Langenderfer joins CohnReznick as Assurance partner

New York, NY – November 14, 2023 – CohnReznick LLP, one of the leading advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, today announced that Phil Langenderfer has joined the firm as an assurance partner focusing on the firm’s expanding Financial Sponsors & Financial Services industry practice. Based in Chicago, Langenderfer specializes in advising investment management clients including mutual funds, private equity funds, alternative investments funds, hedge funds, and investment advisers.

Langenderfer has extensive experience overseeing audit test work for the valuation of multiple investment types including alternative and hard to value investments and derivatives. He advises clients on the implementation of newly required accounting disclosures, manages the audits of unusual transactions including mergers and service provider changes, and oversees the independence process for complex, large multi-national investment companies. Langenderfer has advised public and private companies on PCAOB, SEC, and U.S. GAAP accounting requirements.

“The current economic climate, marked by regulatory uncertainty and inflationary conditions, poses significant operational and compliance challenges to investment firms,” said Jeremy Swan, Managing Principal - Financial Sponsors & Financial Services Industry. “Phil has deep experience leading complex audit engagements and helping the private equity industry successfully manage risk, comply with changing regulations, and maintain robust reporting protocols. His strong leadership skills and client service background will be an asset to our clients as they look to identify and complete transactions that will drive value for their firms and stakeholders.”

Before joining CohnReznick, Langenderfer was a Managing Director for a Big 4 firm where he led engagements in the asset management industry and implemented that firm’s audit quality growth strategy. Langenderfer earned a BA from Miami University and an MS, Accounting, from DePaul University.

A licensed CPA in Illinois, Langenderfer is involved with the Investment Company Institute, Chicago Investment Professionals Group, and MDA Charities.