Mike Mcgee Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Newport Beach, CA, US

As CFO, I led the financial operations of this high growth, private equity sponsored multi unit, international retail business which designs and sells luxury jewelry. My focus was on building corporate infrastructure and tactical execution of the CEO’s strategic vision, while providing proactive insights to the senior leadership team into the financial.

San Francisco, CA, US

• Implemented comprehensive spending reductions in the first six months, eliminating a multi-million dollar structural deficit, and delivering the Academy’s first surplus in several years.
• Developed the organization’s first 5 year financial plan with multi-year balanced budgets and annual surpluses.
• Increased earned revenue by 15% by implementing a demand based, dynamic pricing structure for general admission tickets.
• Increased membership revenue by 15% by introducing a new lower priced membership targeting low income guests.
• Accelerated the month end financial close process from 30 days down to 5.
• Shortened the annual budget process from 3 months to 3 weeks.

San Francisco, CA, US

• Promoted in May 2018 by the Academy’s Board to serve as Interim Executive Director in addition to CFO.
• Led the world’s only aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum with 1.5 million annual visitors, 600 staff, 750 volunteers, 38,000 live animals, and 46 million scientific specimens.
• Led the development of a new five year strategic plan, including the creation of specific annual goals and measurements for success.
• Finished the fiscal year with a surplus on a $75 million budget. Increased fundraising by 10%, earned revenue by 5%, and guest visitation by 4%.
• Redesigned the Academy’s five year exhibit strategy to be focused on driving new, incremental attendance, while maintaining scientific authenticity and educational messages.
• Led the development of a new spring festival and increased spring break paid visitation by 30%.

Named "CFO of the Year" by the Orange County Business Journal in 2015. As CFO, it was my responsibility to shepherd the organization's ambitious expansion plans in a responsible and methodical manner, while leading and developing a team of 15 Finance, HR, and Sales professionals. During my tenure, I led the organization through the construction and launch.

Responsible for all aspects of finance, HR, and IT for this private equity partnership specializing in theme park development and operations. Led the M&A process for 8 acquisition targets through all stages of the M&A pipeline, including developing financial feasibility models and business plans, driving due diligence processes, developing purchase.

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, US

Led the acquisition due diligence process in acquiring Palace in 2006 with a private equity group. Once acquired, was responsible for all aspects of finance and IT, leading a team of 28 professionals. Took the company public in June 2006 and led the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley and PCI credit card protection standards. Led the due diligence process and.

Anaheim, CA, US

Final position held with the Walt Disney Company. Responsible for all aspects of Finance and IT, leading a team of 8. Led the divestiture of the team from Disney to the Samueli family in 2005. Left Disney and stayed with the Team after the sale was completed, ensuring a smooth transition to the new owners.

Burbank, CA, US

Held progressive Finance and IT positions at the Disneyland Resort, Disney Corporate office, and The Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club. Progressive roles at the Disneyland Resort included Financial Reporting, IT, Financial Planning and Analysis, Resort Expansion, and Business Planning. Progressed to Corporate Strategic Planning to engage in mergers and.

GB

Performed financial statement audits. Specialized in semiconductor manufacturing and entertainment industries. Participated in 3 successful IPOs.