NEW YORK, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation's largest accounting, tax, and advisory firms, is proud to announce that Dawn Perri, the Firm's Chief Human Resources Officer, has been named a 2021 Ovation Award winner in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion category by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA). The category honors those who work passionately to make the accounting and finance profession open, welcoming, and fair to encourage and promote initiatives and change, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status, or other dimension of diversity.
"On behalf of all of us at PKF O'Connor Davies, I'd like to congratulate Dawn for receiving this well-deserved award," said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner at PKF O'Connor Davies. "Always one to lead by example, Dawn has worked tirelessly to ensure the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion remain integral pillars of our Firm's culture. She is a mentor to all, and the support she eagerly provides to her colleagues contributes to the Firm's longstanding commitment to a supportive, collegial work environment."
Perri, the Firm's CHRO since 2016, has been specifically recognized for the monthly heritage and cultural celebrations initiative she pioneers at the Firm, as well as her implementation of other company-wide DEI initiatives. In addition to her efforts cultivating a welcoming and encouraging work environment, she remains committed to her community, serving on a nonprofit board that serves underrepresented communities.
"Since I launched my career in human resources over 25 years ago, I've believed the best workplaces are those that foster collaboration, fairness, and respect for all people. By pioneering various DEI initiatives over the course of my tenure with PKF O'Connor Davies, I've worked to deepen those values across the Firm," Perri said. "I'm honored to be recognized by the NJCPA for this work in making each and every one of my colleagues feel valued, welcomed, and supported."
The NJCPA's annual Ovation Awards recognize those whose exemplary efforts and stellar achievements are advancing New Jersey's accounting profession. The awards celebrate the high achievers who are emerging leaders, innovators, champions of diversity, educators, volunteers, notable women, and other individuals who have made a substantial impact in accounting. The awards were announced on June 17 at the NJCPA Virtual Convention and distributed in seven categories: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Emerging Leaders; Exceptional Educators; Impact; Innovation; Lifetime Leader; and Women to Watch.
About PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP
PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP is a full-service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally. With roots tracing to 1891, 14 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Florida, and Rhode Island and more than 1,000 professionals led by over 100 partners, the Firm provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax, and management advisory services.
PKF O'Connor Davies is a top-ranked firm, according to Accounting Today's 2021 "Top 100 Firms" list and was recently recognized as one of "America's Best Tax Firms" by Forbes. In additional 2021 rankings, PKF O'Connor Davies was named one of Vault's Accounting 50, a ranking of the 50 best accounting employers to work for in North America and ranked among the top 50 most prestigious accounting firms in America in a complementary Vault survey. The Firm is the 12th largest accounting firm in the New York Metropolitan area, according to Crain's New York Business, and the 10th top accounting firm in New Jersey according to NJBIZ's 2019 rankings. PKF O'Connor Davies is enrolled in the AICPA Peer Review Program and has central memberships in the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC), and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
By consistently delivering proactive, thorough, and efficient service, PKF O'Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are closely involved in the day-to-day management of engagements, ensuring a high degree of client service and cost effectiveness. The Firm's seasoned professional staff members employ a team approach to all engagements to provide clients with the utmost quality and timely services aimed at helping them succeed. Continuity of staffing and attention to detail in all client engagements make the Firm stand out among its competitors.
PKF O'Connor Davies is the lead North American representative of the international association of PKF member firms. PKF International is a network of legally independent member firms providing accounting, tax, and business advisory services in over 400 locations in 150 countries around the world. With its tradition, experience, and focus on the future, PKF O'Connor Davies is ready to help clients meet today's ever-changing economic conditions and manage the growing complexities of the regulatory environment. For more information, visit http://www.PKFOD.com.
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