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Michael Cahill

Southern California Market Leader, Senior Managing Director

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    How I help clients

    Michael Cahill helps organizations solve complex management, accounting, financial, and business matters with clarity, precision, and discipline. He delivers financial leadership and advisory solutions that support IPO readiness, strengthen reporting, and align stakeholders across high-stakes initiatives. Michael guides clients through mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and technical accounting challenges, ensuring that decisions are informed and execution remains on track. He aligns management, investors, and auditors to drive successful capital markets outcomes. Michael also serves as interim chief financial officer (CFO) and implements new accounting standards. His ability to integrate accounting, finance, and operational priorities enables clients to reduce risk, improve transparency, and execute confidently in dynamic environments.

    Specialties: IPO Readiness & Capital Markets; Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting; M&A & Due Diligence; Interim Financial Leadership

    Industries: Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space, Automotive & Industrials, Government, Municipal, & Education, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & Consumer Products, Technology, Media, & Telecommunications

    Career Highlights & Background

    Michael brings 25 years of experience in accounting and financial leadership roles, advising public and private companies across a range of industries. He has led complex engagements including integrating two high-growth private equity backed education technology companies. As interim CFO, Michael has overseen audit readiness, investor reporting, and technical accounting. Clients rely on his expertise to implement accounting standards such as ASC 606 and ASC 842. Michael has also led numerous capital markets transactions, coordinating management, investors, and auditors to achieve successful IPO outcomes.

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    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Franciscan University
    • Certified Public Accountant licensed by the State of Virginia

    My key work strengths include

    • A client-centric approach
    • Focused on results
    I first joined Riveron because of the people, the types of client engagements, and the growth opportunities. Riveron has exceeded my expectations as I’ve spent nearly a decade here working on exciting projects with world-class colleagues and clients — and the firm is just scratching the surface of the current growth cycle!

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