MICHAEL J.

BENNETT, CPA
Chicago, Illinois 60642
312-286-3859 mikebennett94@gmail.com

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

Dynamic, innovative and highly experienced financial and operations management professional. Manage
daily financial operations for a diverse range of organizations. Devise and implement strategic vision to
guide growth, evaluate operational performance and deploy assets to maximize results. Oversee
budgeting, reporting, analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence
and operational management. Liaise with banks, clients and service providers. Actively pursue new
business opportunities. Identify and exploit opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Savvy
team leader, who quickly assesses and understands new environments and aligns operational
infrastructure to support business development plans. Recruit, retain and develop critical talent to
enhance organizational assets.

Financial Management Private Equity Due Diligence Mergers & Acquisitions Process Improvement
Contract Negotiation Partnerships Cash Flow Strategic Business Development System
Development Coaching & Mentoring Infrastructure Development Project Management Team
Building Change Management Outsourcing Leadership Transparency Restructuring Start Ups

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NUMERIC GROUP, Chicago 2011-Present
A $10 million provider of web analytics consulting services, staffing and recruiting.
Chief Financial Officer
Established financial reporting department. Manage staff of three, delivering training and coaching to
boost employee performance where needed. Oversee daily operational financing, develop budgets,
prepare forecasts and financial statements.

Implemented stock option plan to increase retention of critical employees.

Slashed days of sales outstanding in receivables by 50% by streamlining invoicing process,
negotiating superior terms with clients and applying enhanced collection strategies.
Strengthened relationship with lenders and secured $1.5 million of outside financing and credit
line increases.
Transformed financial reporting from modified cash accounting to generally accepted accounting
principles.
Established and tracked key performance metrics to accelerate achievement of financial goals
and boost profits.
Realized significant operational effectiveness and significant annual cost savings through
adoption of NetSuites OpenAir professional services automation software.

CLEARGAUGE/LSF INTERACTIVE, Chicago/San Francisco 2005-2011 A $25 million private equity

backed digital marketing services provider. LSF Interactive acquired ClearGauge in December 2010.
Chief Financial Officer
Created and deployed internal financial processes. Directed daily financial management, analysis and
forecasting. Oversaw financial reporting and ensured compliance with best practices. Devised business
strategy and monitored relevant KPIs to most effectively deploy resources to support company growth.

Streamlined accounts receivable and payable processes to enhance cash flow management.
Increased revenue by identifying and cultivating new business opportunities.
Liaised closely with board of directors providing strategic and financial guidance.

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CLEARGAUGE/LSF INTERACTIVE (continued)

Augmented financial tracking through the creation of a monthly accounting system displaying
KPIs through dashboards.
Conducted due diligence during the acquisition of eVisibility by LSF Interactive, recouping 10% of
the price paid for the target by finding incorrect revenue recognition.
Secured significant debt financing for company acquisitions.

DOWDALL BENNETT, Chicago 2002-2005

Business consulting firm offering operational, financial and strategic guidance to technology startups.
Managing Partner
Interacted with small and fledgling businesses, delivering critical financial and operational guidance.
Helped clients develop strategic business models and evaluate business opportunities. Provided incisive
analysis and recommendations for clients pursuing acquisition targets and seeking potential buyers.

Established list of successful startup clients, including Zoologic, 360Training, Type A Learning
Agency, Knowledge Dynamics and Jeonet.
Developed acquisition roadmap to guide e-learning startup to achieve growth targets.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISES, Chicago 1997-2002

A $30 million division of Arthur Andersens Business Consulting practice providing Internet-based
information services, global best practices, online learning software, and other services to both internal
and external clients.
Chief Financial Officer
Managed accounting team of five, recruiting and training new staff. Oversaw investments in technology
partners to support professional services practices. Liaised with clients to build relationships and deliver
guidance for clients holding initial public offerings. Selected and deployed OLAP-based financial systems.
Directed financial management for operations across multiple locations and operating segments.

Managed financial support for sale of Virtual Learning Network software to a third party, including
due diligence.
Directed organizational change, introducing entrepreneurial practices and mindset at established
division.

Early Career (details on request):

ARTHUR ANDERSEN
Manager of Global Planning, Reporting and Analysis of a $3 billion business unit
Controller/Software Designer Advanced Technologies Solutions Group
Financial and EDP Auditor
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
Master of Business Administration, Finance, 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, 1984
University of Iowa
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board Member National Student Leadership Conference
Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Fraternity

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