Stephen Michels, CPA — Business Development Executive
As a Certified Public Accountant, Stephen Michels is an experienced and well-rounded finance and accounting professional. His time working in public accounting, and at billion dollar publicly traded corporations has acclimated him to high-growth, fast-paced environments that demand results. Prior to beginning his finance and accounting career, Stephen served in the United States Air Force as a drone operator. His influence as an instructor and flight evaluator helped shape this emerging field into the robust, efficient and effective operation that exists today. Stephen possesses sought-after skills with his understanding of financial analysis, data visualizations, relational databases, ERP systems, US GAAP, auditing and attestation, federal income taxation, compensation and benefits, and sales performance management. This skillset makes him an invaluable member of any finance or accounting team.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a finance and accounting professional with expertise in SaaS compensation management.
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Experience: 18 yrs 7 mos
Career Highlights
- Expert in financial analysis and compensation management.
- Proven track record in high-growth environments.
- Military background enhances leadership and operational efficiency.
Work Experience
Confluent
Senior Sales Compensation Analyst (6 mos)
CaptivateIQ
Manager, Professional Services (2 yrs 7 mos)
Lead Consultant (2 mos)
Senior Product Solutions Consultant (1 yr)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Sales Operations Compensation Analyst (1 yr 5 mos)
Gartner
Variable Compensation Analyst (3 yrs 8 mos)
HBK CPAs & Consultants
Associate (1 yr 10 mos)
Florida Gulf Coast University
Student (1 yr 9 mos)
USAF
Sensor Operator (6 yrs)
Education
Bachelor's degree at Florida Gulf Coast University