Jason J. Loven

Since joining the firm in 1995, Jason has built his career around helping business owners better understand their numbers and use that information to make smarter decisions. Whether he’s helping a client improve financial reporting, obtain financing, plan for taxes or work through a business challenge, Jason enjoys finding practical solutions that can make a meaningful difference.

Jason has extensive experience working with construction companies and contractors, with a strong background in construction accounting, job costing, overhead allocation and financial reporting. He understands that business owners don’t just need accurate financial statements, they need to know what the numbers mean and how to use them. Jason enjoys making complex financial information easier to understand and helping clients turn it into better business decisions.

As John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP’s Managing Partner, Jason is equally focused on the future of the firm and the success of its clients and team members. He believes in working hard, building strong relationships and having some fun along the way. Outside the office, Jason enjoys spending time up north, where his cabin agenda changes with the seasons and may include hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling or golfing. When he’s closer to home, he enjoys spending time with his family.

• Managing Partner of John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP since 2019
• Partner since 2007; joined John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP in 1995
• Treasurer, Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota/North Dakota Board of Directors
• More than 30 years of accounting, tax and business advisory experience
• Extensive experience serving contractors and construction-related businesses
• Advises construction companies on financial reporting, job costing, work-in-progress schedules, overhead allocation, bonding and banking needs
• Provides tax planning and strategic business consulting to closely held businesses and their owners
• Past Chair, ABC MN/ND Membership Committee

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, St. Cloud State University, 1992
• Associate of Arts, Mesabi Community College, 1987

• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP®), 2012
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 1997
• 2022 Associate of the Year, Associated Builders and Contractors of Minnesota/North Dakota (ABC MN/ND)
• 2019 Volunteer of the Year, Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX)
• Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
•  Member of Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants (MNCPA)
• Member, Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)