Illinois
Illinois businesses can’t stand still. The Baker Tilly team is committed to helping forward-looking, strategic enterprises achieve growth and economic vitality.
Let’s face the future together.
Connect with our teamHeadquartered 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?
Illinois regional leader
Adam L. Grinde, CPA
Managing Principal
+1 (312) 729 8323
Adam is managing principal of Baker Tilly's Illinois market. With nearly 30 years of experience, he provides leadership, management and strategic direction to grow the firm within the Illinois market. In addition, he fosters team member development and engagement, strengthening the firm’s presence in the community. He has extensive experience with audit and advisory, working with both domestic and multinational companies, Adam brings a valuable perspective on growth and problem-solving.
Adam is a lifelong Illinois resident with deep ties to the local community. He currently serves as a board member of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation, and in the Chicago Council on Global Affairs president’s circle. He is also a member of the Illinois Council of Feed My Starving Children and a leadership council member of the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Environmental, social and governance
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Top industries and services
Our business is to know every aspect of yours. Use the arrow on the right side of the page to explore some of the key industries where we specialize and services we deliver to help protect and enhance your organization’s value.
Digital Solutions
Foster the future through a continuous culture of innovation.
Construction
Baker Tilly’s experienced construction accountants help owners and executives of construction companies grow their business from audit and tax to construction advisory services, all tailored to your needs.
Real Estate
Innovative real estate consulting, tax and assurance solutions for developers, owners, investors and property managers.
Manufacturing & Distribution
Providing manufacturing consulting solutions to help businesses reduce risk and improve efficiencies across the supply chain.
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
We help technology companies go to market with confidence.
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.