Doug Schmid Joins CohnReznick as Life Sciences CFO Advisory Partner

New York, NY— October 30, 2026 — CohnReznick, a leading professional services firm, today announced that Doug Schmid has joined the firm as a Partner in its CFO Advisory practice, where he will have particular focus on leading the growth of its Life Sciences practice. He will be based in the firm’s Boston office.
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Schmid brings experience advising growth-stage and public companies on complex financial and strategic initiatives, including capital markets transactions, IPO readiness, mergers and acquisitions, technical accounting, and finance transformation. His experience spans biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, medical technology, and life sciences services.

Combining advisory leadership with Fortune 500 operating experience, Schmid works closely with executive leadership teams to navigate critical business milestones. His expertise includes commercial readiness, public company reporting, revenue recognition, and inventory accounting, as well as building advisory capabilities for emerging and publicly traded companies.

“Doug brings a valuable combination of advisory and industry experience to our growing Life Sciences practice,” said Swami Venkat, Partner – CFO Advisory. “His understanding of the financial and operational challenges facing life sciences companies, from early-stage growth through public company reporting, will help expand our capabilities and support clients as they navigate important business milestones.”

Prior to joining CohnReznick, Schmid held leadership roles at a leading professional services firm and a global medical technology company. He began his career at a Big Four accounting firm. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy from Bentley University.

 

CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through associated firms operating under the CohnReznick brand: CohnReznick LLP, a licensed CPA firm providing assurance services; and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (not a licensed firm) providing advisory and tax services. Together, CohnReznick provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia.