Michael Kirchner

Managing Director

CPA, MBA

Mike is a Managing Director at Centri Business Consulting. He has more than 16 years of accounting, advisory, and audit experience. He joined Centri in February 2022 and supports clients by providing technical accounting research and papers on a variety of topics, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting, ASC 805 business combinations, and complex debt and equity transactions. In addition, Mike assists clients with the preparation of periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Prior to his time with Centri, Mike was an Assistant Controller and International Controller of Mistras Group, Inc., a publicly traded company. In this role, he was responsible for reviewing and directing SEC financial and external reporting and technical accounting in areas such as revenue recognition, leases, and stock-based compensation. He provided oversight with the month-end close, group consolidation, and external audits. He also collaborated with internal audit to ensure compliance with internal controls through documenting, implementing, and evaluating internal controls.

Prior to his time at Mistras, he was an Accounting and Audit Manager with EisnerAmper, LLP, where he provided accounting, auditing, and business consulting services to clients in both the public and private sectors throughout a variety of industries, including technology, professional services, manufacturing, and retail.

Michael received a B.S. in Accounting from Monmouth University and a M.B.A. from Rider University. He is a Certified Public Accountant in New Jersey and a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs.