Illinois
Let’s face the future together.
Headquartered in Chicago, Baker Tilly has deep roots in the city and throughout the state, having served as an advisory, tax and assurance provider for more than 40 years in Illinois. Our team members are widely recognized as leaders in the communities where they live and work, and place a strong focus on both protecting and enhancing their clients’ value with industry specialization and geographic expertise.
In the windy city of opportunity, standing still is not an option. How can we help?
Baker Tilly is named a Best Workplace in Chicago by Fortune magazine
Honorees are selected based on team member feedback. Baker Tilly ranked 8th among 15 organizations included in the 2022 ranking.
Illinois regional leader
Thomas Walker, Jr., CPA, JD
Managing Partner
+1 (312) 729 8029
Tom Walker is the managing partner for Baker Tilly’s Illinois offices, as well as a managing director for Baker Tilly Capital, LLC, the wholly owned private investment banking subsidiary of Baker Tilly. He joined the firm in 2007 and has significant experience in structuring and negotiating transactions across a broad range of industries.
Tom and his family returned to Chicago in 2010. When he isn't cheering on the Blackhawks, Bears and Cubs, he spends time golfing, fishing and boating on Lake Michigan. In addition, Tom is a proponent for community involvement as a director for the Big Shoulders Fund, the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and many more organizations.
Awards and recognition
We’re honored to be consistently recognized for the collective efforts of our team members to create an inclusive, collaborative and value-driven culture.
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Top industries and services
Construction
Helping owners and executives of construction companies enhance performance, improve profitability, reduce costs and build connections to grow their business.
Real Estate
Innovative solutions for developers, owners, investors and property managers.
Manufacturing & Distribution
Helping manufacturing and distribution (M&D) companies reduce risk and improve efficiencies from the shop floor to the top floor.
Transactions
Baker Tilly works with clients on mergers, acquisitions, capital sourcing and markets, project finance, due diligence, valuation and transactions
Private Equity & Portfolio Companies
From private equity firms and their portfolio companies to family office, Baker Tilly leverages industry knowledge and operational experience to offer clients value from the fund level down through the entire portfolio.
Technology
Value-added solutions for software and technology companies
Risk Advisory
Baker Tilly addresses the full spectrum of risk, governance and compliance considerations in the context of industry, operations and culture.
State & Local Government
Baker Tilly serves the advisory, accounting and assurance needs of states, cities, counties, townships, boroughs, villages and other municipalities across the U.S.
Consulting
Address challenges and uncover opportunities with consultants focused on protecting and enhancing your value.
Tax
Contributing to clients’ success by accelerating tax deductions, increasing tax credits, reducing cash taxes and mitigating risks
Financial Services
The financial services industry continues to diversify, but competition and more complex vendor relationships make determining business strategy more complicated.