Steve Thomason

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About Steve Thomason

As a Shareholder in LBMC’s Audit & Advisory practice, I help middle market businesses navigate the complexities of growth, compliance, and financial reporting with confidence.With deep roots in Chattanooga and over two decades of experience, I specialize in serving privately held, private equity-backed, and foreign-owned companies across manufacturing, distribution, service, and construction sectors. My advisory focus extends to some of today’s most technical accounting areas—from equity-based compensation and business combinations to complex revenue recognition and post-transaction accounting.In addition to audit and assurance services, I bring significant experience in employee benefit plan audits (EBPA) and in supporting nonprofit organizations with governance and financial clarity.What drives me? Building trust and long-term relationships—whether through helping clients make smarter financial decisions or giving back to the Chattanooga community. I currently serve on the boards of the Chattanooga Autism Center and the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga, where I’m proud to support causes that strengthen families and future generations.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a collaborative, experienced voice to help you think strategically about your business, your next transaction, or your financial reporting challenges.About LBMC:LBMC is a top 35 firm in the nation, recognized as a Forbes Best Firm, an Inc. Best in Business company, and a 2025 USA TODAY Top Recommended Accounting and Tax Firm. As one of the Southeast’s largest accounting and business consulting firms, LBMC provides industry-leading audit, tax, advisory, technology, human resources, and wealth advisory services to privately owned and private-equity-backed middle-market companies and individuals.We are actively looking to add top talent to each of our rapidly expanding service lines, so if you have an innate curiosity for solving problems and creating solutions—LBMC is the place for you! Our teams are highly collaborative, and all new hires will be supported by industry experts through coaching and mentorship programs.Please visit to view a list of all open positions.