Michael Schoenberger, Cfa
About Michael Schoenberger, Cfa
Michael Schoenberger, CFA, serves as the Senior Director of M&A Finance, Valuation, and Strategy at Poplar Homes, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in corporate development and finance, having previously worked at Vacasa, BrightSphere Investment Group, KPMG, and Cantor Fitzgerald.
Work at Poplar Homes
Michael Schoenberger serves as the Senior Director of M&A Finance, Valuation, and Strategy at Poplar Homes. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing mergers and acquisitions, financial valuation, and strategic initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience in Corporate Development
Before joining Poplar Homes, Michael worked at Vacasa as the Director of Corporate Development Finance & Strategy for 10 months in 2022. He also held the position of Director of Corporate Development at BrightSphere Investment Group from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to corporate growth strategies over a three-year period.
Career in Financial Due Diligence
Michael's career includes significant experience in financial due diligence. He worked at KPMG as a Manager in Financial Due Diligence from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a Senior Associate at KPMG Advisory from 2012 to 2014, where he gained foundational skills in financial analysis and advisory services.
Educational Background in Accounting and Finance
Michael Schoenberger earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics. He attended the university from 2008 to 2012, which provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices.
Experience in Corporate Development at Cantor Fitzgerald
Michael worked at Cantor Fitzgerald as an Assistant Vice President in Corporate Development from 2014 to 2017. In this role, he focused on corporate strategy and development initiatives, contributing to the company's growth in the Greater New York City Area.