LOS ANGELES, CA (July 31, 2024) – GHJ, a national advisory and accounting firm, is proud to announce that GHJ Nonprofit Practice Leader Donella Wilson, Tax Practice Leader Gina McLeod and State and Local Tax Practice Leader Frances Ellington Gutierrez were named Women of Influence: Accountants by the Los Angeles Business Journal.
“It is an honor to work alongside these visionaries,” said GHJ Managing Partner Tom Barry. “Donella, Gina and Frances are three exceptional leaders who deliver outstanding service to their clients, colleagues and communities.”
“Women of Influence: Accounting” is a special section of the Los Angeles Business Journal. The annual feature celebrates women who have made a significant impact on the accounting profession and in the Los Angeles community.
DONELLA WILSON
Donella leads GHJ’s Nonprofit Practice and serves as the President and Chief Philanthropy Officer of GHJ Foundation. In 2024, she also joined GHJ’s Executive Committee, further cementing her role in shaping the future of the Firm. Donella works alongside many leading nonprofit organizations through her work at GHJ and through her service on the boards of Southern California Grantmakers and Food Forward.
GINA MCLEOD
Gina became Tax Practice Leader in 2024 and leverages her extensive experience at a Big Four firm to innovate and expand GHJ's tax services. Gina is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, which aligns with GHJ’s #BeMore philosophy, and serves on the board of We Are Brave Together, a supportive community for mothers of children with disabilities and unique needs.
FRANCES ELLINGTON GUTIERREZ
Frances specializes in multistate income and franchise tax, indirect tax and credits and incentives, and her expertise has positioned GHJ as a leader in the field. She is a Director on the Los Angeles Chapter Board of CalCPA, which focuses on partnerships and continuous learning in the accounting profession. Additionally, Frances is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina.
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About GHJ
GHJ is a national advisory and accounting firm with employees in nearly 30 states and clients around the world. Our team of experts meet clients where they are and provide personalized service for nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Ranked as a Top-100 Firm, 7th Fastest-Growing Firm, Top Regional Leader in the West and Best Firm to Work For by Accounting Today, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future.
Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms around the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to partner with its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 157 countries across the globe. GHJ has 20 partners and more than 200 staff members, who serve thousands of clients. The Firm is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
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