Farmington Hills, Mich.-based IPA 100 firm UHY LLP (FY23 net revenue of $385.5 million) has announced the appointment of Laura LaPeer as CFO.
As CFO, LaPeer will play a key leadership role in upholding UHY’s financial integrity, providing strategic insights and enhancing accounting and transactional support across the firm. She will be based in UHY’s Farmington Hills office.
LaPeer’s focus will be on closely collaborating with industry leaders, office managing partners and executive leadership to deliver timely, accurate and actionable financial information that empowers smart, informed decision-making.
“I am eager to embrace this new role. I enjoy tackling the complexities of a growing firm and providing insights that empower leaders to make smart, strategic decisions. Developing staff and helping managers grow is equally rewarding, and building a strong team is critical for sustained success,” said LaPeer.
“Laura brings a wealth of experience and a passion for both financial excellence and team development,” said Steve McCarty, CEO at UHY. “Her strategic vision and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow and adapt in the dynamic middle market and beyond.”
LaPeer has more than 25 years of experience in similar roles, including most recently as CFO at a top 20 accounting firm. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Michigan-Flint and is a licensed CPA in Michigan.
