Women Who Mean Business | Jill Ganier

Blanchard, Ganier and Associates CPAs APC CPAs APC

For over 20 years, the Bayou area residents and businesses have trusted Blanchard, Ganier and Associates CPAs APC with their accounting needs. With locations in Houma and Thibodaux, the well-established firm is known for its dedication and precision in finding solutions for its clients. The executives and employees at Blanchard, Ganier and Associates CPAs APC lead with a passion for what they do. That passion is displayed by Jill Ganier, CPA, partner at Blanchard, Ganier and Associates CPAs APC.

A native of Houma, Ganier was always gifted with numbers and aimed to be a teacher growing up. But while attending college, her classes didn’t challenge her enough, so she switched her major to Electrical Engineering. 

“I did not like the physics portion of it, but I loved the math aspect,” she shared. “I then switched to accounting because I wanted the business portion. I had more of a business mind with the math aspect.” 

After graduating from Nicholls State University, Ganier entered the workforce in 2003 as a public accountant. She took a liking to the profession and decided to pursue her certified public accountant (CPA) designation to further her career. 

Ganier joined Michael J. Blanchard, CPA APC in 2007 and was named partner in 2016. Subsequently, the firm changed its name to Blanchard, Ganier and Associates CPAs APC in March of this year. 

“It was an exciting time for me,” she shared on being named partner. “I felt accomplished and that I finally achieved what I set out for.” 

With its long-term, hardworking and dedicated employees, the firm has built trust with its clients and always puts their needs first, Ganier said. 

“We’re always looking out for them,” she continued. “I find we’re on the cutting edge of new laws. We’re always keeping an eye open, especially lately with the COVID tax law changes and all of the stimulus packages. We’re always willing to assist and to help.” •