Michael is a financial and business management professional with the ability to step into any situation, rapidly assess both risks and opportunities, and partner with business leaders to build a plan that delivers results. Bringing more than 20 years of experience and a commitment to continuous improvement, he enables immediate improvements as well as lasting change where it’s most needed. By focusing on key metrics and leveraging the positive impact of your team, he is known for streamlining operations and finance functions for sustainable business success..... SEE MORE
Michael’s passion is providing on-site Chief Financial Officer services to growing mid-market businesses, with an approach that complements the entrepreneur seeking impartial and experienced insights. Armed with common sense and extensive business development and operations experience, he provides business owners with the tools to increase profits and cashflow, to maximize the value of their business, to reach their personal and organizational goals, and to create a mature business with exit strategy options.
Key areas of expertise:
o Business turnarounds
o Business development, operations and supply chain improvement
o Strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and business modeling
o Cash management and Cash Flow forecasting
o M&A due diligence
o Finance and accounting operations
o Financial reporting and analysis
o Internal controls assessment, automation, and improvements
o Staff development, mentoring and coaching
o Payroll and Human Resources
o Financial modeling and forecasting
o Software / ERP selection and implementation, and IT Management
Michael began his career with KPMG, and went on to add value in service, manufacturing, and distribution industries, working in both the public and private arena; with businesses ranging for start-ups to Fortune 500. He gained his leadership, operations and finance experience while working in the US, EMEA (England and Kuwait), and APAC (New Zealand, Australia and Singapore), allowing him to bring a global and well-tested viewpoint to the table. He is a Chartered Accountant (comparable to a CPA) and holds a MBA from the University of Colorado's Executive Program.
Long-term residents of Colorado, Michael and his wife Lauren love travelling and exploring the world with their teenage daughter. In his spare time, Michael enjoys road cycling, mountain biking, and skiing
