Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Accounting, Tax & Consulting Services in Pittsburgh
Since 1956, we have provided accounting, tax, consulting, and business advisory services through innovative thought leadership tailored to each client's unique needs. Our multidisciplinary team delivers audit assurance, risk advisory, digital transformation, and wealth management solutions to public and private companies, nonprofits, and global organizations. With expertise in over 20 industries, we combine proactive communication, risk-based auditing, and executive involvement to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.Our quality control systems meet PCAOB standards, and we maintain unmodified peer review reports. We offer specialized services including SOC examinations, cybersecurity risk assessments, and international tax planning while prioritizing client partnerships through transparency and technical excellence. Our regional presence across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and beyond supports national and global operations through localized expertise.
Services
Audit Services
Tax Planning
Risk Advisory
Cybersecurity
Wealth Management
SOC Examinations
Forensic Accounting
IT Consulting
Retirement Solutions
Business Valuation
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of experience in accounting and advisory services across 20+ industries
- Our team includes certified experts with PCAOB-registered firm credentials
- We implement risk-based audit approaches with executive-level involvement
- We maintain unmodified peer review reports for quality control compliance
- Our localized offices serve national and international clients with regional expertise
Associations and certifications
- Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
- AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
- AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center
- AICPA Private Companies Practice Section
- AICPA Center for Public Company Audit Firms
What people say
Proactive approach
Industry expertise
Responsive service
Technical excellence
Personalized solutions
Services
Audit Services
We provide comprehensive audit and assurance services for public companies, employee benefit plans, and private organizations. Our PCAOB-registered professionals deliver risk-based examinations with executive involvement. Specialized capabilities include SOC reporting, international assurance, and compliance audits for regulatory requirements.
Tax Planning
Our tax advisors offer compliance and strategic planning for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Services include corporate tax, international tax, state and local tax, and R&D credit optimization. We specialize in complex transactions and tax-saving opportunities for mergers and acquisitions.
Risk Advisory
We help organizations identify and mitigate financial, operational, and cybersecurity risks. Our services include internal audit outsourcing, enterprise risk management, and third-party risk assessments. We combine technical expertise with industry-specific knowledge to strengthen control frameworks.
Cybersecurity
Our cybersecurity team provides penetration testing, incident response, and compliance assessments. We offer SOC 2 examinations, cloud security reviews, and threat hunting services. Our certified professionals help organizations strengthen defenses against evolving cyber threats through proactive risk management.
Wealth Management
We deliver personalized wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families. Services include investment management, estate planning, and retirement strategy. Our fiduciary approach focuses on long-term financial goals with customized portfolio management and tax-efficient strategies.
People
Trevor Warren
Shareholder
20+ years in public accounting specializing in audit engagements for emerging technology companies. Leads sales tax compliance initiatives during business exits and provides multi-jurisdictional tax exposure analysis.
Steve Barber
Shareholder
20+ years of tax advisory experience focusing on automotive industry clients. Specializes in inventory accounting methods and deferred tax savings strategies during supply chain disruptions.
Mary Richter
Shareholder
20+ years in international tax planning and transaction structuring. Expert in cross-border investments and tax-efficient reorganization of overseas operations for private equity clients.
Eric Wright
Shareholder
39+ years in IT audit and cybersecurity with expertise in infrastructure assessments. Leads network penetration testing and cybersecurity framework implementation for enterprise clients.
Jason Lumpkin
Shareholder
17+ years in retirement plan solutions with focus on 401(k) compliance and non-discrimination testing for nonprofit organizations and closely held businesses.
Questions
What industries does Schneider Downs specialize in?
We serve 20+ industries including automotive, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, emerging technology, and nonprofit sectors with tailored accounting and advisory services.
Do you provide international accounting services?
Yes, we offer international assurance services, cross-border tax planning, and compliance support for global business operations and foreign direct investments.
What cybersecurity services do you offer?
We provide SOC 2 examinations, network penetration testing, cloud security assessments, and incident response planning to strengthen organizational cybersecurity defenses.
How do you support business succession planning?
Our estate and succession planning team creates grantor trusts, facilitates business transfers, and implements tax-efficient strategies for family-owned enterprises.
What sets your audit services apart?
We combine PCAOB-registered quality controls with industry-specific expertise and executive-level engagement teams for comprehensive audit assurance.
Do you offer technology consulting services?
Yes, our SD Digital division provides IT modernization, robotic process automation, and Microsoft Dynamics implementation for business process optimization.
