Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), a nationally recognized top 100 accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to announce a new principal promotion in its Manchester office.   

 Chris Hussey has been promoted to principal, effective Jan. 1, 2025.  

“We are extremely fortunate to welcome Chris to our principal group in 2025,” said BNN’s Chairperson of the Board & Director of Tax Services, Andrew Smith. “He has shown the level of skill, integrity, passion, and commitment necessary to be a leader in our profession and to help move BNN forward into our fourth decade! While this is a huge achievement in his career, we look forward to many more accomplishments ahead as part of his bright futures.” 

Hussey, CPA, of Windham, joined the firm’s Manchester office in August of 2014. Hussey specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals and family groups. He also focuses on generational family businesses. In addition to serving clients, Hussey leads the firm’s recruiting efforts for the tax department. Hussey earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and master’s in accounting from the University of New Hampshire. He is a member of the University of New Hampshire Center for Family Enterprise’s advisory board.   

With this addition, BNN’s principal group is now composed of 45 principals across its five offices and tax, assurance, and advisory practices. BNN is an independent regional firm with more than 350 employees serving clients nationally and internationally. 

“This is an exciting time for the firm, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and fully implement a new leadership structure that will best support the firm through our next phase,” said Smith. “Welcoming Chris to our principal group is the perfect kickoff to this momentous year. I know he will serve as a leader and mentor, championing the firm’s core values and putting people, clients, and community first.” 

BNN is ranked as a top 100 firm by Accounting Today?and?INSIDE Public Accounting. Throughout New England and beyond, the firm is known for its specialized knowledge and experience, award-winning client service, and collaborative approach. They are an independent member of HLB, a dynamic international advisory and accounting network. 

About Baker Newman Noyes 

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), one of the top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firms in the nation, fosters strong, personal relationships through timely advice that helps clients achieve their goals. BNN’s professionals are entrusted by organizations and individuals to deliver effective accounting and financial solutions with diligence, vision, and responsiveness. The firm draws on deep experience and fosters collaboration between practice groups to find solutions to any situation, with a focus on banking and financial services, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing and commercial, nonprofit, professional services, real estate and construction, public sector entities and privately held and family-owned businesses. With a Net Promoter® Score of 80, BNN has received the Best of Accounting™ Award from independent research firm ClearlyRated for providing superior client service for the past six consecutive years. BNN serves clients globally from its headquarters in Portland, Maine, and full-service offices in downtown Boston and Woburn, Mass., and Manchester and Portsmouth, N.H. BNN is an independent member of HLB – the global advisory and accounting network. Follow BNN onLinkedIn,Facebook, and Instagram.