Amber Larsen
Senior Tax Manager
About
Amber Larsen is a CPA and Senior Manager at DHJJ with over two decades of experience in tax and accounting. She specializes in individual taxation, tax planning, and advising closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Amber primarily serves clients in real estate, consulting, law, psychology, dental practices, and marketing. Her work style is collaborative, relational, and detail-oriented, and she is an excellent communicator with both clients and colleagues. Amber also leads DHJJ’s intern program, mentoring future accounting professionals and supporting staff development.
She was drawn to the accounting industry by her desire to help people better understand their finances and plan confidently for the future. She values building strong client relationships and enjoys bringing ideas and marketplace connections that add value beyond compliance. Among Amber’s proudest achievements are launching DHJJ’s intern program and graduating from the Rainmaker Academy, which enhanced her skills in leadership, business development, and client engagement.
Amber earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois and a master’s in taxation from DePaul University. In 2013, she chose to join DHJJ for its balance of big-firm expertise and close-knit culture. She appreciates the firm’s flexibility, professional support, and emphasis on learning and client care.
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Amber lives in the western suburbs of Chicago and has two wonderful kids and the “cutest Cavapoo puppy ever.”
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She enjoys reading, traveling, and doing puzzles when she is not cheering on her kids at their club swim, ice skating, and gymnastics events.
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Amber finds inspiration in the quote: “If it was easy, everyone would do it. And if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”
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