Mike Witherite
Victor,ID
Summary
Finance & Accounting professional with over 25 years of experience in capital acquisition, financial forecasting, team building and designing effective systems. Excellent written and verbal communicator with a proven ability to adapt to changing situations in a fast paced environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Teton Science Schools
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Newly created position focused on leading all aspects of a multi channel nonprofit employing 150
- Operated in four separate sectors of the education industry
- Focused on performance improvement, team & culture building, and leadership development
Chief Financial Officer
Teton Science Schools
2016 - 2025
- Led managerial and financial accounting, as well as Facilities/Equipment, IT, and Food Service for 10,000 students in classroom, residential, and vehicle based programs
- Secured over $6,000,000 in CARES Act funding post COVID, including $1,300,000 in ERC funds
- Oversaw all real estate development projects including the rezoning of a 4.7 acre employee housing project
Owner
Fall Line Accounting
2014 - 2016
- Startup consulting, full charge booking, & tax preparation services
- Key team member in launching a new sanitation company with $1,800,000 in projection based financing
- Provided managerial and financial accounting services for multiple businesses with revenues in excess of $1,500,000
Chief Financial Officer
Pro Guide Direct
2013 - 2014
- Oversaw 10x growth of revenue growth in under 12 months for an influencer based ecommerce platform
- Developed complex financial models used to solicit $1,600,000 in Class B funding
- Oversaw data management team responsible for over 100,000 product data SKU's
- Developed investor presentations and capitalization tables
Finance Director
Teton Science Schools
2008 - 2013
- Delivered record net income through improved operating margins for a vehicle based ecotour provider
- Managed the planning and application process for a 16 unit employee housing development
- Utilized comparative and volume based budgeting and overhead allocation models
- Responsible for all general ledger and audit preparation functions as well as all Human Resource requirements
Chief Financial Officer
Grand Targhee Ski & Summer Resort
2005 - 2008
- Delivered 3 consecutive years of 15% revenue growth
- Oversaw the acquisition of integration of a $1,200,000 property management competitor
- Managed $7,500,000 in capital construction projects
- Managerial and financial accounting functions for 9 separate related parties
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Westminster College
Fulton01-1994
Skills
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Operational management
- Profit margin enhancement
- Cost reduction strategies
- Financial modeling expertise
- Project Management
- Capital funding expertise
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Teton Science Schools
01.2024 - 07.2025
Chief Financial Officer
Teton Science Schools
2016 - 2025
Owner
Fall Line Accounting
2014 - 2016
Chief Financial Officer
Pro Guide Direct
2013 - 2014
Finance Director
Teton Science Schools
2008 - 2013
Chief Financial Officer
Grand Targhee Ski & Summer Resort
2005 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Westminster College
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