Archer Lewis CEO Jake Nice Recognized in Crain's Chicago Business 40 Under 40 List
Jake Nice, the founder and CEO of Archer Lewis, has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business 2026 '40 Under 40' list. The recognition highlights his leadership in growing one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the U.S., which now ranks among the top 70 national firms with over 63,000 clients and more than 600 employees. Nice has led Archer Lewis since its founding in 2024 by consolidating 42 regional accounting practices under a single brand. The firm specializes in tax, attest, and client accounting services and was ranked No. 7 on Accounting Today’s list of fastest-growing firms. Nice emphasized the collaborative effort behind the growth and his vision to continue investing in tools and talent. Before founding Archer Lewis, Nice co-founded StoicLane, served as a principal at Nationwide Ventures, and held roles at Avant and BMO Capital Markets.
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