Michelle L. Goheen is a dynamic CPA with over 20 years of extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, SEC reporting, corporate governance and real estate syndications. Based in the Dallas Texas area, she has a strong track record working with both public and private companies, including advisory roles for premier private equity firms such as Blackstone, KKR, and Goldman Sachs. Michelle is adept at navigating complex financial environments, with expertise in buy and sell-side M&A, IPO readiness, and SPAC transactions.

Michelle thrives in helping companies prepare for public offerings and become “public company” ready. Her expertise spans both buy-side and sell-side acquisition work, where she has played a pivotal role in managing the full acquisitions cycle including, financial due diligence and post merger integration oversight. Michelle is also highly skilled in audit committee consulting, advising companies on corporate governance, financial reporting, and compliance requirements. As a recognized audit committee financial expert, she has the ability to lead audit committees, providing strategic oversight and ensuring that companies meet the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

Her career began with over 8 years in Big 4 firms (Ernst & Young, PwC), where she developed a solid foundation in audit, corporate finance, and transaction advisory services. Throughout her career, Michelle has excelled as a liaison between executive management, investment bankers, auditors, and board members, facilitating seamless corporate finance transactions.

Since 2016, Michelle has been working as an independent consultant, advising public and private companies on financial and corporate governance matters. She consults on all aspects of IPO readiness and filings, uplisting efforts, buy and sell side M & A advisory, and the implementation of best-in-class governance practices. She is known for her ability to simplify intricate financial matters for executive decision-making and to quickly build trust and credibility with stakeholders at all levels.

Michelle sponsors and educates investors on real estate syndications, with a focus on off-campus student housing in popular SEC college towns, currently Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi, which was recently named the 2024 “Best Small College Town in America” by USA Today.

She holds a BBA in Accounting with a concentration in Finance from Baylor University and has been an active Certified Public Accountant in Texas since 1993.

Character: Michelle Goheen is a calm, personable CPA with a proven ability to build strong relationships and thrive under pressure.

Knowledge: She has over 20 years of expertise in mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, SEC reporting, corporate governance, and public accounting, and real estate syndications.

Strategic: Michelle has successfully managed complex financial transactions, acting as a liaison between executive teams and key stakeholders in corporate finance, ensuring smooth deal execution.

Communication: She excels at simplifying intricate financial topics for executive discussions and effectively collaborates across all levels of an organization.