Karbon Named in Fortune's 2026 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Chicago™, Ranking No. 16

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2026 — Karbon has been named one of Fortune's 2026 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Chicago™, ranking 16. The recognition reflects the company's commitment to building a workplace where people have autonomy, clarity on what matters, and confidence that their ideas are valued.

This award builds on sustained momentum for Karbon across workplace and product excellence, recognized by earning a Great Place to Work® Certification in the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines, and a spot in the UK Best Workplaces in Tech™ list for the second year running. In 2026, Karbon topped G2's Spring Report as #1 accounting practice management software for the 18th quarter and earned #12 on G2's Best Software Awards, while ranking #360 on Deloitte's 2025 Technology Fast 500 with 202% revenue growth.

"Our employer awards and our product awards are telling the same story," said Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon. “When people have autonomy, feel valued and see growth paths, they think differently. Ownership comes naturally and employees care about their outcomes. We built a culture that enables people to do their best work within a supportive community environment.”

Karbon’s Chicago team is a clear reflection of this culture. With over 50 employees and a recently expanded office space, the team operates on a flexible hybrid model built around the reality that people do their best work differently. Beyond flexibility, Karbon has invested in a six-tier growth track that gives employees a clear path forward, whether that means moving up or moving laterally into an entirely different function.

"What our Karbonites have built here is something special, and it's rooted in our values. We see those show up every day in how people work, collaborate, and grow together. Karbon is a place where careers can genuinely evolve across the business. People have moved from sales to customer success, from implementations to product ownership, and so much more," said Jourdan Pym, VP of People at Karbon. "They bring the curiosity and the drive, and Karbon gives them the room to run with it."

Fortune’s 2026 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Chicago™ list was produced in partnership with Great Place to Work, by analyzing survey responses from employees across small and medium organizations to identify companies delivering measurable positive outcomes regardless of role, background, or tenure. Karbon's inclusion on this list signals that the company has built a culture that holds across geographies and levels.

About Karbon

Karbon, a global leader in AI-powered practice management software for accounting firms, provides an award-winning, collaborative cloud platform focused on streamlining work and communications within a firm and its clients. Karbon drives unprecedented value for its customers evidenced by its #1 ranking on G2 and customer-reported savings of 18.5 hours per week per employee. Founded in 2014, Karbon has customers in 40 countries with employees across the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United Kingdom, and the Philippines. Karbon is well-funded and backed by Tidemark, Five Elms, and Blackbird.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and For All Model™ help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified or receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ List.

About Fortune

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