Brian Hartman
About Brian Hartman
Brian Hartman is the Chief Financial Officer at MerchantE, where he has worked since 2022. He has over two decades of experience in financial leadership roles across various industries, including previous positions at ALJ Regional Holdings Inc and Arcade Beauty.
Work at MerchantE
Brian Hartman has served as the Chief Financial Officer at MerchantE since 2022. In this role, he oversees the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the company, which is based in Alpharetta, Georgia. His leadership contributes to the company's financial health and growth initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining MerchantE, Brian Hartman held several significant financial leadership positions. He was the Chief Financial Officer at ALJ Regional Holdings Inc from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Arcade Beauty from 2012 to 2017. His career also includes a role as Vice President and Corporate Controller at Visant Corporation from 2005 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Brian Hartman earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Accounting and a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management from Pace University - Lubin School of Business. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1995. His educational background supports his extensive experience in financial leadership across various industries.
Background in Auditing
Brian Hartman began his career at Deloitte & Touche as a Senior Auditor from 1992 to 1995. This role provided him with a strong foundation in auditing and financial practices. He also held various accounting positions at Witco Chemical Corp, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations.
Industry Experience
Brian Hartman has extensive experience in financial leadership roles across diverse industries, including specialty printing, marketing services, and manufacturing. His background includes serving as Controller for Metallurg Inc, where he managed financial operations for a producer and distributor of specialty metals.