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Michael Cantu

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

Financial Analyst with over 18 years of expertise in business valuations and feasibility studies, adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive strategic planning and operational efficiency. Skilled in financial analysis, auditing, and risk management, with a proven track record of enabling informed investment decisions and measurable financial growth. Passionate about leveraging analytical skills to enhance decision-making and deliver actionable insights in dynamic environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Analyst

RSI & Associates, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
  • Business Valuations
  • Feasibility Studies Conducted comprehensive business valuations, enabling clients to make informed investment decisions and achieve measurable financial growth.
  • Performed detailed feasibility studies, identifying key risks and opportunities that guided strategic planning and enhanced project viability.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to analyze financial data, fostering a shared understanding of market dynamics and driving effective decision-making.
  • Developed advanced financial models, streamlining reporting processes and producing actionable insights that contributed to improved operational efficiency.

Accountant

YWCA
05.2017 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for entire accounting program

Staff Auditor

Jennings, Hawley & Co., P.C.
07.2007 - 05.2017
  • Audits of private and non-profit companies
  • In-charge of Peer Review and firm compliance with State of Texas
  • Present financial statements to boards
  • Audit Fieldwork, Inventory Testing, Income and Expense vouching
  • Preparing financial statements following up-to-date auditing standards
  • Train new employees on new auditing programs and work
  • Pension and 401(K) Audits

Internship

Buckley & Associates
01.2007 - 05.2007
  • Filed 1040’s Tax Returns for clients.
  • Helped with audit fieldwork.

Education

Master of Accountancy -

Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2009

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - undefined

Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2007

Skills

  • Business Valuations
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Financial Analysis
  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Tax Preparation
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Reporting

Certifications & Licenses

Business Certified Appraiser (BCA)

Certification

  • Speaking engagement - Speaker, MALC 2025 Conference – 3rd Party Reports
  • Business Valuations, Mid-America Lenders Conference - April 2024
  • 504 Lending: SOP Updates, Mid-America Lenders Conference - April 2024
  • An SBA Murder Mystery: Who Killed the Guaranty?, Mid-America Lenders Conference - April 2024
  • Holistic Risk Management, Mid-America Lenders Conference - April 2024
  • Standardized Cash Flow – Mid-America Lenders Conference - April 2023
  • All Things Collateral: Valuation Standards, Appraisals & Environmental, Mid-America Lenders Conference - April 2023
  • Business Valuations: Understanding Price vs. Value, Mid-America Lenders Conference - April 2023
  • Oil and Gas: From Rock to Bank, NACVA/Consultants Training Institute - January 2023
  • Valuing Oil & Gas Interests – Identify and Measuring Risk, NACVA/Consultants Training Institute (2 CPE Webinar) - January 2023

LINKS

Company Website: www.rsivalue.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • MALC 2025 Conference
  • Speaker on 3rd Party Reports

Timeline

Financial Analyst

RSI & Associates, Inc.
08.2022 - Current

Accountant

YWCA
05.2017 - 08.2022

Staff Auditor

Jennings, Hawley & Co., P.C.
07.2007 - 05.2017

Internship

Buckley & Associates
01.2007 - 05.2007

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - undefined

Texas A&M University

Master of Accountancy -

Texas A&M University

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