Michael Birchmeier, CPA
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Principal | Public Sector
Finance and Accounting Solutions
Location
Saginaw, MI
989.797.8445
Education
Michigan State University
BS, accounting
MS, accounting
CURRENT ROLE
Mike provides CFO and finance services, bringing unique and cost-effective solutions, customized for each client. He primarily serves public sector organizations, having held positions such as controller, finance director and chief financial officer. Additionally, Mike advises clients in organizational strategy, assists in talent recruitment and development, presents to governing boards and regulatory bodies, and oversees the finance and accounting functions.
Mike is dedicated to his and others continued learning and as such is involved in both Rehmann’s growth coordination and talent coordination workgroups.
SERVICE AREAS
- CFO services and consulting
- Audit preparation and management
- Budget development, financial reporting and grant reporting
- Financial policy and procedure development
- Union negotiation
- Grant compliance and reporting
EXPERIENCE
Mike joined Rehmann in 2009, coming back in 2022, after gaining significant experience as a finance director and budget and accounting manager for local governments, in addition to serving as the director of grants administration for a large private family foundation.
A CLOSER LOOK
- Mike is a veteran of the United States Army.
- Mike is actively involved in a variety of professional organizations including the Michigan Association of County Administrative Officers (MACAO), Michigan Municipal Executives (MME), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), Michigan Government Finance Officers Association (MGFOA), and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
- Mike has presented on panels and individually for the MICPA and MGFOA.
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Principal | Public Sector
Finance and Accounting Solutions
Location
Saginaw, MI
989.797.8445
Education
Michigan State University
BS, accounting
MS, accounting