Our Approach
Who We Are
We are an independent management consulting firm located in Chicago, Illinois with projects managed nationally. We specialize in creating value for our clients by assisting them with complex special projects.
What We Do
We provide immediate impact consulting. We implement the solutions we recommend. We are fixers that create value and reduce risk. We solve the problem, not dwell on the issues.
Our Advantage
Our expertise is solving complex business problems. We identify solutions and value, rather than problems and issues. We are consultants who identify and implement solutions.
Our Expertise
Change Management
Many of our clients are in transition. Whether its a reorganization, acquisition or divestiture, we have experience with clients going through change. Our clients rely on us to guide them to solutions during this transition period.
Critical Engagements
Our team is experienced in solving complex problems. Our typical engagement is generally critical in nature and requires immediate solutions. We are trained to offer our value in engagements that are time or subject sensitive.
Finance and Accounting
You opened your doors because you have a passion you want to share with the world, and so do we. Our combination of public accounting, consulting and industry experience gives us multiple perspectives which create more value for you. We’ve assembled a team of professionals skilled in audit, bookkeeping and financial close, tax preparedness, planning and filing, systems, and process improvement and implementation. Learn more about partnership levels that fit your unique needs.
Interim & Project Resources
Demands on finance and accounting staff can often exceed their capacity, leading to unfinished projects or overworked staff. Our people’s unique blend of experience allows us to work with in-house teams to knock out one-time projects, tackle complex accounting issues, or simply supply the staffing to carry out day-to-day functions.
Client Headache Spectrum
We understand our clients need to constantly improve and innovate to remain competitive in today's environment. Companies do not always have the time, resources or appropriate skill sets to align with executing complex projects or issues supporting the business. We serve clients in need of consultants and accountants to add immediate impact and value.
Creating value during all type of headaches:
Our team
What our clients say
“Cutrara Consulting came in and addressed my finance, accounting and audit problems. I brought them in and they told me what I needed to do. They answered all of my questions even on other matters”
About us
We are reliable and experienced professionals your company can trust.
Lake Michigan partners is an independent management consulting firm located in Chicago, Illinois with projects managed nationally. We specialize in creating value for our clients by assisting them with complex special projects. We provide financial, accounting, business process and risk consulting.
We work with our clients to align the company’s support activities with the organization’s overall business strategy. We serve as an extension of management to execute special projects or specialized services.
Thought Leadership
We work with companies across all industries, helping to implement initiatives. With each engagement, we gain new insights into how to increase efficiency, productivity, and creativity. Applying what we learn helps clients build more productive and value adding finance, accounting and audit outputs. Sharing knowledge helps our clients improve.