Top 5  Women have come so far in the past century—yet many still grapple with inherited cultural messages (preserve group harmony, don’t take risks) that inhibit their success. In two smart new campaigns, this audit, tax and advisory services firm highlights challenges facing diverse women and Latino professionals, providing advice from multicultural executives and staffers who have reconciled their own upbringings with the need for self-­promotion and outspoken leadership in the business world. The same thoughtful approach is embedded in the firm’s education and training: its Accelerate initiative uses discussions and group exercises to help Asian associates and their managers enhance communication and networking skills, and leadership development and coaching sessions support Asian/Pacific Islander staff and their supervisors. The firm annually sends 25 to 30 associates to We’re About Success, the flagship program of Howard University’s Center for Accounting Education; it is also a key sponsor of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting.

Senior Partner & US: Chairman Bob Moritz

Partner, CDO: Maria Castañón Moats

Multicultural women represent…

14% of total employees

2% of corporate executives

8% of senior managers

8% of the top fifth of all earners

14% of all promotions to manager, senior manager or corporate executive in 2011

0% of the board of directors in 2011
 

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in mentoring in 2011? 100%

What percentage of multicultural women employees participated in affinity groups in 2011? Not answered