Michael Nolan

About Michael Nolan

Strategic CFO with more than 35 years of experience building and transforming finance organizations across media, technology, SaaS, and global consumer products businesses. I specialize in modernizing financial infrastructure, implementing cloud-based ERP platforms, and deploying AI-enabled finance tools that give leadership teams better visibility into performance, margins, and growth opportunities. Throughout my career I have partnered closely with CEOs and boards to scale companies, improve financial transparency, and strengthen governance in complex multi-entity environments. Recent work includes architecting and implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as a global ERP platform, consolidating multiple legacy systems and enabling unified reporting across international operations. I have also integrated AI-driven analytics and automation tools into finance workflows to accelerate reporting, improve forecasting accuracy, and enhance executive decision-making. Earlier in my career I held leadership roles at Sony Music Entertainment, where I led global SOX compliance and corporate FP & A and implemented the company’s first worldwide financial consolidation system. Key areas of focus include: • Finance transformation and organizational scaling • Cloud ERP implementation (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) • AI-enabled finance operations and analytics • Global financial architecture and multi-entity governance • FP & A, margin analysis, and executive dashboards • M&A and acquisition integration • SaaS and subscription business models • Working capital and operational finance optimization I enjoy working with leadership teams that value innovation, transparency, and data-driven decision making.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Golden Link Inc

   Jul 2022 — Present · Middletown, NY, US

   Lead finance for a rapidly scaling multinational branded merchandise organization operating across North America, Europe, and Asia.Key accomplishments include:• Led finance transformation supporting 4x company growth in four years.• Architected and implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, consolidating five legacy financial systems into a unified global ERP platform.• Designed global chart of accounts, intercompany pricing frameworks, and line-of-business profitability reporting.• Built scalable FP & A, reporting, and governance infrastructure supporting multi-currency and international operations.• Implemented AI-enabled tools across finance workflows to accelerate analysis and reporting.• Developed Power BI dashboards and executive analytics improving visibility into margins, cash flow, and unit economics.• Launched the company’s first 401(k) and healthcare benefits programs, strengthening corporate governance and employee retention.

Education

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

  MBA, Accounting

  1977 — 1980

• Ramapo College of New Jersey

  BA, Economics

  1972 — 1976

• New York Universty

  Certificate, Forensic Accounting

  2004 — 2006