Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, a U.S. top 20 public accounting and advisory firm, is pleased to welcome Gareth Montague-Smith as a Partner in the DHG Raleigh, North Carolina office. Gareth will provide internal audit and other accounting and advisory services to manufacturing, distribution and retail industry clients in the public and private sectors.

“With 22 years of experience providing assurance and advisory services, Gareth is an adept advisor for Carolina businesses,” says Matt Wood, Managing Partner for DHG’s Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail industries. “He brings industry knowledge, technical experience and strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional solutions for our clients.”

Gareth joins DHG after serving as a Risk Consulting Managing Director in the advisory services practice of a Big Four accounting firm in multiple North Carolina offices. He has experience leading a commercial internal audit practice and provides clients financial, auditing and internal auditing services across multiple industries.

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With more than 2,000 people, Dixon Hughes Goodman ranks among the nation’s top 20 public accounting firms. Offering comprehensive assurance, tax and advisory services, the firm focuses on major industry lines and serves clients in all 50 states, as well as internationally. Visit www.dhg.com for additional information.