FRANCES ELLINGTON GUTIERREZ
Partner
GHJ
Frances Ellington Gutierrez, DBA, CPA, is the State
and Local Tax Practice leader at GHJ, specializing
in multistate income and franchise tax, indirect
tax, and credits and incentives. With over a decade of
experience, Gutierrez has significantly impacted the
organization and the broader accounting profession
through her tax advisory leadership, innovation and
contributions.
Gutierrez develops tailored tax planning strategies
that have saved clients millions, and guides her team
through complex tax issues, helping clients navigate
multistate regulations with confidence. Under her lead-
ership, the State and Local Tax Practice has expanded,
becoming a trusted resource for businesses across various
industries. Gutierrez shares her expertise through teach-
ing and publications, frequently contributing valuable
insights that influence the accounting field and support
the ongoing education of her peers. She served on the
City of Santa Monica Audit Subcommittee and is a
director on the Los Angeles Chapter Board of CalCPA.
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