Mike Stein
About Mike Stein
Mike Stein serves as the Senior Director of Finance at Breakthru Beverage Group, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in financial management, having held various leadership roles at Sports Authority and Rainforest Cafe.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Mike Stein has served as the Senior Director of Finance at Breakthru Beverage Group since 2017. In this role, he collaborates with brand managers and suppliers to enhance the financial health of brands. He ensures supplier satisfaction with Breakthru Beverage as a distribution partner. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and implementing strategies to improve financial transparency and performance across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mike Stein earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various financial management roles.
Background in Financial Management
Prior to his current position, Mike Stein held several roles at Sports Authority, including Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. His tenure at Sports Authority spanned from 2002 to 2017, where he addressed challenges in warehouse and distribution, leading to improved customer service and credit issuance processes. He also worked as an Accounts Payable Manager and General Ledger Accountant at Rainforest Cafe earlier in his career.
Achievements in Process Improvement
During his time at Sports Authority, Mike Stein created a cross-functional committee that included representatives from various departments to improve communication and address business challenges. He streamlined processes, resulting in a more effective credit and customer service organization, which reduced the number of associates from 12 to 10. Additionally, he implemented monthly financial reviews to enhance financial transparency across the organization.