3 Quick Questions: Perspective From Each LOB in Baltimore

by Julie Reahl, Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist, Baltimore, MD

TAX: Alex Akhaminov, Tax Manager
1. Why did you choose McGladrey? 
I chose McGladrey because it was a bigger office with a large tax practice. Also, I knew I would be working with good clients and good people. I knew a few people who already worked here, so I got to ask them what McGladrey was all about.
2. What makes you stay at McGladrey?
I work with a great group of people!
3. What is unique about Baltimore’s Tax group?
We are a group of normal people. We are not “nerds,” and we can talk about stuff other than work!

ASSURANCE: Peter Zanger, Senior Manager 
1. Why did you choose McGladrey?
The opportunity to work with entrepreneurial middle market companies where I can meaningfully assist them with solving their business challenges as opposed to only providing compliance solutions.
2. What makes you stay at McGladrey?
The opportunity to grow and learn with the firm and our clients at a rapid pace.
3. What is unique about Baltimore’s Assurance group?
Team strength and connectivity inside and outside of work.

CONSULTING: Tom Carr, Senior Associate
1. Why did you choose McGladrey?
I choose McGladrey because I was looking for something very specific, and the job description here was exactly what I was looking for.
2. What makes you stay at McGladrey?
I like what I do, and I have been given a lot of opportunity to succeed in my first year. I have been able to take what I learned from my last job (working at a hedge fund), and combine that with the new skills here. Also, I get to take the water taxi to work every day!
3. What is unique about Baltimore’s Consulting group?
We are the only consulting team in Baltimore that comes into the office every day; we go to the client site once a week.

INTERNAL CLIENT SERVERS: Dan O’Brien, HR Director
1. Why did you choose McGladrey?
I identified with the firm’s core values, and liked the idea of being an advisor to the middle market. I also felt like I was able to make a difference based on the size and scale of the organization.
2. What makes you stay at McGladrey?
The ability to create and execute strategy. Also, I have the influence to develop others, and McGladrey offers white space to develop business acumen and skills.
3. What is unique about Baltimore’s HR group?
We have a tremendous amount of respect which allows us to collaborate at a higher level.