Jodi M. Malis

Jodi is a pioneering figure in the accounting profession, currently serving as a principal at Baker 
Tilly US, LLP, with an impressive 40-year career in public accounting. She oversees assurance and advisory 
services and quality control for Baker Tilly's southern region. Jodi leads as Principal for a 
diverse array of public and private entities, specializing in audits, complex accounting issues, 
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and financial reporting. Her excellence has garnered national recognition, most recently by Forbes, which named her a 2025 Best-In-State Top Certified Public Accountant (CPA), an accolade given to leaders who exemplify professional integrity, innovation and positive influence in their industry and community.

Jodi has consistently demonstrated a commitment to elevating standards within the profession. As a 
respected thought leader in the Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) community, she has held several 
roles, including serving on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ 
(AICPA’s) Expert Panel and the Executive Committee and currently serving on the Enforcement Committee.