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About Us

​We provide the best outsourcing services in Athens & Atlanta

Meet the Expert Behind
Our World-Class Solutions

Building on a successful career across diverse industries, Michael saw an opportunity to make a difference in an often-overlooked corner of the business world: bookkeeping. He saw a glaring disconnect between technology and its application in accounting practices.

Time-consuming manual tasks, error-prone paper trails, and a lack of real-time financial insights were hindering the growth and efficiency of many small businesses. He knew that technology held the key to unlock a new era of bookkeeping, but its implementation often fell short. 

Existing solutions were either unfriendly to users, costly, or lacked adaptability to diverse business needs. This wasn't just a technology issue, but also a talent issue. Finding skilled bookkeepers who could navigate complex software and understand the nuances of different industries was proving difficult. 

Michael Howard
Founder
Fueled by his entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in technology implementation and workflows, Michael embarked on a mission to bridge this gap by establishing a company that provides a suite of innovative, tailored business solutions. He envisions a future where bookkeeping transcends routine data entry, becoming a dynamic and strategic function.
 
Michael champions a hands-on approach, ensuring clients receive exceptional white-glove support and achieving measurable results that exceed expectations. He invests time to deeply understand your unique challenges and goals, leading to bespoke solutions that deliver value.
 
But his involvement doesn't stop there. Clients consistently praise the team’s "innovative and client-focused" approach, as Michael remains present throughout the entire client journey. He oversees projects, fosters open communication, and ensures every team member is aligned with your success.
 
Michael's dedication to excellence even extends to the global community. He has contributed his expertise to humanitarian efforts, consulting with the United Nations on building their finance and accounting team and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for segments of the World Food Programme (WFP).
 
Prior to founding Peach BPO, Michael's professional journey spans a breadth of industries and roles, reflecting his deep understanding of business dynamics. From conducting economic research across entire industries in North America to serving as the CFO of a Google Premier Partner company, Michael's experience is as diverse as it is impressive.
 
As a strategist at the world's largest cement manufacturing company, and later as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at a leading maritime logistics company, Michael honed his skills in strategy, pricing, and operational excellence.
 
Whether it's streamlining processes, automating systems, or implementing rigorous quality assurance, Michael's aptitude for efficiency shines through. He's passionate about leveraging his expertise to empower you with insightful financial data and informed decision-making, and ensure your financial records accurately reflect your story.
 
  • He speaks your language: Michael understands the nuances of a business and how it should be reflected in their financial records.
  • He's seen enough to know what matters: His diverse experience instilled in him a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities present in small businesses, allowing him to build Peach BPO into a trusted partner for businesses seeking world-class outsourcing solutions.
 
He started his own company not just to build a successful business, but to create a place where he truly wanted to work, one that fostered collaboration and valued its employees. Michael’s passion for delivering high-touch, personalized services reflects in the highly skilled team he has assembled. They share his commitment to going the extra mile and fostering a culture of creative problem-solving and unwavering client focus.
 
This level of dedication translates to real results. One client happily declares, "I can honestly say that it was worth jumping on board and I recommend them to everyone."
 
Under his leadership, Peach has achieved significant milestones, including growing our client base across industries. This expansion, along with other achievements, serve as testaments to his strategic vision and innovative approach.

Explore Michael's career journey and accomplishments here.

Professional Accomplishments
Michael brings a wealth of expertise and insights to our team.

    • World-Class Team Leadership: Recruited and developed a high-performing finance team, effectively managing all aspects of financial reporting, analysis, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
       
    • Transparency and Communication: Established clear and consistent stakeholder reporting, keeping investors, partners, and internal teams informed of financial health and progress.
       
    • Accounting Process Development: Built efficient and compliant accounting processes from the ground up, ensuring accurate financial reporting and data integrity.
       
    • Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Maintained tight control over cash flow and treasury, optimizing resource allocation and mitigating financial risks.
       
    • Strategic Financial Planning: Crafted compelling investment talking points and financial pitch decks, effectively communicating financial forecasts, capital utilization plans, and potential contingencies.
       
    • Multi-Million Dollar Deal Negotiations: Played a pivotal role in negotiating and securing multi-million dollar contracts, demonstrating his strong financial acumen and contributing significantly to the company's financial success.
    • Forecasting and Budgeting: Led financial planning and analysis for a $100+ million dollar company, ensuring accurate forecasting and budgeting across all business segments.
       
    • Business Case Development: Assembled compelling business cases for multi-million dollar investments, winning approval from the company board and driving significant financial growth.
       
    • Performance Management: Developed and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance, measure progress towards strategic goals, and promote better decision-making.
       
    • Financial Modeling & Data Science Expertise: Pioneered the development of state-of-the-art financial modeling techniques, incorporating best practices and data science for insightful analysis.
    • Ground-Level Data Compilation: Gathered and compiled ground-level data from diverse sources like market research reports, industry publications, competitor analysis, and customer surveys to gain a deep understanding of market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
       
    • Executive-level Presentations and Reports: Developed presentations and reports for both domestic and international executive teams, effectively communicating complex market insights and strategic recommendations in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
       
    • Dashboard Reporting: Created dashboards that visualized key sales volume performance metrics and product pricing mix effects. This allowed executives to make data-driven decisions in real-time, optimizing sales performance and profitability.
       
    • Custom Software Development: Developed custom software applications to automate complex data analysis tasks, streamlining workflows and unlocking significant efficiency gains.
    • Industry Forecasting: Analyzed economic trends, market dynamics, and global influences to develop insightful forecasts for demand, production, and pricing. These forecasts proved instrumental for informed investment and operational decision-making.
       
    • Data Science and Analytics: Leveraging his expertise in data science and analytics, he extracted valuable insights from complex datasets spanning industry trends, competitor activity, and macroeconomic indicators.
       
    • Competitive Research: Conducted in-depth competitive research, meticulously tracking the strategies and offerings of rival industries like steel, asphalt, and lumber. This analysis provided members with a crucial edge in understanding their competitive landscape and positioning their products effectively.
       
    • Macroeconomic Data Reporting and Analysis: Translated complex macroeconomic data into actionable insights, delivering regular reports and presentations that highlight economic trends impacting the cement industry.
       
    • Supply and Demand Monitoring: Closely monitored supply and demand fluctuations within the industry, identifying potential imbalances and opportunities for market participants.
       
    • Consumption Market Share Analysis: Conducted comprehensive analyses of consumption market share across competing industries, providing valuable insights into market dynamics and potential growth opportunities.
       
    • Life Cycle Cost Analysis Comparisons: Developed insightful life cycle cost analysis comparisons, highlighting the economic advantages of cement over alternative materials and promoting its use in various applications.
       
    • Congressional Testimony Materials: His research and analysis directly contributed to the development of materials used for congressional testimonies by industry experts, ensuring accurate and well-informed representation of the cement industry's interests.
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