Michael Passantino
About Michael Passantino
Michael Passantino is the Chief Financial Officer at Contrarian, having advanced from Senior Fund Controller since joining the company in 2015.
Michael Passantino Chief Financial Officer
Michael Passantino currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Contrarian. He assumed the role of CFO in 2023, having joined the company in 2015 as a Senior Fund Controller. In his current capacity, Passantino oversees all financial strategies, planning, and operations within the firm.
Michael Passantino Education and Expertise
Michael Passantino earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo, with concentrations in Finance and Audit. He holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the State of New York. His academic foundation has equipped him with the expertise necessary for various high-level financial roles throughout his career.
Michael Passantino Career Background
From 2000 to 2002, Michael Passantino served as an auditor for Buchbinder Tunick & Company, working with clients across multiple industries. He then moved to Ernst & Young, where he worked as a Manager in the assurance practice from 2002 to 2007, performing audits on private equity funds and real estate clients. Following this, Passantino joined Marathon Asset Management, serving as a Fund Controller from 2007 to 2015 and focusing on private equity funds, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting.
Michael Passantino at Contrarian
Michael Passantino joined Contrarian in 2015 as a Senior Fund Controller. In this role, he was responsible for managing fund operations, financial reporting, and compliance matters. His extensive background in financial and regulatory reporting, coupled with his experience in private equity funds, prepared him for his current role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), which he began in 2023.