Baker Newman Noyes Welcomes Nicholas Sampson as Managing Director of Client Accounting & Advisory Services
Experienced accounting advisory professional will lead and expand the firm’s outsourced accounting and finance practice
 
Baker Newman Noyes (BNN), one of the nation’s top 100 accounting and advisory firms with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, announced that Nicholas Sampson has joined the firm as a Managing Director based in its Boston office. In this role, Sampson will lead BNN’s Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. As lead, Sampson is responsible for executing on the long-term strategy for the CAAS practice, building upon the existing strength of the team while pursuing additional growth and business development opportunities.
 
“We are thrilled to welcome Nick to the BNN team and to have him lead our Client Accounting & Advisory Services team,” said Mark Audi, CPA, Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Massachusetts offices. “Nick’s extensive experience supporting and growing companies from the outside-in is a great addition to the accounting and business knowledge and industry specialization of our current CAAS team. I look forward to seeing the growth of our practice and the high-quality service we can provide under Nick’s leadership.”
 
Sampson brings more than 12 years of experience to his CAAS managing director role. He provides strategic financial guidance, manages comprehensive accounting solutions, and delivers tailored advisory services to help clients achieve their financial goals. Sampson utilizes the latest advances in financial software to efficiently organize financial operations while offering a comprehensive range of services from transactional management to controllership and CFO advisory services. He has worked with businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and emerging growth companies, to established large corporations.
 
“It’s been such a great start at BNN,” said Sampson. “I’ve been welcomed by a friendly and talented group of professionals who are collaborative and passionate about doing what’s right for their clients. BNN is unique because of our ability to leverage the resources and expertise of our entire firm to quickly assess, develop, and deploy effective solutions to even the most complex business challenges. More and more frequently, we are seeing successful businesses struggle due to resource constraints and overburdened leadership teams. Outsourced services and strategic advisory with the right partner can help. I look forward to contributing to the great client service at BNN and growing the CAAS offerings to be responsive to the needs of our current and future clients.”
 
The demand for outsourced accounting and advisory support has been significantly increasing throughout the marketplace for several years as companies across industries deal with talent shortages and a desire for industry specialization within their business units. BNN’s Client Accounting & Advisory Services team provides tailored support and strategy to their clients’ needs. The firm offers a wide array of accounting business process, CFO advisory, and business combination support services. The team, newly led by Sampson, treats clients’ businesses as if they were their own, prioritizing responsiveness, attention to detail, and a down-to-earth approach in their client relationships.
 
“Nick has built his career on helping companies work through technical accounting issues and business decisions that contribute to their sustained strategic growth,” said Darren Hurlburt, President & CFO of BNN. “He understands what our clients need, and his leadership of our Client Accounting & Advisory Services practice will make our team indispensable to the businesses that rely on our ability to support their team through a flexible and responsive partnership.”
 
Sampson earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a concentration in accounting from Worcester State University. He resides in North Reading with his wife and two young daughters.
 
BNN is ranked as a top 100 firm by Accounting Today and INSIDE Public Accounting. Throughout New England and beyond, BNN is known for their specialized knowledge and experience, award-winning client service, and collaborative approach. From startups to multinational corporations, companies of all sizes and verticals turn to BNN for help with their most complex accounting and business needs. The firm is led by 41 principals across five offices in New England. 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 on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.