Transitioning to the status of “Partner Emeritus,” Cindy Johnson, a distinguished member of our CPA firm, has been a driving force in providing specialized services to large, privately held middle-market and family-owned businesses. Focused on delivering proactive solutions, Cindy has played a pivotal role in addressing client needs across audit, tax and employee benefit plans, while also offering valuable insights in business advisory and consulting. Her expertise extends to key management and succession planning matters, as well as business planning, executive recruitment, internal controls, operations reviews, and assistance with financing and cash flow analysis.

As one of the founding leaders of our Business Advisory and Client Accounting Services practice, Cindy oversaw the review and analysis of interim and annual financial information, tax planning and proactive advisory and consulting services. Beyond her contributions to business and tax planning, Cindy extended her support to high-net-worth individuals, guiding them in preserving family wealth and estate and family transition planning.

Having served as the assistant controller for a general contractor before joining Bober Markey Fedorovich in 1987, Cindy’s journey includes being elected partner in 2001 and contributing as a member of our Executive Committee from 2021-2023. Cindy’s commitment to leadership is reflected in her roles both in the firm and on prominent boards and community organizations, where she advocates for professional development, particularly for women in the industry.

Specializations

• Manufacturing/Distribution
• Employee Benefit Plans
• Construction
• Professional services
• Estate Planning
• Family Office
• Internal Controls
• Private Foundations

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Kent State University, magna cum laude

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Construction Industry Technician (CIT)
• Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)

Professional and Civic Memberships and Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), member
• AICPA, Life Insurance Plans Committee, past chair
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA), member
• American Red Cross of Summit, Portage and Medina Counties, past board chair, member
• Northeast Ohio Medical University Foundation (NEOMED), past board member
• Women’s Endowment Fund, a fund of the Akron Community Foundation, past board chair
• Allinial Global, Manufacturing and Distribution Community of Practice, former member
• Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, past board member
• Leadership Akron, Class XVI, 2000 graduate
• Inter-Lake Yachting Association, Executive Secretary, 2019 Commodore
• Inter-Lake Yachtsman Fund, member
• Kent State University, Accounting Advisory Council, past member
• Akron/Canton chapter of the OSCPA, past president
• Allinial Global, Women into Leadership Task Force, past chair

CliftonStrengths

• Learner
• Input
• Relator
• Achiever
• Futuristic