Smith + Howard Reviews

3.9

70% would recommend to a friend

(105 total reviews)

Sean C. Taylor

79% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Smith + Howard has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 105 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Smith + Howard employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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105 reviews
4.0
21 June 2026
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Pros

Environment is good to work in the firm

Cons

Sometime the decision is not taken properly

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Smith + Howard Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for highlighting the positive work environment at Smith Howard. Creating a culture where our people enjoy coming to work and feel supported is incredibly important to us. We also appreciate your comments regarding decision-making. As we've continued to grow and evolve, we recognize that there are times when decisions can be complex and opportunities exist to improve communication, consistency, and execution. Feedback like yours helps us continue to learn and get better. Thank you again for your contributions to the firm, and we wish you continued success in your career.
1.0
20 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

They have 11 paid holidays and parental leave.

Cons

Heath insurance is outrageously high for families. They don’t match on 401K. The firm is all about cross selling services to clients in other offices. Flexible PTO is just a way for them to not owe anyone paid time off. The expectation is employees will take less time off and when someone leaves they don’t have to pay them for earned PTO. Salaries are too low for the insurance premiums to be that high. They don’t care if people leave because they want a smaller payroll and they can force other people to work more hours with increases in billable hour requirements. If you are young, single, don’t go to the doctor, and can work 70 hrs a week, then this is the place for you.

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Smith + Howard Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for recognizing some of the benefits we offer, including paid holidays and parental leave. We understand that periods of significant growth and transformation are not for everyone. At Smith Howard, we have been transparent about our strategy to grow both organically and through acquisitions as we work toward our long-term vision. We also recognize that growth brings complexity and that integrating operations, systems, and cultures across multiple firms is a journey that requires thoughtful planning and continuous improvement. Regarding benefits and compensation, we know these are deeply personal topics and important factors in the employee experience. We regularly review our offerings to remain competitive and sustainable while continuing to invest in programs that support our people and their families. Finally, we respectfully disagree with the notion that we do not care when employees leave. Our people are, and always will be, our greatest asset. We remain committed to listening to feedback, improving communication, and creating an environment where our employees can build meaningful and rewarding careers. We appreciate your contributions during your time with the firm and wish you continued success in your future endeavors.
4.0
9 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good people who care about you.

Cons

Work life balance is hard but that’s public accounting

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Smith + Howard Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you experienced the supportive and caring culture that we strive to create at Smith Howard. We also recognize that work-life balance can be challenging in public accounting. While it's an industry-wide reality, it's an area we continue to focus on and improve. In fact, our Chattanooga office was recently recognized with a special Work-Life Balance award as part of the Middle Tennessee Top Workplaces program. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you all the best in the future.
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