Founder profile

Michael C. Zupa

Seasoned transformation executive specializing in finance modernization, program governance, process optimization, risk management, technology integration, and operational execution across complex organizations.

Executive Summary

Michael C. Zupa brings 15+ years of leadership experience across finance transformation, risk management, operational optimization, enterprise PMO leadership, and technology-enabled process redesign. He has led large-scale strategic initiatives, built governance structures for complex programs, and partnered with senior stakeholders to convert ambiguity into executable roadmaps.

His background spans global financial services, insurance, accounting advisory, ERP modernization, regulatory remediation, process re-engineering, and executive-level reporting. ZMC was founded to bring that same practical transformation discipline to organizations that need measurable results, not consulting theater.

Signature expertise

  • Finance transformation and operating model design
  • Enterprise PMO setup, governance, and steering committee leadership
  • Regulatory remediation, controls, and risk management
  • SAP, Workday, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and AI-enabled delivery
  • Process optimization, Lean/Six Sigma, and benefits realization

Selected impact

  • $6T reduction in topside adjustments
  • ~99% regulatory edit-check pass rate
  • 80+ country SAP General Ledger rollout
  • $15M in annual savings through Lean/Six Sigma optimization
  • 20-member team leadership for BCBS 239 reporting standardization

ZMC - Zupa Management Consulting

Founder & CEO focused on strategic advisory, transformation, process optimization, and operational efficiency.

Citi Group

Senior Vice President, Finance Transformation. Led COO/CFO-facing transformation, OKRs, executive reporting, regulatory reporting modernization, and global process standardization.

Dixon Hughes Goodman

Program Manager, CFO & Business Advisory. Built governance forums, managed regulatory change, supported LDTI, and delivered large-scale business and technology initiatives.

AIG

Program Manager, Enterprise Finance Transformation. Led future-state design, SAP General Ledger rollout, finance systems modernization, controls, and process optimization.

QBE and E2E Advisors

Finance transformation, SAP migration, operational improvement, IT restructuring, process automation, and client operations advisory.

Work with a transformation leader who understands the business, controls, technology, and operating model.

Discuss your current transformation challenge and the outcomes leadership needs to see.

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