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Jennifer Blackwood, CPA

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Managing Principal of Tax Services at PYA
📍 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Jennifer Blackwood is the Managing Principal of Tax at PYA, bringing nearly three decades of experience in tax compliance, planning, and consulting. She specializes in serving individuals, partnerships, and corporations across healthcare, real estate, and professional services. Jennifer is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee.

Demonstrating a strong commitment to her community, Jennifer serves on the board of directors and the Finance Committee for Knoxville Habitat for Humanity. This involvement showcases her dedication to applying her financial expertise to support local causes outside of her primary professional responsibilities.

Jennifer is the president of the Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA).

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Managing Principal of Tax Services
Job Level
Senior
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Tax Compliance & Planning
Her entire 28-year career has focused on tax compliance, planning, and consulting for individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
Healthcare & Real Estate
Her professional biography specifically highlights her extensive experience providing tax services to clients within the for-profit healthcare and real estate sectors.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Managing Principal of Tax Services
PYA
7-2023
Tax Principal
PYA
2-1997 - 6-2023
Director
HG&A Associates, PC
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PYA Names Jennifer Blackwood Tax MP, Promotes Derek Long and Others. Featured in MyCPE.com
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PYA Announces New Tax Leader, Principal and Other Promotions. Featured in InsidePublicAccounting.com
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Education
1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1990 - 1993
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Rhea County High School
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