It is our pleasure to announce that Joseph (Joe) Salata, CPA, has joined Meaden
& Moore as a Director in our Transaction Advisory Services practice.
Joe has more than 12 years of experience in public accounting and transaction advisory, leading financial due diligence and deal advisory engagements for private equity sponsors and corporate buyers and sellers navigating complex mergers and acquisitions. He provides clear, data-driven insights that help clients evaluate risk, validate earnings, and make informed investment and strategic decisions.
Joe advises clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, overseeing buy-side and sell-side diligence to assess quality of earnings, working capital requirements, debt position, cash flow sustainability, and key value drivers. He works closely with leadership teams, investors, and advisors to deliver timely analysis that supports confident deal execution.
Prior to joining Meaden & Moore, Joe served as a Director in Deal Advisory at a Big Four accounting firm, where he led diligence teams on transactions ranging from $10 million to $8.5 billion across the healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, technology, SaaS, and distribution sectors.
At Meaden & Moore, Joe will support the continued growth of the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services practice, helping clients navigate acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments with confidence.
This growth follows the firm’s recent hire of Adam Howard in late 2025 as Managing Director in our Investigative Accounting Group, where he leads the Litigation Support practice. Together, these leadership additions enhance the firm’s Advisory capabilities and reflect Meaden & Moore’s continued investment in high-value service lines.
“Joe’s transaction experience and understanding of the private equity and M&A landscape strengthens our advisory capabilities and aligns with our commitment to delivering practical, business-focused guidance to our clients,” said Jim Rollins, CEO of Meaden & Moore. “His collaborative approach and communication style fit our culture and will help clients make confident decisions during critical transactions. We are excited to welcome Joe to the firm.”
Joe earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Miami University’s Farmer School of Business and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Ohio.
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