Michael Gottlieb
CA, Managing Director, National Hospitality Advisory – CohnReznick Advisory LLC
As Managing Director, National Hospitality Advisory, Michael Gottlieb provides deep industry expertise to hospitality businesses. A renowned restaurant industry expert, he is a global business and financial leader with over 38 years of experience in business strategy, P&L management, operations, enterprise risk management, and governance.
Experience and credentials
Certified Public Accountant
Deep knowledge and expertise in optimizing revenue channels, digital transformation, workforce challenges, supply chain management, franchising structuring and operations, real estate and lease considerations, and operational, transaction, and tax matters
Has worked with most of the leadership in the restaurant industry and was involved in several of the high-profile transactions
Began career as a restaurant operator, providing inside experience on the financial and operational complexities of the restaurant business. Has leveraged that experience into a career in public accounting, serving as a senior audit partner and global business leader for a Big 4 firm’s restaurant practice
During 20-year restaurant leadership tenure with that firm, achieved significant growth for the practice
Sought-after expert most recently named one of The Consulting Report’s Top 25 Travel and Hospitality Consultants and Leaders for 2023
Education
B.S., Accounting – University of Southern California
Professional affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
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