About Michael

Michael Romano is the Northeast leader of RSM US LLP’s finance and accounting outsourcing consulting practice and national co-leader of the life sciences biopharma industry sector practice. With more than 25 years of diverse experience, Michael has orchestrated successful financial and operational turnarounds, restructured and reorganized businesses, and executed growth strategies, along with performing assurance, tax, and business consultations. Michael brings deep experience in the life sciences industry, having worked many years with clinical research and contract manufacturing organizations. He is driven to facilitate the advancement of people and business in an industry dedicated to improving health care and quality of life.

Experience

As a leader in RSM’s managed technology services, Michael serves his clients in a consulting capacity, offering finance and accounting outsourcing and chief financial officer advisory services to emerging growth and middle market companies. Michael assists clients with their accounting and financial reporting requirements, along with special projects involving capital raises, mergers and acquisitions, carve-outs, and finance transformation. In addition, he provides leadership and financial guidance to clients as they execute initiatives for growth.

Michael strives to continually help his clients advance and reach their full potential. In his downtime, he enjoys skiing and running.

Professional affiliations and designations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Greater Philadelphia chapter
• Drug Information Association, board member, secretary and treasurer
• Life Sciences Collaborative, board member

Education

• Bachelor of Science, accounting, finance, Drexel University