US-based consulting firm BRG has selected Barbara Vanich as new managing director within its Financial Institution Advisory practice in Washington, DC.
In her new position, Vanich will counsel clients on auditing and accounting matters, drawing on her background in corporate governance and internal controls.
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She is a certified public accountant with more than 30 years of experience, BRG said while announcing the appointment earlier this month.
Vanich previously spent over 17 years at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), where she occupied several executive posts, culminating in her role as chief auditor.
While heading the Office of the Chief Auditor, she managed the organisation’s standard-setting initiatives and acted as the board’s primary adviser on auditing and related professional standards.
BRG president and CEO Tri MacDonald said: “Barbara’s arrival immediately strengthens BRG’s position in auditor liability matters and US GAAP accounting policy investigations.
“Her leadership at the PCAOB gives the firm a distinctive capability in these highly specialised matters and expands the range of support we can provide to clients.”
Vanich’s broader career includes auditing for firms of different scales, managing accounting policy for a major issuer, and working as an independent consultant, providing perspective across financial reporting and governance requirements.
Commenting on her appointment, Vanich said: “I’m pleased to join BRG at a time when accounting and regulatory expectations continue to evolve.
“Having spent much of my career helping shape auditing standards and financial reporting practices, I look forward to working alongside BRG’s multidisciplinary team to provide practical, thoughtful advice to clients.”
