Overview

Kristin Dunner is a Director and the head of the firm’s Tax Group. With more than two decades of experience in public accounting, Kristin has successfully and strategically collaborated with clients to navigate an extensive array of tax and business-related issues.

Kristin is well-versed in advising publicly-traded and privately-held entities with their U.S. tax and business needs. Moreover, she has experience assisting clients with addressing federal and state tax compliance, tax consulting, strategic planning, income tax controls and risk assessments, and income tax accounting related matters (e.g., accounting for uncertain tax positions, deferred tax analysis and other ASC 740 considerations). Her experience covers a diverse range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, professional services, technology, pharmaceutical, aerospace/defense and utilities for both inbound and outbound entities.

Proactive

Foundational to serving her clients, Kristin seeks to thoroughly understand their business operations and their short- and long-term goals. Kristin is known for her strong professional relationships and personalized approach to servicing her clients. She possesses outstanding project management, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to prioritize, delegate and manage her time to provide exceptional service to clients. She believes in developing, nurturing and sustaining deep professional relationships so that she can identify key tax planning opportunities when they arise to meet the needs and objectives of our clients.

Kristin has a collaborative leadership style which creates an inclusive environment that energizes the Tax Group, drives creativity and efficiencies, as well as cultivates a work culture that is productive, people-focused and joyful. Kristin is a mentor and fosters inclusive and diverse teams while regularly reaching out to team members to check-in on their well-being.

Outside of the Office

Kristin is a member of the United Way of Metro Chicago Women United Affinity Group, which focuses on advancing social equity in select neighborhoods that have been historically and systematically disenfranchised. She also enjoys baking, walking and traveling. Some of her favorite destinations are Costa Rica, Maine and the Upper Peninsula.

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified Public Accountant

Memberships & Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Education

• M.S.A., University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
• B.S., Accounting, University of Southern Maine
• B.S., Economics, University of Southern Maine

News

ORBA Welcomes Kristin N. Dunner, CPA, MSA as a New Director and Head of Tax

ORBA, one of Chicago’s largest public accounting firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristin Dunner, CPA, MSA as a new Director and Head of Tax.