News

3/16/2012

Michael Brewer to Lead Middle Market Assurance Practice

Baltimore, Maryland – Brian M. Davis, Managing Director and CEO of ClearView Consulting, LLC has announced the addition of Michael Brewer as a Director with the firm.  Michael will be responsible for leading attest and financial reporting engagements.  He will also have responsibilities on consulting engagements related to due diligence, enterprise risk management, internal audits, litigation support, and process improvements. 

 ClearView is a CPA and management consulting firm, which provides a broad spectrum of services including general accounting, tax compliance and consulting, risk management, and supplier contract reviews.

 “We are extremely pleased to have Mike join our team,” said Davis. “He has deep experience with both middle-market and Fortune 500 companies.  Considering where we are geographically located, we always understood the importance of serving the middle-market. Being able to land a professional like Mike enhances our existing capabilities in this area.  It also speaks to our continued commitment to being the destination of choice for the very best talent in our field.”

Brewer has been a strategic advisor for over 20 years; representing organizations that range from rapid-growth start-ups, to veteran, industry leaders in their market.  His most recent experience includes 3 years with Clifton Gunderson, where he served in the Assurance and Business Risk Services practice.    In addition to holding leadership positions at other regional accounting firms, he has also held the position of Director of Internal Audit at U.S. Food Services, the second largest food distributor in the U.S.

Michael graduated from Louisiana State University, with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. He is a member of the AICPA, a member of the leadership committee of the IIA-Baltimore, and serves as an Advisor to the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business MBA Program Action Learning Program.

“I’m really excited to be on board with ClearView.  I’ve known many of the team members for years as a competitor in the industry, but we’ve always had a good working relationship when we crossed paths.  Knowing their passion for business, deep roots in the community, and commitment to excellence made this an opportunity of a lifetime. 

In spending time with team, I was overwhelmed with their devotion to delivering the absolute best results for their clients, and their commitment to each other.   It’s a culture that’s very unique in that regard, and something I certainly wanted to be a part of.”