Arlette Tillett

Arlette Tillett, CPA, is the founder and managing partner of Tillett & Co., a boutique accounting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, executives, and small business owners build financial clarity and long-term growth.

Before launching her own firm, Arlette spent over a decade in accounting and advisory roles, including time with a Big Four audit practice where she managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and led cross-functional teams through complex compliance and tax planning projects. She has advised clients ranging from early-stage startups to established enterprises, guiding them through entity formation, audits, M&A due diligence, and IRS negotiations.

Highlights of her work include:

• Scaling systems: Built financial reporting processes that reduced month-end close times by 40% for a mid-market technology firm.

• Tax strategy: Saved clients over $2M collectively in optimized tax planning, credits, and deductions.

• Growth guidance: Partnered with small business owners to structure operations, payroll, and compliance frameworks that supported 200%+ revenue growth.

• Discreet advisory: Trusted by high-net-worth individuals and executives to manage sensitive financial matters with confidentiality and care.

Arlette founded Tillett & Co. to give business owners a partner who could combine the rigor of large-firm expertise with the accessibility of a boutique practice. Her mission is to simplify the financial side of running a business so her clients can focus on building theirs.