Michael Thayer

Michael Thayer, CPA, has extensive experience in financial management and accounting, currently serving as Controller at Atlas Toyota Material Handling since October 2013. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at Career Education Corporation from 2004 to 2013, including Director of Finance, Regional Controller, Director of Accounting, and Accounting Manager, where responsibilities ranged from overseeing finance activities for multiple campuses to managing a large accounting staff. Previous roles include Midwest Job Cost Manager at United Rentals, Controller at Preferred Electric / Cableworks Inc, and Controller at Alltech Data Systems. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Northern Illinois University, graduating in 1993.