Michael Mautner
Fractional CFO & Finance Leader | Helping Businesses Scale, Improve Profitability, Strengthen Financial Infrastructure & Drive Value Creation
- Role
- Finance Principal at High Pines Investments
- Location
- Miami, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Mautner
Strategic Fractional CFO & Finance Leader | Turning Financial Complexity into ClarityMost business owners reach a point where their financial \"gut feel\" is no longer enough to scale. They have data, but not information. They have systems, but not visibility.I partner with small to mid-sized businesses to bridge that gap. With leadership experience ranging from Fortune 500 companies to Private Equity-backed subsidiaries, I specialize in building the finance function into a powerful engine for decision-making. I don\'t just report the numbers; I strengthen the infrastructure so you can act on them.How I Help Businesses Win:Profitability & Value Creation: I’ve driven 50%+ improvements in operating profit by optimizing gross margins and identifying hidden inefficiencies.Infrastructure & Systems: I lead migration efforts to best-in-class accounting platforms, standardizing processes and strengthening internal controls to build scalable infrastructure.Visibility & Decision Support: An expert in FP & A, I build sophisticated models and KPI dashboards that provide visibility into profitability drivers that enable quick, data-driven decision-making.Strategic Growth: I provide scenario planning, capital investment analysis (NPV/IRR), and M&A support and integration to ensure every move creates long-term value.My Track Record:Divisional CFO, US: Restructured a $50M US operation, consolidating a fragmented organization and reducing departmental salary expense by over $200K.Sr. Director, Finance & IT: Rebuilt a $150M cruise retail business\'s finance function from the ground up, resolving historical issues and improving the cash conversion cycle by 20%+.VP, Senior Finance Manager: Led FP & A for 15+ business lines at Florida’s largest independent bank.Whether you are navigating a turnaround, preparing for an acquisition, need help with a specific project, or simply outgrowing your current setup, I provide the executive-level financial leadership you need without the full-time overhead.Let’s connect to discuss how we can strengthen your financial foundation for the next stage of growth.
Experience
Finance Principal
Mar 2025 — Present · Miami, FL, US
Direct financial due diligence for an industry-agnostic venture-backed investment vehicle
Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration, General Business
2001 — 2005
Baruch College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
Skills
- Budgets
- Finance
- Retail
- Transportation
- Merchandising
- Forecasting
- Logistics
- Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Management
- P&L Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Management
- Supply Chain
- Budgeting
- Sourcing
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