Jeff Vrabel has been a principal within Baker Tilly’s commercial practice since 2005. With more than 40 years of experience in public accounting, Jeff specializes in working with private and public, middle market, entrepreneurial and high growth companies ranging in size from early-stage development to multinational organizations. Jeff is also a leader on the firm’s greater Pennsylvania commercial industry team.
- Client relationship partner and partner-in-charge of audit and accounting services for clients
- Works with clients in the manufacturing, technology, business services, distribution, industrial products, consumer products, real estate, agribusiness, food and beverage and other industries
- Coordinates and reviews audit and accounting services and consults on complex accounting and reporting matters
- Identifies and coordinates utilization of firm resources in assisting clients with creating and accomplishing strategic goals and planning objectives
- Extensive experience in the areas of private equity and venture capital-backed companies
- Provides services to portfolio companies of private equity firms
- Extensive experience working with clients executing merger, acquisition and financing transactions
- Active involvement in numerous local, state and national programs focused on promoting and recognizing excellence in entrepreneurship
- More than 23 years of experience at an international firm, including 10 years as a partner, serving Central and Eastern Pennsylvania regions and as director of entrepreneurial services
- Frequently quoted industry resource for the PA Chamber Catalyst magazine and Central Penn Business Journal
- Licensed CPA in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
- Financial Executives Institute (FEI), sponsors committee
- Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Central Pennsylvania Chapter, past president
- Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), Philadelphia Chapter
- Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association (PMA)
- Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA)
- Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, board of directors and member of the Investment, Membership and Policy Committees
- Technology Council of Pennsylvania, co-founder and former board member
- Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society, former member of board of directors and Awards Committee chairman
- Penn State Smeal Alumni Society, former member of board of directors and vice chairman of Alumni Engagement Committee
- Governor's Impact Awards, past judge
- Governor's Manufacturing Advisory Council, financing alternatives panelist
- Venture Investment Forum of Central PA, past president
- Lancaster City Alliance Economic Development and Planning Executive Leadership, team member
Location
Lancaster, PA
Education
Bachelor of Science in accounting
Pennsylvania State University