Daniel Baer

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT DANIEL BAER

Daniel is proud to have spent his entire career with one firm and has been fortunate to have worked with some of the best and most creative Canadian entrepreneurs and CEOs. Daniel has over 30 years of experience. In addition to auditing and accounting services, Daniel provides clients with advisory services. He is a partner in the firm’s Private company group, and EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Canada Program Director.He is primarily responsible for providing services to various clients including medium-sized owner-managed companies and public companies, particularly in the retail, distribution and real estate industries. His accounting experience also includes US/Canadian GAAP differences, International Accounting Standards and US SEC reporting requirements. Daniel has also been involved in Canadian and cross border Initial Public Offerings.From 2013 to 2025, he was the Québec co-director of the Entrepreneur of the Year Program, which celebrates entrepreneurs who demonstrate vision, community involvement, profitable growth, innovation and the ability to create jobs and overcome adversity. He served as Audit Committee Chair, Finance Committee Chair, Executive Committee member and member of the Board of Directors of the McCord Museum of Canadian History and of the Stewart Museum from 2008 to 2024. Daniel is also a member of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee and Vice Chair of the Montreal General Hospital Foundation.Daniel is a frequent speaker on various retail issues, including Ernst & Young’s Holiday Sales Forecast, Back to School Forecast and various other Retail and Consumer Products issues.