with local, regional, multi-state and international activities and annual revenues ranging up to $300 million. Industry representation includes:

  • manufacturing & distribution
  • law firms
  • construction & real estate
  • restaurants
  • health care
  • energy
  • not-for-profits
  • insurance

Q: What does tax season feel like at Chilton & Medley?
A: Chilton & Medley values family and encourages its team members to balance their personal and work responsibilities year-round. As for any accounting firm, tax season is literally a “taxing” time of year for our staff requiring additional work hours. Chilton & Medley supports it employees during this stressful time of year by providing dinner--prepared right in our own staff kitchen--every night and lunch for any Saturday work. Impromptu ice cream sundae parties are held during tax season as well. Also, we provide additional staff support to help accommodate the increased workload. And, we are open to new ideas and ways to help relieve work-related stress while still providing high-quality, timely services to our clients.

Q: What are the growth opportunities at Chilton & Medley?
A: The personal and professional development of Chilton & Medley team members is a key component of our corporate culture. At Chilton & Medley, we respect, value and appreciate the input and opinions of each team member and encourage the expression of ideas and concepts. We also challenge team members and help them be successful by identifying areas for their individual growth by offering:

  • opportunities to work in a variety of areas to gain broader professional experience
  • a variety of choices for Continuing Professional Education (often offered on site and paid for by Chilton & Medley) opportunities for promotion

Q: Where is Chilton & Medley located?
A: Our street address is 462 South Fourth Street, on the 25th Floor of Meidinger Tower in downtown Louisville. We are located in the heart of Louisville’s business district and are within walking distance of numerous restaurants, ranging from fast food to bistros to four-star dining. Just across the street from our office building is the historic luxury hotel, The Seelbach, and we are just four blocks from the Kentucky Center for the Arts, the state’s performing arts showcase.

Q: How many employees does Chilton & Medley have?
A: We average 100 employees including professional and staff team members.

Q: Where is Chilton & Medley going?
A: Chilton & Medley is one of the Metro Louisville area’s Top Ten public accounting firms. For the last two years, we have been ranked as the #1 largest CPA firm in the Louisville Metropolitan area by Business First’s Book of Lists.  In addition, our employees have ranked us one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Kentucky for the last three years consecutively!

Q: How many partners does Chilton & Medley have?
A: There are ten partners at Chilton & Medley. To meet the partner team, click here.

Q: What are the professional designations for the accounting industry?
A: Click here to link to a glossary of designations.