KBF opens first Arizona office in Phoenix

KBF has launched its first Arizona office in Phoenix to serve public and private companies, venture-backed startups, and established businesses across tax, assurance, and advisory needs. The move expands the firm’s footprint in a fast-growing market with major concentration in semiconductors, software, AI, manufacturing, and life sciences.

Why it matters: - KBF is moving closer to a cluster of companies in Greater Phoenix that need specialized tax, audit, and reporting support. - The office strengthens KBF’s reach in industries where the firm already has experience, including semiconductors, software, AI, manufacturing, life sciences, and defense. - The expansion adds another Southwest market for KBF after recent office openings in Denver, San Francisco, and Dallas.

What happened: - KBF announced the opening of its first Arizona office in Phoenix on October 29, 2026. - The office is located at Connect Labs by Wexford, 850 N. 5th Street, Suite 506, Phoenix, AZ 85004. - KBF said the Phoenix location will serve public and private companies, venture-backed startups, and established businesses. - The office will support clients with complex financial reporting and tax needs.

The details: - KBF’s services in Phoenix include audit and assurance. - The office will provide Accounting for Income Tax (ASC 740) and GAAP advisory. - KBF will offer managed accounting services. - The Phoenix team will handle tax planning and compliance for foreign businesses establishing a U.S. presence. - Greater Phoenix semiconductor companies have invested more than $300 billion in the region. - The region also includes a large base of real estate and professional services firms. - Alex Nelson, Director of Practice Development, is KBF’s contact for the Phoenix market. - Nelson has more than 30 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and client relationship management across professional services, life sciences, software, and technology. - Nelson leads new client acquisition, referral partnerships, and educational events at KBF. - Before joining KBF, Nelson was Managing Director for a regional accounting and finance consulting firm. - Nelson also served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an emerging growth software company. - For more information, interested parties can contact Alex Nelson at the Phoenix office.

Between the lines: - KBF is targeting a market where industrial growth and startup activity overlap, which can drive demand for both compliance work and strategic advisory services. - The company is also signaling a sales-focused expansion strategy by naming a business development leader as the local contact. - The emphasis on semiconductors and technology suggests KBF wants to win clients in sectors with complex reporting and tax requirements.

What's next: - KBF is expected to use the Phoenix office to build local client relationships and referral partnerships. - The firm may continue adding offices as it pushes into new regional markets. - Alex Nelson will lead outreach to companies in the Phoenix area.