Mike Ford

About Mike Ford

Over thirty years of management consulting, business advisory and outsourcing experience. From start-up to exit, I can help businesses with their accounting, human resources, compliance, and operational challenges.

Experience

1. Founder & President

   Pbo Advisory Group

   Jun 2011 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   PBO Advisory Group is a leading provider of integrated business advisory services, specializing in outsourced finance, HR, and operational consulting. • We serve clients across diverse industries with a commitment to:• Integrity and transparency in every engagement• Excellence in service delivery and client outcomes• Collaboration across teams and stakeholders• Innovation in solving complex business challenges• Growth through strategic planning and execution• Client focus that puts your goals at the center• Accountability for results and impactPBO Advisory Group provides strategic business consulting, outsourced accounting, and operational support for start-ups, emerging businesses, public, private, government, and non-profit organizations. We supplement your in-house teams or serve as your full department, onsite or remotely. Our flexible, scalable approach allows us to deliver responsive, reliable, and accessible service at a lower cost than hiring full-time employees or Big 4 resources.Our team of 50+ professionals brings expertise in accounting, human capital, and business consulting. Many hold CPA, MBA, SHRM certifications, or other advanced degrees. Our experience spans Big 4, public accounting, and businesses both large and small.We serve multiple industries, including construction and related fields, craft breweries, life sciences, manufacturing and distribution, non-profit, professional services, real estate and property management, retail, and technology.PBO Advisory partners with you to understand your organization’s unique needs. Our client relationships often become long-term partnerships, making us an integral part of your operations as you move through every stage of your business lifecycle.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  MP - Masters in Public Adm inistration; MCRP - Masters in City & Regional Planning

  1981 — 1983

• Bowling Green State University

  BS, Political Science & Economics

  1976 — 1981

Skills

• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Financial Analysis
• Information Technology
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Forecasting
• Accounting
• Executive Management
• Management
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Professional Services
• Business Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Mergers
• Sec Filings
• Start-Ups
• Business Development
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Erp
• Auditing
• Business Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Modeling
• Strategy
• Outsourcing
• Consulting
• Corporate Governance