Background

LaMichelle Hecht, CPA, is the owner and CEO of Overhead Solutions Group, LLC. She brings with her more than nine years of accounting experience, including accounting, audits, business valuation, business and personal tax issues, and consulting. LaMichelle was born in Chicago, IL. When she is not working, she enjoys going on walks, spending time with her family, listening to podcasts and traveling.

Professional background

LaMichelle’s technical and business background includes accounting, auditing, tax consulting, general business consulting, and internal controls. In addition, he has in-depth expertise in the management of engagements, consultation with business owners and individuals regarding company operations and strategic planning, overall tax planning including individuals and their closely-held corporations, family tax planning, entity formation, analysis and control of costs and gross profits and budgeting. She has a passion for helping her clients develop and achieve their financial goals. She has a focus on providing high-quality services equally and treats all her clients with the same respect and professionalism, regardless of income or size of the business.

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Illinois CPA Society
National Association of Black Accountants
Chicago Financial Women
New Jersey Centers for Nonprofits

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Saint Joseph’s College
Master of Business Administration in Finance from Anderson University
C.P.A. license in the state of Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia

Speaking

In addition to leading Overhead Solutions Group, LaMichelle Hecht, CPA, is a respected speaker on nonprofit finance, grant compliance, tax strategy, and profitability. Over the past year, she has presented for nonprofit associations, financial organizations, podcasts, and television audiences. Select engagements are listed below.
LaMichelle is currently available for speaking engagements, workshops, panels, and media appearances.
Date
Event / Platform
Session Title / Topic
Format
Location / Host Organization
2/11/2025
Lead with Heart Podcast
Navigating Nonprofit Finances, Accounting & Tax Compliance
Podcast
Lead with Heart Podcast
9/25/2025
Strategy Shift Podcast
Maximizing Profit and Cutting Waste: From Razor-Thin Returns to a Thriving Model
Podcast
Strategy Shift Podcast
11/5/2025
NJ Center for Nonprofits
Managing Funding & Sponsorship
Webinar
New Jersey Center for Nonprofits
11/13/2025
Chicago Financial Women
Let’s Make a Plan! Tax, Estate & Financial Planning Panel
Panel
Chicago Financial Women
11/14/2025
Black Diamond Weekend (Black Brand)
CSR Reimagined: New Approaches
Panel
Hampton, Virginia
2/6/2026
WVEC 13 News Now
It’s Tax Season! What Changes Should Filers Look For?
TV Interview
WVEC 13 News Now
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