The CJ Group

05/22/2026

Big news from the 2026 D CEO & ACG M&A Awards — The CJ Group took home recognition in the $50M–$250M transaction category!

The deal behind the award: last July, the senior leadership of Schirm USA, Inc. —Chad Kern, Cody Helm, and Rebecca Rodgers — completed a $60 million management buyout of the company they'd built, forming Liberation Chem-Toll, LLC to bring Texas ownership to a 50-year-old chemical manufacturer serving U.S. agriculture.

Our own Gary Jackson, Mikayla Markland, and Hector Gutierrez were proud to serve as advisors on this one. Keeping jobs, facilities, and American manufacturing capability right here in our own backyard is exactly the kind of work we love being part of. Congratulations to the whole team. 🤝

04/24/2026

Big news for The CJ Group 🎉

We’re excited to share that Mike Rizkal has been named Managing Partner.

Mike has played a big role in shaping where we are today -- bringing a forward-looking mindset, a strong commitment to our people, and a focus on helping our clients get the financial clarity they need to move forward with confidence.

As we head into this next chapter, Mike’s leadership will continue to build on what makes CJ… CJ.

Investing in our team. Continuing to evolve how we use technology to better serve our clients. And building strong, lasting relationships in the communities we serve.

We also want to recognize Scott Bates—thank you for the leadership, vision, and commitment that helped bring CJ to where it is today. We wouldn’t be here without you, and we’re grateful for the impact you continue to have on the firm.

We’re excited about what’s ahead—and proud of the people who make it possible.
https://www.thecjgroup.com/the-cj-group-names-mike-rizkal-managing-partner/

01/28/2026

Attention Business Owners: It’s time to update your benefit plans for 2026!

The IRS released the new inflation adjustments, and there are some big changes for employer-sponsored plans. ✅ 401(k) limit increases to $24,500. ✅ New "Super Catch-Up" limits for employees 60-63. ✅ Critical updates for Simple IRAs and Pensions.

Don't wait to adjust your payroll. See exactly how these changes affect your business and what steps you need to take now.

Read our clear, simple guide here:

Review the new 2026 IRS retirement plan contribution limits for employers for 401(k)s, SIMPLE IRAs, and SECURE 2.0, Roth catch-up requirements

11/06/2025

Our tax team takes pride in great work—and still finds time to have fun doing it.
At CJ, “busy season” doesn’t mean burnout. With the right tools, more innovative processes, and a culture built on teamwork, you’ll find space to grow your expertise and your happiness.

Whether you’re starting your career or ready to lead a team, you’ll have mentors who guide you, leaders who listen, and peers who’ve got your back. Because at CJ, success isn’t just measured in billable hours—it’s measured in smiles, collaboration, and the satisfaction of work done right.

👉 Join our growing Tax team in Frisco or Fort Worth and see why people love working here—no, really.
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11/04/2025

You want opportunity — not politics. Mentorship — not micromanagement. Growth — without burnout.

That’s what makes The CJ Group different. We’re a large-local CPA firm that offers:
🌟 Big-firm perks, without the big-firm quirks
💬 Real collaboration and leadership access
🚀 A culture built for growth (and laughter)

We’re hiring Tax Associates, Seniors, and Supervisors who are ready to grow their careers — and actually enjoy the journey.
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10/15/2025

Champions of Courage, indeed. 💛

A heartfelt thank you to Ronpak, The Parks Family, and Johanson & Yau for their generous support of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County through the Champions of Courage giving level at this year’s Wurst Golf Fest! 🏌️‍♂️🥨

Your donations help CACCC continue providing safety, healing, and justice for children and families in crisis — turning compassion into action and generosity into lasting change.

We’re grateful for your courage to give and your heart for the cause. 🙌

10/15/2025

A huge thank you to our Photo Sponsor — Nextep, and to our Hole Sponsors -- Todata and the Angela Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Fund — for adding heart, laughter, and purpose to every swing at this year’s Wurst Golf Fest! 🥨💛

Your support helps turn a day on the green into lasting impact for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County. Because every hole, like every child, deserves a shot at something great. 💪

10/14/2025

Forged in strength. Driven by purpose. 🔩

Big thanks to Signal Metal Industries for standing strong as a Friends of the Center sponsor at this year’s Wurst Golf Fest! Their commitment to community proves that the strongest foundations aren’t made of steel — they’re made of heart. 💛

10/14/2025

Raising the bar (and everything else)! 💪

A huge thank you to Davis Crane Service for LIFTING UP the community as a Friends of the Center sponsor at this year’s Wurst Golf Fest! 🏌️‍♂️🥨

Their support helps the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County provide safety, healing, and justice for local kids — proof that strong foundations don’t just build skylines, they build hope. 💛

10/08/2025

Forged in strength. Built on heart. 💛

A huge thank you to King Architectural Metals for their incredible Champions of Courage donation at the 2025 Wurst Golf Fest!

Their generosity gives local Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County heroes — law enforcement officers, CPS workers, members of the DA’s office, medical professionals, and more — a well-deserved day of fun and camaraderie on the course.

Because when it comes to protecting kids and honoring those who serve them, King Metals proves that real strength is found in community. 💪