Michael Carl
@michaelcarl
CPA financial controller specializing in ASC 606 revenue recognition and scalable SaaS finance.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a SaaS-focused CPA and Financial Controller with 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership across B2B SaaS, Professional Services, and Public Accounting. I bring deep expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition, full-cycle accounting, and FP&A, and I’ve consistently partnered directly with CEOs and CFOs to improve decision-quality through scalable financial infrastructure.
I’ve implemented ASC 606 and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) revenue recognition, supported GAAP-basis ARR/MRR reconciliation, and strengthened reporting for NRR and churn by reconciling subscription billing data to revenue schedules. I’ve built KPI dashboards, automated workflows, and accelerated monthly/quarterly/annual close packages to improve accuracy and speed for board and investor communications.
In addition to leading annual audits with external auditors—earning all audit reports with zero findings—I support IPO readiness through PCAOB audit-ready financials, technical accounting memos, and ERP evaluation (including NetSuite, Campfire, and Rillet). I’m at my best where finance must be audit-ready, contract-aligned, and built to scale during capital raises, M&A, and post-IPO growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Controller
QcWare, LLC
Jul 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Built annual operating plans, budgets, and SaaS-aligned financial models for the CFO/COO, including variance analysis and board/investor reporting packages. Implemented ASC 606 and POC revenue recognition, automated revenue reporting and close workflows, and led external audits with zero findings.
Senior Accountant
Smart Business Concepts, LLC
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022 (5 months)
Led month-end close reviews and delivered actionable financial insights to SMB clients using QuickBooks Online and Xero. Mentored junior staff in AP/AR and reconciliation processes to improve productivity and workflow efficiency.
Senior Accountant
Riversand Technologies / Syndigo, Inc.
Jun 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Supported the VP of Finance through a Series B capital raise and M&A process, including QofE audits, due diligence, and board/investor reporting packages. Managed recurring revenue tracking and ensured GAAP-basis ASC 606 reconciliation for NRR/churn reporting, including multi-currency intercompany transactions and global consolidations.
Senior Accountant
GlobaLogix, Inc.
Jul 2018 - Jun 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Reduced the month-end close cycle from 30 to 15 days through process redesign, workflow automation, and cross-functional coordination. Managed construction project revenue backlog and percent-of-completion tracking, and identified expense opportunities to lower operating overhead.
Auditor
Price, Reader & Thompson, PC
Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)
Prepared GAAP-basis financial statements and direct/indirect cash flow statements for audit and attestation engagements. Supported audit fieldwork by working with clients to compile documentation and reconcile reporting inputs.
Staff Auditor II
Blazek & Vetterling, LLP
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)
Conducted internal control testing and substantive audit procedures for public accounting clients across multiple industries. Helped ensure audit workpapers and conclusions aligned with engagement requirements and GAAP reporting needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lamar University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
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