Accounting firm Baker Tilly Virchow Krause has hired Brian Francese as a partner in ITS commercial practice. In his new position, he will lead phases of audit and attest engagements including audits of annual consolidated financial statements, internal controls and other agreed-upon procedures.

Dixon Hughes Goodman has hired Amit Arya as its first chief data officer. The Charlotte, N.C.-based accounting firm says Arya with oversee the company’s data and analytics strategy.

Frazier & Deeter has hired CPA James Dawson as a tax partner with a focus on international tax. He will serve American and foreign enterprises in a wide range of tax areas.