Marie Brilmyer, CPA, MAcc

Not-for-profit organizations not only value Marie's collaborative approach and industry knowledge, but they also appreciate her commitment and passion for helping them advance their missions. She is dedicated to offering each client practical insights and tailored solutions that can help them strengthen financial oversight and address complex challenges, so they can be successful.

Marie began her public accounting career in 2002, gaining experience at both regional and national accounting firms, and specializes in providing assurance and advisory services to not-for-profit organizations. As lead for the firm’s not-for-profit services, Marie works with public charities, private foundations, organizations receiving government funding and other mission-driven entities, helping them navigate complex accounting, financial reporting and compliance matters. She has extensive experience performing audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and Uniform Guidance, advising clients on internal controls, accounting standard implementation, audit readiness and governance best practices. Marie is committed to helping organizations strengthen their financial operations, enhance transparency and maximize their impact in the communities they serve. Additionally, she works with privately held companies on audit and advisory engagements involving technical accounting, complex transactions, financial reporting and government funding compliance.

• Leader of the firm’s Not-for-Profit Group; board member of the Cohen & Co Community Foundation; member of technical leadership team
• Ohio Society of CPAs (Women’s Initiatives Committee, Inaugural Member)
• Akron Community Foundation’s Women’s Endowment Fund (Advisory Board)
• Greater Akron Chamber (Board of Directors, Treasurer)
• Journal of Accountancy (Editorial Adviser)
• Victim Assistance Program of Summit County (Board of Directors, Treasurer)
• Child Guidance & Family Solutions (Board of Directors, Finance Committee)
• Beaumont School for Girls (Finance Committee)
• Akron Community Foundation Institute for Emerging Philanthropists (2023-2024)
• Habitat for Humanity of Summit County (Treasurer, Past President)
• American Institute of CPAs
• Ohio Society of CPAs Power of Change Honoree (2024)
• Leadership Akron (Class of 2012)
• Ohio Society of CPAs Defined Success Award (2019)
• American Institute of CPAs Leadership Academy (2011)
• Greater Akron Chamber 30 for the Future Award (2013)
• Former member and/or officer of AICPA’s Women’s Initiative Executive Committee and Private Companies Practice Section Technical Issues Committee, and OSCPA’s Executive Board and Audit Committee

Outside the office, Marie enjoys unwinding with a good book, practicing yoga and spending time with her family. She and her husband have two children in college and one in high school, and much of their free time is spent cheering from the stands at swim meets across the country. Marie lives in Akron, Ohio.