The mission defines the organization’s core purpose. The vision outlines future aspirations. The core values guide how the organization operates and are the principles that inspire every action. So, what values guide KLR?

Integrity, client-centric service, community, collaboration and innovation.

Here’s a closer look at those values, and how our team embodies and exemplifies these principles every day.

Our Core Values:

• Integrity | Honesty & Trust

Integrity is all about doing the right thing even when no one is watching. It is a value that has built KLR from the ground up.

“To me, integrity is second nature--something that was ingrained in me from a young age. Knowing that integrity drives our work at KLR means everything to me,” reflects Frank Jacinto, Senior Manager.

• Client-centric | Exceeding Expectations

Integrity forms the foundation of trustworthy and effective client relationships, and client-centric service is what KLR is all about.

As Audit Manager Kat DeFreitas puts it, “It is very evident how committed we are to our clients. We are always willing to go above and beyond to help our clients grow.”

Audit Supervisor Brittany Tumulty agrees. “Every day we show our clients that we’re not just their auditors, and that’s something that makes coming to work each day meaningful and worthwhile for me. My work is so much more impactful knowing that we’re not just transactional with our clients, we’re working to build relationships and long-term value for both them and the community at large."

• Community | Always Giving Back

Showing up for our clients goes beyond fieldwork, phone calls and emails. In everything we do, we seek to make the greatest impact, and our commitment to community helps make that a reality.

“Giving back has always been a big part of me,” says Audit Supervisor Taylor Bulis. “I started volunteering in high school, continued throughout college, and now I volunteer as a mentor as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. It’s so wonderful that KLR shares this value of community."

• Collaboration | Listening + Evolving Together

That team spirit is what makes KLR stand out. Between community events, client fieldwork and internal training, collaboration is apparent.

“Whether we are out at a client, prepping a binder or training interns, collaboration is at work at KLR,” reflects Kat. “No matter how busy we are, there is always a spirit of camaraderie, which not only makes everyone’s job smoother and easier, but inspires me to bring my best self to the office every day.”

And there’s one other setting where collaboration is evident.

“Being on the KLR soccer team has allowed me to get to know my colleagues on a more personal level,” Kat says. “Seeing us come together on the field is not only fun but translates into inspiring teamwork and collaboration in the workplace. It’s fun to have that unique bond with co-workers.”

• Innovation | Never Stop Learning

That incredible spirit of collaboration has allowed the KLR team to reshape perspectives when needed, and come together to prioritize creative, forward-thinking solutions.

As Director of Talent Acquisition, JP Cambareri puts it, “Becoming future ready is all about embracing technology and leaning into innovation whenever we can.”

These core values showcase who we are and what we do. Partner Anthony Mangiarelli sums it up perfectly- “At the end of the day, all businesses want to be successful in the long-term and grow, and KLR is living proof of that. That’s what sets us apart—we can advise on business growth and related success because we’ve lived it! Our values are what got us here.”

Learn more about KLR’s impact and how we help our clients, colleagues and community Become Future Ready.