Sam Bennett Email & Phone Number

I’m the Managing Partner for KPMG's Nashville and Knoxville offices, responsible for the growth, strategic direction, and oversight of the practice, which includes approximately 500 audit, tax and advisory professionals. I have more than 23 years of experience providing quality professional services to high profile companies in the consumer markets and manufacturing industries. I’ve held numerous specialist roles at the national level within KPMG, including roles related to audit execution, training and methodology, and the professional development of our people.I have significant experience with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) rules and regulations, Sarbanes Oxley implementation and compliance, debt and equity offerings, business combinations, lease accounting, accounting for asset sales, restructurings, discontinued operations, sale-leaseback transactions, share based payment arrangements, up-C structures and tax receivable agreements. I’m a highly organized, responsive, and transparent leader, that places the utmost importance on taking a common sense approach and delivering the highest quality, which facilities effective planning and consistent execution resulting in an unmatched client experience.

Listed skills include Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, and 22 others.