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Michael Bryant

@michaelbryant1

Fractional CFO at Precision Fractional CFO-CEO, providing business owners clarity in taxes, finances, banking, and cash flow.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking to serve as the founding Tax Manager, building and scaling the firm’s in-house tax practice, SOPs, and cross-department workflows from the ground up.

At Precision Fractional CFO-CEO, I provide business owners clarity in their taxes, finances, banking, and cash flow. I also support clients’ back-office work, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bookkeeping.

At EagleRidge Companies, I provided financial leadership for a $250MM Real Estate Investment Trust, working on financial strategy, forecasting, modeling, analysis, tax strategy, and K1 service.

Earlier, as Tax / Audit Manager at Giddings & Associates, Ltd., I managed accounting and financial reporting for companies across industries including technology, construction, real estate, and healthcare, and performed compilation, review, and audit services with related tax services.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief Financial Officer

Current

Precision Fractional CFO-CEO

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Provides strategic financial leadership, forecasting, and risk management on a fractional basis. Manages client back-office success in AR, AP, and bookkeeping.

Financial Strategy Forecasting Risk Management Cash Flow Management Bookkeeping Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable

Corporate Controller

Wimmers Diamonds

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 11 months)

Managed all aspects of a 4th generation retail store, including commission programs, annual budgets, vendor credits, payroll, tax compliance, inventory controls, and margin analysis.

Commission Management Budgeting Vendor Management Payroll Tax Compliance Inventory Control Margin Analysis

Chief Financial Officer

EagleRidge Companies

Jan 2014 - Dec 2023 (9 years 11 months)

Provided financial leadership for a $250MM Real Estate Investment Trust, including financial strategy, forecasting, modeling, analysis, tax strategy, and K1 service. Implemented fraud and malfeasance detection and prevention measures.

Financial Strategy Forecasting Financial Modeling Analysis Tax Strategy K 1 Service Fraud Detection Risk Management

Corporate Accountant

Petro Serve USA

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)

Provided accurate and timely financial reporting to the Board of Directors and management. Managed treasury duties for a $175MM agriculture cooperative and handled internal and external audit responsibilities.

Financial Reporting Treasury Management Internal Audit External Audits

VITA Intern

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Jan 2006 - Dec 2014 (8 years 11 months)

Offered free tax help to low- to moderate-income individuals unable to prepare their own tax returns.

Tax Preparation Customer Service

Tax / Audit Manager

Giddings & Associates, Ltd.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 11 months)

Managed accounting and financial reporting for dozens of companies across various industries including technology, construction, real estate, and healthcare. Developed strong skills in accounting consulting and tax strategies, and performed compilation, review, and audit services.

Accounting Financial Reporting Tax Strategy Consulting Compilations Review Audit

Staff Accountant

Fiebiger, Swanson

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Performed tax preparation and audit entry-level staff responsibilities. Provided client accounting services including bookkeeping and financial reporting.

Tax Preparation Audit Bookkeeping Financial Reporting

Advisor / Agent

New York Life Insurance Company

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)

Handled insurance and investment sales and service. Licensed in ND/MN.

Insurance Sales Investment Sales Customer Service

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

State of North Dakota

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting

Certified Public Accountant license from the State of North Dakota, License #4409, issued January 14, 2009.

North Dakota State University

Accounting

2005 - 2006

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Dean's List; Recipient of the 2006 R.D. Koppenhaver CPA Exam Scholarship award from the North Dakota CPA Society Foundation; Recipient of a 2006 Geraldine Larson Scholarship for demonstrating academic excellence.

Studied Accounting, earned Dean's List recognition and received the 2006 R.D. Koppenhaver CPA Exam Scholarship and a Geraldine Larson Scholarship.

University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science, Biology

1997 - 2002

Grade: magna cum laude

Activities and societies: 2001 University of North Dakota Division 2 National Championship Football Team; Two-time First Team All-Conference Offensive Lineman.

Graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Member of the 2001 Division 2 National Championship Football Team and two-time First Team All-Conference Offensive Lineman.