Brandon Andries is an Executive Managing Partner with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP.

He is responsible for firm operating activities and infrastructure and provides leadership to the areas of firm finance, information technology, legal, and best processes. Brandon is a member of the firm’s Executive, Management, and Compensation Committees, Risk Committee, and Project Board Steering Committee. He has also held leadership roles with the Internal Accounting and Auditing Committee, IT Committee, and Practice Management Committee. Additionally, he oversees the Managing Partner positions in each of Baker Tilly’s Midwest locations which includes offices in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and throughout Wisconsin. Prior to becoming the COO in 2005, Brandon was the Regional Managing Partner for the firm’s Minnesota Region.

• Strong operational experience in leading the operational and administrative functions across the firm.
• Working with the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, oversees legal activities and all business insurance.
• Working with the Chief Information Officer, oversees information technology and organizational reporting and monitoring.
• Working with the Chief Financial Officer, oversees strategic planning and financial reporting of organizational performance metrics.
• Extensive experience with organizational development, human resource management, budget and resource development and execution, strategic planning, and the development and monitoring of systems to manage both operational and programmatic work that involves high levels of collaboration.
• Led the reorganization of internal operations including human resources, marketing, finance, and project management.
• Led the transition of the firm’s corporate headquarters and name change.
• Ensures that relevant financial data is analyzed and presented to the CEO and Managing Partners.
• Solid experience in directing short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.
• Led M&A transactions ranging from $1 million to $65 million to support overall strategic objectives.
• Leads the development of internal policies and procedures to ensure quality service.
• Participates in capital market development.
• Oversees large client audit and tax engagements.
• Possesses significant experience as a general business advisor to commercial, and manufacturing / distribution clients.
• Successfully led the Minnesota business unit with annual revenues of $20 million.
• Led the firm’s manufacturing and distribution industry group which has grown to encompass $20 million in billings and more than 70 employees in five regions.
• Participated in development courses through Harvard Business School Executive Education.
  

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Baker Tilly representative for Baker Tilly International

• Waunakee DeForest Ice Rink (WDIR) – Project Leader and Board Treasurer
• Bruker AXS, Inc. – Served on the Board of Directors and chaired the Audit Committee
  

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance