Michael Seiler
South Bend,IN
Summary
Strategic finance and operations leader with over 20 years in corporate finance, financial planning, and executive management. Delivered results in budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and mergers and acquisitions. Led finance functions in industrial manufacturing and technology sectors, building high-performing teams and implementing processes that enhance cash flow and return on invested capital.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / Managing Partner
SRT Capital Management / SRT IVO Fund
South Bend, IN
09.2023 - Current
- Lead investment theses, portfolio construction, and risk management.
- Oversee research, valuation, and capital allocation discipline.
- Ensured clear communication with limited partners to maintain transparency, performance reporting, and governance.
Vice President / COO / Board Member / Investor
Gerace Construction Company, Inc.
Midland, MI
01.2021 - Current
- Partner with the Board on growth, risk, and financing priorities.
- Direct enterprise operations, annual operating plan, and capital budgeting.
- Implement process and cost initiatives to improve margin and cash conversion.
- Establish KPI cadence and management dashboards across business units.
CFO & EVP of Strategy
Imagineering Finishing Technologies
South Bend, IN
01.2018 - 12.2023
- Led FP&A, budgeting, cash management, and long-range planning to support financial stability.
- Optimized capital structure and banking relationships, enhancing funding strategies and evaluating M&A opportunities.
- Oversaw financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with executive team to align financial goals with strategic business objectives, driving cohesive planning.
- Streamlined financial operations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Mentored finance team, fostering professional development and collaboration.
Director of Finance & Operations
Vennli
South Bend, IN
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Led FP&A, revenue operations, and cash forecasting to drive financial insights for SaaS business.
- Developed operating cadence, established unit economics, and streamlined SaaS metric reporting for enhanced decision-making.
- Contributed to pricing strategy and optimized go-to-market resourcing to align with business objectives.
Managing Partner, Chief Financial Officer
SRH Partners, LLC / Seilent Research & Trading LLC
08.2009 - 12.2013
- Co-led investments, managing fund finance, LP reporting, and compliance to ensure transparent operations.
- Drove diligence and deal modeling, developing post-close value creation plans to enhance portfolio performance.
- Directed research and trading strategies while designing risk frameworks and reporting to mitigate investment risks.
Vice President
Allegiance One Leasing Co
07.2006 - 08.2009
- Managed portfolio analytics, underwriting, and credit risk.
- Developed reporting for asset performance and loss mitigation.
Associate Investment Analyst
Allstate Investments
Northbrook, IL
07.2004 - 11.2007
- Supported portfolio managers by developing financial models and preparing investment memos for strategic insights.
- Analyzed investment opportunities to support portfolio management at Allstate Investments.
- Conducted fundamental research and valuation to inform investment decisions and enhance performance reporting.
- Evaluated financial statements to assess company performance and stability.
Education
MBA - Magna Cum Laude
University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business
01-2016
BBA - Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
University of Notre Dame
01-2004
Skills
- Investment Management
- Investment Strategies
- Financial Markets
- Capital Markets
- Corporate Finance
- M&A
- FP&A
- Treasury
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Performance Metrics
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Strategy
- Problem solving strategies
- Clear communication
Target Roles
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Director of Finance
Affiliations
- Board Member & Treasurer - South Bend Country Club Aug 2020 - May 2024
- School Board Member - Christ the King South Bend - July 2026 - Present
Timeline
Founder / Managing Partner
SRT Capital Management / SRT IVO Fund
09.2023 - Current
Vice President / COO / Board Member / Investor
Gerace Construction Company, Inc.
01.2021 - Current
CFO & EVP of Strategy
Imagineering Finishing Technologies
01.2018 - 12.2023
Director of Finance & Operations
Vennli
01.2014 - 12.2017
Managing Partner, Chief Financial Officer
SRH Partners, LLC / Seilent Research & Trading LLC
08.2009 - 12.2013
Vice President
Allegiance One Leasing Co
07.2006 - 08.2009
Associate Investment Analyst
Allstate Investments
07.2004 - 11.2007
MBA - Magna Cum Laude
University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business
BBA - Accounting, Magna Cum Laude
University of Notre Dame