Blue Hills Bank has announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors.

Former managing partner of KPMG’s Boston office Anthony (Bud) LaCava will be joining the Hyde Park-based community bank, bringing 37 years of public accounting experience with him.

LaCava is a member of the AICPA and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. He is also involved with organizations such as the Business School Advisory Council at Bentley University, the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Jobs for Massachusetts, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Board Leaders and the Corporate Directors Group.

LaCava was on KPMG’s board of directors from 2005-2011, and served as the East Region managing partner from 2009-2012. He was also partner in charge of KPMG’s New England and Upstate New York audit practice.

“Bud brings a valuable and unique insight built through decades of work,” Blue Hills Bank President and CEO William M. Parent said in a statement. “His network and understanding of business finance from a variety of industries will be invaluable. Additionally, his experience in audit and financial matters will be a strong addition to our risk management capabilities and we are very pleased he has decided to join our board.”