Mr. Piessens brings to MFA over 15 years of diverse accounting, financial and audit experience. Michael’s professional career includes division controllership roles at a publicly-traded alternative risk management insurance company and at an international leader in the payment processing industry. He also spent three years working for the public accounting firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited.
At MFA, Michael is focused on improving the quality, operational efficiency and effectiveness of our client financial statement reporting through a variety of automated and process improvement-based initiatives. Michael also serves as the firm’s technical financial reporting resource, providing training and support on U.S. GAAP authoritative guidance and interpretations. He also leads various client accounting and financial reporting assistance projects, working directly with both public and private company controllers and CFOs.
Expertise
Financial management, accounting and analysis
Financial reporting including SEC reporting
U.S. GAAP technical guidance
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Software revenue recognition (SOP 97-2)
Mergers and acquisitions (FAS 141R)
Complex equity arrangements
Fair Value measurements (FAS 157)
International operations and accounting
Accounting systems conversions
Internal control enhancement initiatives
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
Education
BS – Accounting; Babson College
Certification
CPA – Certified Public Accountant
CMA – Certified Management Accountant
CFM – Certified Financial Manager
Professional Affiliations
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants - Audit and Accounting Committee Member
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
