Omar Ritter, CEPA, SPHR, CGMA

Commander
DISC Type : D

Keynote Speaker at Salem Speakers Bureau

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Omar is a seasoned finance expert, fractional CFO, and board advisor with extensive experience managing multi-billion dollar budgets. A West Point and Columbia Business School graduate holding CPA and CEPA certifications, he leverages his executive background to teach accounting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

As a decorated U. S. Army combat veteran and author, Omar is a dedicated mental health advocate. He channels his personal journey into motivational speaking and writing, serving on the board of the North Carolina Veterans Business Association and supporting causes like Stop Soldier Suicide.

He is a #1 Amazon bestselling author for his book, "West Point to Wall Street: My Journey to Mental Wellness. "

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Strong-Willed

Very Quick

They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Mental Wellness
A passionate advocate and bestselling author, he shares his personal story of surviving combat, corporate burnout, and a brain tumor to destigmatize mental health challenges.
Veteran Support
As a decorated combat veteran, he serves on the board of the North Carolina Veteran's Business Association and speaks for organizations like Stop Soldier Suicide.
Business Financial Health
As a fractional CFO and CPA, he guides businesses with revenues from $3M to $50M in improving cash flow, reducing risk, and increasing their overall value.

Media Appearances

Maine Pointe Appoints Omar Ritter as Strategic Advisor to Strengthen Financial and Operational Impact. Featured in Maine Pointe (Press Release)

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Work History

2-2026
Keynote Speaker at Salem Speakers Bureau
1-2026
Lecturer, Turner School of Accountancy at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
12-2025
Strategic Advisor at Maine Pointe
4-2025
Area President - Fractional CFO | Outsourced CFO | Part-Time CFO Services at FocusCFO®
3-2023
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Finance - Full Time Student at Liberty University

Education

1996 - 2000
B.S. from United States Military Academy at West Point
2005 - 2007
MBA from Columbia Business School

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Exp : 25 Location : Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Keynote Speaker at Salem Speakers Bureau
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Insights For Selling To Omar

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Omar is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Omar

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Omar move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Omar take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Omar

Personality Compatibility


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