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Erik J. Schumacher, CPA

Erik helps clients effectively manage their tax obligations while staying current with compliance and reporting requirements. His client-focused service approach centers on consistent communication, effectively managing deadlines and providing proactive solutions.

Service Areas

  • Tax compliance

  • Tax consulting

  • Due diligence

  • Mergers and acquisitions

  • Private Equity

  • Succession planning

Experience

Erik has experience serving a broad range of clients across multiple industries, including the manufacturing and energy sectors.  He also has substantial experience serving clients with complex equity structures often associated with private equity or foreign ownership.

Prior to joining Rehmann in 2018, Erik had 10 years of experience with a large national firm, providing tax consulting and compliance services to large companies with international and private equity ownership as a member of the firm’s Manufacturing Industry, Private Equity, Merger and Acquisition and International teams.  He also served as the Director of Tax for the firm’s local office.

A Closer Look

  • Erik has helped multiple clients navigate through complex mergers and acquisitions, sales transactions and international divestitures.

  • As a thought leader, Erik is a frequent speaker on tax matters to many associations and groups including the Michigan Oil & Gas Association’s Annual Conference.

  • Erik is active in his community, recently serving as Board Treasurer for Northwest Michigan Toys for Tots Foundation, and as Board Treasurer for New Meadows Co-Owners Association.