Past President - Austin Petroleum Accountants Society at Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, Inc. (COPAS)
📍 Austin, Texas, United States
Michael is an Assurance Partner at Weaver in Austin, where he leads the firms audit technology practice. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in complex financial reporting for technology and energy companies, guiding them through challenges like pre-IPO readiness. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University.
Outside of work, Michael is deeply committed to his community, serving as a board member for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas. He has also applied his financial expertise as a treasurer for Austin Sunshine Camps, an organization providing experiences for low-income children.
He blends his financial acumen with philanthropy, serving on the board of the Ronald McDonald House.
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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Past President - Austin Petroleum Accountants Society
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Personality Overview
How Michael shows up
Objective Thinker
Quality Focused
Demanding
They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.
Priorities
Topics Michael cares about
Complex Accounting
He leads Weaver's tech audit practice and recently wrote about the complexities of equity-based compensation accounting (ASC 718) for tech companies.
Austin Tech Scene
Actively engages with the local tech community, including attending events like the Austin Technology Council's Gateway Happy Hour to network with innovators and founders.
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Career
Work history
10-2019 - 12-2024
Past President - Austin Petroleum Accountants Society
Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies, Inc. (COPAS)
7-2018 - 10-2018
Senior Analyst - International Secondment
Pitcher Partners
8-2016 - 8-2017
Chief Financial Officer
Welder Exploration & Production, Inc.
1-2013
Assurance Partner
Weaver
1-2013
Energy and Energy Transition | Upstream | Midstream | Solar | Wind | Renewables
Weaver
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