Carolyn E. Raden, CPA

Carolyn serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the firm, where she oversees the finance and accounting functions, including strategic financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, financial reporting, budget development, merger and acquisition financial due diligence, treasury management, tax compliance, and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting. Carolyn is a member of the firm’s Management Committee and is dedicated to enhancing the firm's financial strength and operational efficiency. She is also the President and co-founder of the Kovitz Cares Foundation, where she actively contributes to community initiatives.

Prior to joining Kovitz, Carolyn worked in the assurance services function of Deloitte & Touche, LLP, serving as Audit Manager to a variety of public and private clients. Carolyn received her Master in Professional Accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Carolyn is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the states of Illinois and Texas and belongs to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. She is also a member of The CFO Leadership Council and Chief, a leadership organization for senior executive women.