Earl T. Jeter, CPA, MBA
Earl T. Jeter has more than two decades (20+ years) of comprehensive experience across every phase of private industry, public accounting, corporate finance, municipal administration, and governmental auditing.
A Career Grounded in Integrity, Public Service & Fiscal Mastery
From conducting rigorous IRS tax examinations and directing multi-million dollar municipal audits to mentoring graduate students and steering emerging businesses, Earl Jeter brings unmatched multidimensional financial acumen to every engagement.
Academic Excellence & Graduate University Faculty
Wilmington University • Bachelor of Science & MBA in FinanceA native of New York, Earl earned both his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Wilmington University. Earl gives back to his alma mater as an Adjunct Professor, developing forward-looking curricula and instructing graduate coursework in Accounting, Auditing, Fraud Detection, and Forensic Investigation using contemporary 21st-century learning methodologies.
Public Accounting Roots & Non-Profit CFO Leadership
Wheeler, Wolfenden and Dwares • Housing Development CFOEarl began his professional accounting journey with Wheeler, Wolfenden and Dwares, a renowned Wilmington CPA practice, where he prepared and conducted statutory audits for diverse non-profit entities. Impressed by his strategic precision, a client recruited him directly to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a non-profit housing development organization for two years. There, he prepared multi-year financial projections, produced strategic development assessments, administered annual institutional budgets, and coordinated all external independent audit engagements.
Federal Regulatory Oversight & Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Experience
Internal Revenue Service • Internal Revenue Agent / ExaminerAs an agent with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Earl conducted formal tax examinations, formulated authoritative statutory tax positions, and negotiated official closures to complex tax issues with high-level corporate officers, certified accountants, and legal attorneys. This deep federal experience gives our clients an invaluable, inside understanding of regulatory compliance, examination defence, and tax mitigation strategies.
Corporate Financial Management & Supervisory Practice
Nixon Uniform Services • Philadelphia Public Accounting FirmEarl broadened his private enterprise background by serving as Finance Manager for Nixon Uniform Services, overseeing corporate cost accounting and operational cash flow. Subsequently, he served as Tax Supervisor at a prominent public accounting firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, leading complex multi-state corporate and high-net-worth tax engagements.
Municipal Leadership & City Auditor for Wilmington, Delaware
City of Wilmington • Internal Audit Manager (2007–2008) & City Auditor (2013–2017)Earl served the City of Wilmington across two distinct tenures. Initially serving as Internal Audit Manager (June 2007 – December 2008), he later returned as City Auditor (2013 – 2017). As the chief audit executive, Earl established sweeping municipal auditing policies, administered internal control overhauls, and delivered vital financial, operational, and policy guidance to the Mayor and Wilmington City Council. In the intervening period, he led Brandywine Accounting LLC in Wilmington.
The Founding & Mission of Jeter & Company, LLC
Private Practice Direction • High-Touch Client AdvisoryEarl departed municipal office to channel his passion into private practice. Under his direct leadership, Jeter & Company, LLC delivers a deeply personal touch to client relationships. Whether guiding an individual through an expedited tax return, assisting an entrepreneur in launching an LLC, or providing multi-year fractional CFO advisory for mature businesses, Earl brings relentless diligence, integrity, and proactive care to every number.
The Jeter & Company Standard
Unlike large, impersonal production mills where client files are passed between junior associates, Earl Jeter personally oversees our strategic client engagements. We combine institutional-grade expertise gained from the IRS and municipal audit executive leadership with the accessibility and personalized attention of a boutique Delaware practice.
- Proactive Year-Round Advisory: Constant monitoring of tax legislation and industry trends to eliminate surprises.
- Relationship-Driven Hybrid Pricing: Predictable monthly retainers established on trust and actual transactional data.
- Institutional Security: Bank-level encryption powered by AccountantsWorld client portal collaboration.
