PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading advisory, tax and assurance firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) appoints Fred Massanova to serve as managing partner for the firm’s Philadelphia market. Effective June 1, Massanova will succeed Jeffrey Ferro who will continue in his role as Baker Tilly’s East region managing partner.

“Fred is uniquely positioned for continuing our success in the Philadelphia marketplace,” Ferro said. “His strong relationship skills, commitment to the Philadelphia community and overall leadership will continue to be a significant asset to our Philadelphia market and firm.”

“Philadelphia is full of opportunity for our firm and for our clients and I am honored to lead Baker Tilly’s practice here,” Massanova said. “I look forward to working with our outstanding professionals in this market to continue helping our clients protect and enhance their value.”

In his new role, Massanova will have responsibility for providing leadership, management and strategic direction for the firm’s Philadelphia market, including client service delivery, business development, talent recruitment and retention and profitability. Massanova will continue serving clients and leading the firm’s Philadelphia commercial practice as well as Baker Tilly’s East region private equity practice.

Baker Tilly is the fifth-largest accounting firm in the metro Philadelphia area, with 440 local professionals and offices in Philadelphia, Huntingdon Valley and Wilmington. Nationally, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the top 15 largest accounting firms in the U.S.

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