Michael Flaherty

About Michael Flaherty

Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the machinery industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations Management, Management, and Continuous Improvement. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor\'s of Business Administration focused in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University.

Experience

1. Interim Controller Operations Controller (Consulting Engagements)

   ProNexus, LLC

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Lead interim controllership and finance operations for multi-industry clients across retail, manufacturing, real estate, defense/aerospace, and affordable housing· Direct full-cycle accounting and financial operations for organizations ranging from $16M–$110M in revenue, supporting portfolios of up to 200+ entities· Supervise and develop teams of up to 3 direct reports, improving close timelines and transaction accuracy· Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including audit readiness, inventory reconciliation, and regulatory compliance· Prepare and reviewed financial statements for year-end audits, ensuring GAAP compliance and data integrity· Build and refine cash flow analyses, debt waterfalls, budgeting, and forecasting models to support executive decision-making· Lead special projects focused on process improvement, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencyRepresentative Client Engagements:· $110M retail furniture franchise (3 states): Directed financial operations and compliance; optimized transaction workflows· Affordable housing portfolio (200+ properties): Delivered operational analyses, debt waterfalls, and tax impact assessments for property dispositions· Manufacturing & aerospace clients ($16M–$50M): Streamlined reporting, aligned forecasting with long-term strategy, and supported executive leadership· Large optics & photonics manufacturer: Managed year-end inventory counts, reconciliations, and SEC reporting support (10-k/10-Q

Education

• Bachelor of Arts

  BBA

  1981 — 1985

• St. Bonaventure University

  Bachelor's of Business Administration

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Procurement
• Strategy
• Sourcing
• Business Strategy
• Sales Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Development
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Global Sourcing
• Process Engineering
• International Business
• International Sales
• Pricing
• Competitive Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• P&L Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Budgets
• Lean Manufacturing
• Product Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Key Account Management
• Coaching
• Product Development
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Planning
• Six Sigma
• Manufacturing
• Export
• Leadership
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Purchasing