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Matthew Lagieski, CPA

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Principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Matthew Lagieski is a Principal at CLA specializing in private equity deal services and transaction advisory. With deep experience in financial due diligence, he has advised on over 250 M&A transactions, focusing on the manufacturing, distribution, and construction sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of St. Thomas.

He is an active member of the Midwest finance community, demonstrated by his participation and promotion of key industry events like the ACG Chicago Midwest Capital Connection to engage with peers and clients.

Interesting fact: He has provided transaction advisory services on more than 250 merger and acquisition deals.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Middle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

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Curious But Skeptical
Friendly But Slow
ROI Driven

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Priorities

Topics Matthew cares about

M&A Transactions
His career is centered on providing buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence, having advised on over 250 M&A transactions.
Private Equity Deals
His primary professional focus is providing transaction advisory and deal services to private equity groups and their portfolio companies.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Principal
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
5-2023 - 4-2025
Manager - secondment as part of CLA Global
S&W
11-2021 - 11-2025
Manager
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
11-2018 - 11-2021
Senior Associate
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
9-2017 - 3-2018
Assistant Swim Coach
University of St. Thomas
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Education
2015 - 2016
Masters of Science in Accountancy
University of St. Thomas
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
University of St. Thomas
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