Beverly CPA Named Managing Director At Baker Newman Noyes

BEVERLY, MA — Beverly resident Scott McKenzie has joined Baker Newman Noeys as its new managing director leading the Transaction Advisory Services practice serving Boston.

McKenzie, a certified public accountant, will be based in Woburn and will oversee the day-to-day operations and devise a long-term strategy for the practice.

The former vice president of the Board of Trustees at Bishop Fenwick and member of the Peabody Little Board of Directors has more than two decades of experience in leadership roles at large accounting firms in the state.

"In the midst of this unconventional economic environment and evolving regulatory regime, receiving informed guidance and professional perspective is integral for businesses across all industries," McKenzie said. "Baker Newman Noyes has the experience and resources necessary to help our clients navigate the uncertainty. I look forward to contributing to those efforts by strengthening existing relationships, building new ones, and achieving sustained, strategic growth.”

Baker Newman Noyes said "has spearheaded merger and acquisition support services and financial due diligence assignments involving companies across the United States and Canada.

"He also offers specialized guidance around complex financial issues that may arise during transactions. McKenzie's expertise includes software revenue recognition, complex equity and revenue arrangements, purchase accounting, and post-merger integration."

"Scott has built his career on helping companies work through intricate issues that he is uniquely qualified to handle," said Dayton Benway, Managing Principal of Baker Newman Noyes. "He understands what our clients need, and his addition to our Transaction Advisory Services practice will make our team indispensable to the businesses that rely on our ability to manage complex issues effectively and efficiently."

McKenzie has a Bachelor of Arts degree and lives in Beverly with his wife and three children.

“As we continue to build on our expanded presence throughout the Boston area, Scott will play a key role in those efforts,” said Bob Croak, Tax Principal and partner in charge of BNN’s Massachusetts offices. “His expertise, paired with his firsthand knowledge of the market and longstanding relationships within it, will quickly prove to be a tremendous asset to our firm.”