Mike Ortiz, CPA

Mike Ortiz, CPA has a diverse work experience spanning across multiple industries. Mike most recently served as the VP of Finance & Accounting at Happier Camper, Inc. since February 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Controller at the same company from November 2021 to February 2022. Previously, Mike held the position of Treasurer at GameMine from August 2020 to August 2021, and prior to that, they were the Principal Accountant at the company from August 2019 to July 2020.

Before joining GameMine, Mike worked at The Honest Company as an Inventory Accounting Manager from July 2017 to August 2019. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the inventory process, reconciling eCommerce and retail inventory, preparing financial reports, and managing a team.

Mike also gained experience as an Accounts Payable Manager (Contract) at Ballast Investments from February 2017 to May 2017. Mike was responsible for the Accounts Payable process, journal entries, account reconciliations, and automation of manual processes.

In addition to their accounting roles, Mike has a background in music as a DJ and producer under the name Mike Teez. Mike curated and performed electronic dance music for live events, clubs, mix-tapes, podcasts, livestreams, renegades, and music festivals from 1999 to 2017.

Earlier in their career, Mike worked at Amazon as a Shift Manager - Logistics in 2016 and at Restoration Hardware as a Senior Inventory Accountant from February 2015 to January 2016. Mike was responsible for financial analysis, accounting, inventory reconciliation, and reporting.

Furthermore, Mike served as the Cost Accounting Manager at HK Lighting Group from April 2009 to July 2012, where they managed a team, prepared journal entries, production reports, and handled AR, AP, and payroll activities.

Overall, Mike Ortiz, CPA has demonstrated expertise in finance and accounting across various industries, in addition to their musical pursuits as a DJ and producer.

Mike Ortiz, CPA holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley, which they obtained from 2012 to 2014. Mike also holds a second Bachelor's Degree in Ethnic Studies from the same university, completed during the same time period. Additionally, they obtained their CPA certification from the California Board of Accountancy in June 2018.