Maher Faik, CPA

Current Role

Maher is a principal in Rehmann’s solutions department; focusing on serving clients with a comprehensive and unique approach to support their organization’s overall management needs. Maher is a trusted business advisor who helps to ensure that clients’ needs are met through the array of services Rehmann offers. Being in the restaurant and real estate business, Maher has first-hand experience on solutions needed to create and sustain a successful business.

As an advisor, Maher is known for his practical solutions and efficient approach. He helps companies accomplish their strategic goals by gaining an in-depth understanding of business operations, addressing areas of concern and identifying deficiencies. Maher carries an optimistic approach to client service and growth.

Service Areas

• Business process solutions and strategy
• Internal audits
• Governmental entities
• Hospitality
• Real estate
• Cannabis

Experience

Maher joined Rehmann in 2015. His professional career began in 2009 at Ernst & Young, where he gained experience providing internal controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), governmental audit, assurance and accounting services. Maher then opened restaurants and created a real estate company prior to joining Rehmann. Maher also managed internal audits, assurance and internal control engagements for manufacturing, utility and financial institution clients.

A Closer Look

• Maher consults a variety of financial institutions, start-ups, and other businesses on business strategy. Ask how he can help implement processes, streamline operations, and review internal controls and procedures.
• An ambitious entrepreneur, Maher opened two restaurants within two years of each other shortly after college. He leverages his direct insight into business operations to advise other business owners and executives on contract review, negotiations, planning, strategy, marketing, operational development and CFO services.
• Maher is a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
• Actively involved in the community, Maher volunteers with Friends of Foster Kids and participates in 100 Millennials Who Care.