Michael Schantz Cpa

Chief Financial Officer at WASH

Michael Schantz, CPA, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience in senior financial leadership roles. Michael is currently the Chief Financial Officer at WASH. Prior to this, they served as the EVP & CFO at The Better Being Co. and the Chief Financial Officer at Home Care Assistance.

Michael's career highlights also include their role as the Global CFO at Curves | Jenny Craig and the Chief Financial Officer at National Dentex Corporation, where they led the finance team and improved the planning, financial reporting, and business analytics.

Before that, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at TUI Marine, where they managed financial operations and led the merger of different organizations. Michael also served as the Co-President and Chief Financial Officer at The Moorings Yacht Charters, where they improved management decision-making and oversaw financial operations for a global hospitality and travel business.

Michael has also held significant positions at Planet Hollywood International, including Finance Director and Director of Internal Audit. In these roles, they were responsible for financial reporting, planning, analysis, and internal audit functions.

Overall, Michael Schantz has a proven track record of leading financial teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and driving financial success in various industries.

Michael Schantz, CPA, MBA obtained their Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business, where they studied from 1980 to 1984. In April 1986, they became a Certified Public Accountant through the VBOA - Virginia Board of Accountancy. Following that, they earned an MBA with a specialization in Finance from the William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business, attending from 1988 to 1990. In January 1988, they also acquired the Certified Internal Auditor certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    March, 2023 - present