Select Executive Experience
Independent Consulting Engagements (2022–Present), CFO & Systems Implementation Consultant
BryComm, LLC (2016–2022), Chief Financial Officer
Eagle Energy Systems / Eagle Security & Electrical (2014–2016), Chief Financial Officer
Independent & Contract Consulting (2011–2015), Interim Controller / CFO / COO
Ross Renovation & Construction / RKR Construction Company, LLC (2008–2011), Corporate Controller
Lexicon, Inc. (2006–2008), Assistant Corporate Controller / Operations Analyst
Core Competencies
Financial Reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Construction & Project Accounting
Work-in-Progress Analysis
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
Strategic Planning & Analysis
ERP Implementation & Systems Integration
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
Risk Management
Insurance & Bonding
Contract Negotiation & Administration
KPI Development & Operational Reporting
Audit & Review Support
Human Resources & IT Management
Fleet & Facilities Management
Industry Experience
Private Equity
Construction
Electrical Contracting
Telecommunications Infrastructure
Security & Life Safety Systems
Real Estate Development
Commercial & Multifamily Renovation
Industrial Fabrication
Mortgage Lending Software
Education & Certifications
Executive MBA in Finance and Strategic Leadership, Quantic School of Business & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
Construction Risk & Insurance Specialist (CRIS)
Executive Profile
Mike is a Partner on the Southeast team of SeatonHill. He is a finance and operations executive with more than 25 years of experience spanning corporate financial leadership, public accounting, and consulting. Mike’s background includes CFO and controllership roles with construction, specialty contracting, real estate, and technology businesses. He has led finance and administrative teams, supported substantial business growth, and managed human resources, IT, risk management, contracts, and facilities. His experience includes implementing financial systems, strengthening internal controls, improving project reporting, and developing tools that connect financial results with operating performance. With extensive construction industry experience, Mike helps leadership teams understand project costs, manage cash flow, and build financial processes that support growth.
Key Experience
Real Estate Developer & Specialty Contractors: As an independent CFO and systems implementation consultant, Mike has supported a $100 million real estate developer, a $160 million electrical contractor, and a $350 million fire sprinkler contractor. His engagements have included Sage Intacct implementation and post-launch support, financial statement analysis, audit and review preparation, staffing assessments, cash flow analysis, and work-in-progress reporting.
Communications & Security Infrastructure Contractor: As Chief Financial Officer, Mike led finance, accounting, HR, safety, IT, treasury, risk management, contract administration, fleet, and facilities during a period when revenue grew from $10 million to $105 million. He managed five leaders and a total administrative staff of 22 as the business expanded across five operating divisions and three Texas locations. Mike led an Acumatica construction ERP implementation, strengthened purchasing and asset management controls, and oversaw financial reporting for the operating company and six additional entities. He also helped identify a new headquarters location and negotiated an economic incentive package with local officials.
Electrical, Security & Facility Services Provider: As Chief Financial Officer of a business serving customers across North and South America, Mike led accounting, finance, HR, treasury, risk management, and central dispatch operations. He renegotiated rates with major customers to improve profit margins and shortened the financial close from more than 20 days to the fifth business day.
Construction & Mortgage Software Businesses: Through interim leadership and consulting engagements, Mike served as Controller for a $100 million electrical contractor and provided financial consulting for a $150 million plumbing and site utilities contractor. He prepared accounting records for audit and addressed material weaknesses in internal controls. For a $50 million mortgage lending software provider, he completed an accounting system conversion and supported financial operations through an acquisition. As CFO/COO of a $35 million cellular tower contractor, he introduced accrual and work-in-progress accounting, improved financial and operating processes, and assisted with selecting a permanent Controller.
Commercial & Multifamily General Contractors: As Corporate Controller for construction businesses with approximately $200 million in annual revenue, Mike led a conversion to Viewpoint construction software and introduced work-in-progress schedules and forecasting tools. He also implemented a master service agreement and work order system to strengthen subcontractor risk transfer while helping manage the businesses through the financial crisis.