Manav began his career in public accounting in 2026 with Lewis & Knopf. As a Staff Accountant, he works in both the Tax and Audit departments, where his responsibilities include preparing individual tax returns and assisting with audit engagements for school districts.

As he begins his professional career, Manav is focused on continuing to develop his knowledge and experience in both tax and audit. He particularly enjoys preparing individual tax returns because each one presents a different set of circumstances and a new puzzle to solve. The opportunity to take on challenges, find solutions, and continually learn is what initially drew him to accounting.

Known for being adaptable, Manav’s coworkers would describe him as curious, helpful, and driven. He attributes his success to being detail-oriented, disciplined, and eager to learn. Manav recognizes that accuracy and reliability are critical in the accounting profession and strives to bring those qualities to each engagement.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Manav earned his Bachelor of Arts in Finance in 2025 and his Master of Science in Accounting and Data Analytics in 2026.

Manav was born in Illinois and grew up in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where he currently resides. Outside of the office, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and following soccer, basketball, and football. He is also a longtime soccer player, having played the sport for 10 years.

Education

• Michigan State University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Finance, 2025
  • Master of Science in Accounting and Data Analytics, 2026