Mitch Volman
BREA,CA
Summary
Professional leader with executive experience ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Finance & Operations
AntiAging Research Laboratories, Inc.
Irvine
Controller
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
Senior Consultant
CA Outsource Associates
Senior Manager
Squar, Milner & Reehl
Senior Consultant
KPMG Peat Marwick
Principal / Fractional Controller & CFO
PARADIGM CONSULTING
01.2023 - Current
- Provide fractional CFO and Controller leadership to founder-led manufacturing and SaaS organizations requiring strengthened financial infrastructure, governance, and strategic support. Partner directly with ownership teams to implement disciplined accounting processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and support strategic growth initiatives. Act as primary finance liaison to investors, legal counsel, and strategic partners.
- Selected Contributions
- Structured and negotiated a multi-million-dollar international licensing agreement with a global hospitality organization, enhancing enterprise value and recurring revenue visibility.
- Developed integrated financial models and cash flow forecasts supporting licensing negotiations, capital discussions, and long-range planning.
- Implemented strengthened internal control frameworks following asset misappropriation, safeguarding company resources and restoring stakeholder confidence.
- Resolved complex SaaS revenue recognition matters to ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness.
- Prepared and enhanced financial statements tailored to ownership, investor, and lender requirements.
Controller
CORD AUTOMOTIVE INTERNATIONAL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Recruited pre-transaction to professionalize the finance function and prepare a founder-led manufacturing organization for sale. Built GAAP-compliant accounting infrastructure from inception and supported post-acquisition integration and funding. Expanded scope post-transaction to oversee finance, human resources, banking relationships, payroll migration, and ERP implementation.
- Key Achievements
- Designed and implemented full GAAP-compliant accounting operations, enabling successful sale and post-acquisition financing.
- Developed comprehensive working capital analysis and opening balance sheet in support of acquisition funding.
- Established investor reporting framework and KPI dashboards for new ownership.
- Led ERP system implementation and data migration, ensuring operational continuity.
- Strengthened cross-functional alignment between finance, engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing.
- Supported lean manufacturing initiatives to improve margin performance and reduce waste.
Chief Financial Officer
ESPORTS ARENA, LLC
Santa Ana
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Recruited following ownership transition to build finance and accounting functions from the ground up and support aggressive national expansion. Led financial operations during growth from 3 to 20 locations across 17 states. Developed strategic financial roadmap and strengthened reporting infrastructure in partnership with a major national retail organization.
- Key Achievements Responsibilities
- Built complete accounting and finance infrastructure to support multi-state expansion.
- Designed and delivered weekly executive and investor reporting with comprehensive KPI analysis.
- Developed complex financial forecasts and capital models supporting growth initiatives.
- Oversaw all accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, revenue recognition, and cash management.
- Established and led human resources and payroll functions.
- Re-engineered daily revenue and cost recognition processes to improve accuracy and visibility.
- Contributed to 300% revenue growth by aligning financial controls with operational expansion.
Senior Manager Accounting (Consultant)
Blizzard Entertainment
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided technical accounting and reporting support for a global entertainment organization, assisting with complex revenue and compliance matters.
Controller
Nutrawise Health & Beauty Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Directed all accounting and financial reporting functions for a multi-channel consumer products organization.
- Improved financial close efficiency and strengthened KPI reporting.
- Enhanced working capital management through inventory and receivables optimization.
Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting
Orange County Business Journal
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led accounting and financial reporting operations, including budgeting, financial statement preparation, and cost management initiatives.
- Partnered with executive leadership to improve reporting accuracy and financial planning processes.
Chief Financial Officer
GMP Laboratories of America, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Led finance, HR, IT, and supply chain for a contract manufacturing organization in the nutraceutical industry.
- Established German operating subsidiary within 90 days to ensure EU regulatory compliance, overseeing incorporation, facility acquisition, equipment procurement, staffing, and regulatory coordination.
- Partnered with ownership on capital allocation, cost optimization, and strategic growth planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration – Accounting
California State University at Long Beach
Skills
- Corporate Controllership & GAAP Compliance Financial Reporting & Close Process Optimization Internal Controls & Risk Management Working Capital & Cash Flow Management ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling Ownership Transitions & Transaction Support KPI Development & Board-Level Reporting
CFO/CONTROLLER - FINANCIAL Governance & Operational Excellence
- Strategic and hands-on Corporate Controller with 25+ years of experience building and leading high-performing finance organizations across manufacturing, SaaS, distribution, and multi-location retail environments. Proven expertise in establishing GAAP-compliant infrastructures, strengthening internal controls, optimizing working capital, and supporting ownership transitions and capital events.
- Recognized as a trusted financial steward to founders, private investors, and executive leadership teams. Strong background in technical accounting, financial reporting, ERP implementations, KPI development, and operational finance. Adept at transforming founder-led environments into scalable, well-controlled enterprises capable of supporting growth, transactions, and institutional oversight.
Timeline
Principal / Fractional Controller & CFO
PARADIGM CONSULTING
01.2023 - Current
Controller
CORD AUTOMOTIVE INTERNATIONAL
01.2021 - 01.2022
Chief Financial Officer
ESPORTS ARENA, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Manager Accounting (Consultant)
Blizzard Entertainment
01.2017 - 01.2018
Controller
Nutrawise Health & Beauty Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2017
Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting
Orange County Business Journal
01.2014 - 01.2015
Chief Financial Officer
GMP Laboratories of America, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012
Senior Consultant
CA Outsource Associates
Senior Manager
Squar, Milner & Reehl
Senior Consultant
KPMG Peat Marwick
Vice President, Finance & Operations
AntiAging Research Laboratories, Inc.
Controller
Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration – Accounting
California State University at Long Beach