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Michael F. Rischard, C.P.A.
Summary
of Qualifications and Experience
16 years of
diverse business finance, accounting, financial/operational
planning and M&A experience with high-tech start-up and
established companies. After 9 years of multi-industry
experience with Ernst & Young, I have served as Controller &
Corporate Officer and Director of Finance for software and
manufacturing companies. I am an Arizona C.P.A., with specific
expertise in:
 Providing
enterprise-level financial and accounting services as a senior
manager reporting to the CEO.
Recommending and implementing financial strategies and goals
at all levels of the business.
Managing
accounting, finance, systems, risk management, treasury,
investor relations, intellectual property, foreign finances,
and corporate tax matters.
Business
financial planning/modeling for investor presentations,
effective cash management and M&A proposals.
Business
financing, including equity and debt financing.
Analyzing,
understanding and reporting on operations, sales and financial
metrics.
Effectively
managing cash in start-up and venture capital environments.
Providing
administrative services including coordinating enterprise
software installation & deployment, corporate legal, employee
benefits, business expansions, facility selection, and mergers
& acquisitions.
GAAP
financial statements and complex accounting issues.
Broad
Industry-Specific Experience:
Software, manufacturing, aerospace component, professional
services, research & development, high technology, residential
& commercial construction, gaming, financial institution and
agribusiness.
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