About
A steady hand on the numbers.
I'm Mike Bowman, an active Certified Public Accountant. I'm goal-oriented and results-driven, and I step in as interim CFO or Controller to give companies seasoned finance leadership — without a lengthy search or a full-time commitment.
My experience spans many industries including retail, information technology, telecom, energy, imports, construction, manufacturing, and agent AI. That range means I've seen most of what a growing company's finance function throws at it, and I've learned to tell the difference between a real problem and a symptom.
I work in both directions: strategic and tactical planning, risk assessment, cost management, and process optimization. I'm a creative problem solver, and I'd rather find the practical answer than the theoretically perfect one that never gets implemented.
People matter in this work. I've assembled and mentored high-performance, collaborative teams, and I've found that understanding and motivating people toward individual and group goals gets better results than just insisting on them. I'm genuinely respectful and engaging with everyone — front-line staff, department heads, and the board alike.
Areas of command
GAAP & SEC Financial Reporting
Reporting that stands up to auditors, boards, and regulators.
Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
Documented controls that lower risk and hold up under testing.
Financial Modeling & Analysis
Models and analysis behind pricing, hiring, and capital decisions.
Revenue Recognition
Recognition handled consistently across contracts and revenue streams.
Cash Flow Management
Forecasting and working capital discipline that keeps options open.
Cost Management
Cost structures understood at the unit level, not just in total.
Process Optimization
Workflows, policies, and procedures that cut cycle time without cutting corners.
Risk Assessment & Project Management
Risks identified early, projects delivered on schedule.
Industries
- Retail
- Information Technology
- Telecom
- Energy
- Imports
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Agent AI