Baker Tilly is committed to employing diverse individuals at all levels within the firm. This commitment is supported through programs designed to enhance the employee experience.

Baker Tilly GROW (Growth and Retention of Women) was designed to provide women, at all levels in the firm, internal and external opportunities to network, share information, acquire skills, and develop rewarding professional relationships.

GROW was designed to uphold Baker Tilly’s core values, and emphasize the importance of creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes diversity. Although the primary focus of GROW is to improve the growth and retention of women at Baker Tilly, this platform enhances the professional development and work-life programs for all associates at our firm. GROW focuses on areas effecting both men and women such as:

  • Career advancement
  • Flexible work arrangements (FWAs)
  • Mentoring, networking
  • Benefits

We believe that by having work options that address multiple situations, offering competitive benefit programs, and implementing strong practices and innovative strategies, we will improve the work life of many.
 

Recent insights from our thought leaders
 Deannna Merryfied Women in Accounting

Employee benefit plans: Common compliance pitfalls and corresponding audit responses  
A complimentary podcast to help you identify and rectify top compliance, fiduciary, and organizational pitfalls in plan administration.



Deanna Merryfield is an assurance senior manager and helps lead the Milwaukee office Employee Benefits Audit Practice. She has over 10 years of experience with audits of employee benefit plans including 401(k) plans, defined benefit plans, ESOPs, and health and welfare plans. Her experience includes working on both private and public company plans.
 

 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer.

 

GROW Mission

GROW: Growth and Retention of Women at Baker Tilly

Mission: To significantly enhance the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of women at Baker Tilly.


Baker Tilly Named a Best Accounting Firm for Women

Benchmarking study ranks firms on criteria focused on removing barriers for women in the workplace.

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Baker Tilly Woman to Watch

Rachel Polson, CPA, a Partner at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, was the recipient of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 14th annual Women in Business awards, which profiled 51 outstanding female business leaders in the Twin Cities.

Clients and colleagues often turn to Rachel for her deep knowledge of US. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and complex debt transactions. However, Polson’s leadership skills contribute as much to her success as her financial expertise.