Brian Berger Cpa

Brian Berger, CPA, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Brian most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Case Paper Co. starting in May 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of CFO at California Closets for almost 17 years, where they successfully managed finance departments and implemented operating systems to streamline business flow. Brian also led a team in reviewing and identifying new acquisitions to increase net operating profit.

Before their tenure at California Closets, Brian worked as the Director of Operations at The Managers Funds, where they led a team in managing the operations and technology departments. Brian improved operating procedures, developed and implemented a sales database and contact management system, resulting in increased sales by 10%.

Brian also has experience in the entertainment industry, having served as the CFO/VP Finance at Universal Music Group. In this role, they managed a financial reporting team, participated in new business acquisitions to increase net operating profit, and implemented centralized accounts receivable and accounts payable departments to reduce headcount and lower net operating expenses.

Earlier in their career, Brian worked as an Accounting Manager at Trump and Pan Am Airlines and started their professional journey as a Senior Accountant at EY. At EY, they conducted and supervised audit engagements and evaluated internal controls across various industries, including oil & gas, brokerage, publishing, airlines, and manufacturing.

Overall, Brian Berger has a strong background in finance and operations, with a proven track record of implementing strategies to improve efficiency, increase profitability, and streamline business processes.

Brian Berger, CPA, MBA has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from the University of Hartford, which they obtained from 1980 to 1984. Brian later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance and Financial Management Services at the University of Connecticut, graduating from 1998 to 2002.