Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at GRF

They are at the heart of the firm's values.

GRF’s Commitment
to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

GRF CPAs & Advisors strives to create a working environment where everyone is valued and respected for who they are. Diversity, equity and inclusiveness are at the heart of the firm’s values because we believe that our staff and culture should reflect the diversity of our clients and the world in which we live.

Our long-term commitment to inclusiveness and appreciation of differences among our staff motivates us to actively seek talented individuals regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disabilities, lifestyle, education, and marital and or parental status.

2023 DEI Transparency Report

Just like measuring our financial health or gauging operational efficiency, GRF believes it is also important to evaluate the progress of our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. With that in mind, we are happy to share our 2023 DEI Transparency Report. In an era of backlash against DEI initiatives, GRF is leaning in. We believe in our team and the power of an inclusive workplace.

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Employee Resource Groups

GRF created Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to provide a platform for employees to connect, share experiences, and support each other in their personal and professional growth. Each group raises awareness and advocates for the needs and concerns of its members, liaising with GRF leadership to drive positive change and create a culture of belonging for all employees.

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Recognized Great Place to Work

We take our unique firm culture seriously, including the diversity of our team. GRF CPAs & Advisors is recognized among Inside Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms, Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For and the Washington Business Journal’s Top 25 Accounting Firms. Accounting Today also honored the firm among their Firms to Watch and Top Firms in the Capital Region.

Global Presence

Our work around the world supports people from all walks of life. The composition of our team reflects the diversity of clients we serve.

Work at GRF

View our open positions or internship program to learn more and apply.

GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.

News

Read GRF’s 2023 DEI Transparency Report for an overview of the firm’s DEI journey and how we’re “Leaning In”. The report includes highlights of our DEI activities and employee statistics for the year ended December 31, 2023, as well as goals for 2024 and our vision for the future.

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GRF’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Trevor W. Williams, CPA was featured in the July issue of CPAmerica Advantage. In the article, Mr. Williams details the firm’s journey to create an atmosphere of belonging and inclusiveness where individuality is celebrated and a working environment where everyone is valued and respected for who they are.

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Members of GRF CPAs & Advisors’ (GRF) leadership team were interviewed about the firm’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for the December issue of CPAmerica Advantage. The article explains how GRF launched its DEI initiative in 2017 before workplace culture grabbed the spotlight around the country this year following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the Black Lives Matter protests.

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February 1, 2022 – Bethesda, MD. GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF), a leading provider of audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services worldwide, is pleased to announce the appointment of Trevor W. Williams, CPA, Partner to the newly created role of Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Mr. Williams’ new role underscores GRF’s long-term commitment to the principles of DEI within the firm and its support for meaningful change across the accounting industry.

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Jacqueline Cardello, CPA

President and Managing Partner

 

“GRF has built an inclusive culture where people can bring their entire selves to work. The firm’s leadership is committed to programs and initiatives that celebrate the differences among individuals, but diversity and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility at GRF .”

– Jacqueline Cardello, CPA, President and Managing Partner