W. Michael Harris

About W. Michael Harris

I’m a finance leader with a track record of helping companies scale, attract buyers, and achieve successful exits. Over the course of my career, I’ve been part of two high-growth organizations that were acquired by multi-national companies—first as Controller, then as CFO—giving me a deep understanding of what it takes to prepare a business for a strategic sale.Today, I bring that experience to two fast-growing ventures: as Co-Founder of a young, high-growth cheese company and as CFO of a rapidly expanding snack brand. My focus is on building financial systems, processes, and strategies that enable sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and strong investor confidence.My core skills include:Investor Relations & Strategic PlanningAcquisition Due DiligenceFinancial Reporting & Performance AnalysisForecasting, Budgeting & Pro-Forma ModelingGeneral Ledger, A/R&A/P Management, Payroll & TreasuryCustomer & Relationship ManagementI thrive at the intersection of growth and discipline—helping companies tell their financial story, make smart decisions, and position themselves for what’s next.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Jackson's Food Company

   Jun 2022 — Present

Education

• The Pennsylvania State University

  Bachelor of Science, Professional Golf Management

  1998 — 2002

• University of Pittsburgh , Katz Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration, Finance Concentration

  2005 — 2006

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Real Estate
• Portfolio Management
• Due Diligence
• Cash Flow
• Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Budgets
• Finance
• Accounting
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Business Strategy
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Modeling
• Investments
• Program Management
• Forecasting
• Acquisitions