About Michael Hart Consulting Group LLC
Expert financial advisory in operations, controls, automation, revenue accounting, financial close, and transformation. Helping organizations achieve efficiency, compliance, and strategic growth.
Michael Hart is a results-driven accounting professional with deep experience across public, private, and PE-backed organizations. He specializes in transforming manual processes into automated, scalable workflows and building teams that deliver stronger controls and faster reporting.
Who We Are
Founded with a clear mission: deliver high-quality, practical advisory that helps organizations solve complex problems and make confident decisions. We bring deep expertise in operations, controls, automation, revenue accounting, and finance transformation — combining traditional discipline with modern tools.
Experience & Expertise
With experience across public, private, and PE-backed organizations, Michael specializes in financial reporting, revenue accounting, reconciliations, audit support, and process optimization — grounded in operations, controls, automation, and transformation.
- Manage revenue accounting activities including journal entries, fee-for-service postings, and monthly revenue analysis
- Prepare and review monthly reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support month-end close processes
- Partner cross-functionally to validate revenue streams and deliver ad-hoc reporting on trends and variances
- Design automated workflows using SQL, Power Query, and ERP tools to transform manual processes
- Reduced reconciliation time significantly through SQL-powered automation and Power Query data refreshes
- Apply Six Sigma methods — Green Belt certified (Optum), Black Belt in progress — including automating cash reconciliation for enhanced accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with auditors to resolve inquiries and strengthen SOX controls and internal processes
- Reconcile fixed assets, GL activity, leasing classifications (FAS 13), and perform ASC 606 revenue reporting
- Led and developed accounting teams, implementing policies, controls, and procedures across multi-location operations
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy & Business Administration (Finance & Real Estate), California State University, Northridge
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Optum
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification (in progress)
- Advanced training in process optimization, automation, and ERP systems
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Revenue Accounting (ASC 606)
- SOX Controls & Audit Support
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
Our Approach
We believe that great advisory work is built on three pillars: deep expertise, clear communication, and practical results. We don’t just deliver reports — we partner with our clients to understand their goals and help them achieve measurable outcomes.
Every engagement is approached with integrity, discretion, and a commitment to excellence.
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