Ivan F. Michel Email & Phone Number

My consulting efforts are based on establishing myself as a resource for multiple clients at a time. Every client is not only in a different industry but is also in a different growth situation. Some clients are starting up and some clients may be in a restructuring phase or in some cases winding down. The typical areas of emphasis include: Vendor Interfacing, Strategy development and implementation, FP&A, Financial Reporting, Taxation, KPI Management, Working Capital Management, Due Diligence & Best Practices. In all situations, I manage the client’s accounting and I’ve represented the company as their finance expert with vendors, employees, and stakeholders. Due to the nature of the engagements I also typically get involved with HR, payroll, and other operational areas of the business.Targeted Contributions:Financial Planning and Analysis: Establish FP&A functions and processes. Implement budgets, KPI’s and forecasts to help steer the client toward their financial objectives.Financial Discipline: Drive the need and understanding for managing the business based on earnings priorities, while maintaining accountability and timeliness of performance goals.Financial Reporting: Establish processes and standards to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Expertise in several industries: Retail/Wholesale, E-Commerce, Bar/Restaurant, Creative Arts, Personal Care

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a joint venture between the U.S. states responsible for maintaining and innovating on the region’s transportation infrastructure. Maintained a contract position within the Engineering Financial Services space providing specialized support for the vendor lifecycle.Responsible for processing, analyzing, and documenting complex transactions. Liaised with relevant teams to obtain information critical to the remittance process, contract execution, and internal filing system coordination.Supported general ledger accounting functions including but not limited to month-end close processes, financial reporting accuracy, reconciliations, and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts; performed research and investigations as needed.

Played a key role in the creation of a new company in partnership with a former executive of Freeman’s Sporting Club. Established a business infrastructure and managed all aspects of operations, including business and financial operations, HR systems, employee relations, payroll, taxes, vendor management, and financial reporting. Contributed heavily to the design and build of the retail space, including leasing, permit processes and tax applications.Drove desired results for business objectives through effective communication and steady execution.

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Managed all aspects of financial planning and reporting for a menswear and lifestyle brand making $6M+ in annual revenue. Major areas of responsibility included strategic planning and forecasting, driving a sales strategy and approach across regions, assessing financial feasibility for potential partners and collaborators, and managing the e-commerce platform.Outside of maintaining organized and accurate financial records, I also fortified the business administration infrastructure by creating and operating workflows for employee benefits, vendor management, inventory, and event design.

Interfaced with high net worth clients for the accurate accounting of their businesses, trusts, and investments. Performed financial analysis and tax preparation for complex matters as they related to individuals, trusts, and partnerships.

New York, New York, Us

Liaised with clients of the Nonprofit and Government Industries Group in a coordinated effort to prepare complex tax information returns.Prepared federal, state, and local tax returns for various partnerships, trusts, S Corps., private foundations, academic institutions, and membership organizations.

New York, Ny, Us

As part of the exempt organizations tax practice, I prepared and filed the required governmental forms to support client tax positions.Assisted with the design and delivery of various products supporting compliance, refunds, audit defense, and research.