Bio

Heather Acker, managing principal and leader of the firm’s risk advisory practice, has more than two decades of experience serving public sector organizations. As the firm’s risk advisory practice leader, Heather’s responsibilities include oversight of 300 professionals who specialize in helping clients to address governance, risk and compliance issues in areas such as internal audit, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance and management of financial and operational risks. Prior to this role, she oversaw all aspects of quality for Baker Tilly’s public sector industry practice, specializing in serving the needs of state and local government clients. She has been deeply involved in professional industry associations, including AICPA committees, throughout her career. Heather serves on Baker Tilly’s board of principals. Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting University of Wisconsin Madison;