About Us

PBO Advisory Group provides individualized finance, accounting, human resources, and operations advisory and outsourced services to help businesses increase efficiencies and profitability, and achieve their short- and long-term goals.

Our Approach

When you contact PBO Advisory Group, we quickly assess your organization’s current situation and learn about your short-term needs as well as long-term strategies. We then create a detailed scope of work that spells out the project timeline, milestones, tasks, deliverables, and fees, which is presented to you for review and discussion. If you like what you see, we’ll sign an agreement and get right to work.

By detailing the project scope at the start of the engagement, you benefit from our Scalable Solutions approach that is designed to strategically manage control and growth, and seamlessly connect fine business details to the big picture. Our Scalable Solutions approach is a proven process that delivers results while preventing stress and avoiding higher costs.

By initially detailing the project via a comprehensive plan, we then can cost effectively deploy the specific resources you need. Our advisors and outsourced professionals are carefully matched to each project to ensure you are getting the most highly qualified support you need at the most affordable fee with zero waste.

We’d be happy to provide you with more information about how we plan and deliver our services.

Leadership

Mike Ford
Mike Ford

Managing Director & Founder


Mike Ford

Managing Director/Founder

With more than 35 years of management consulting, business advisory, and outsourcing experience, Mike has provided services to more than 400 clients in various industries. Before founding PBO Advisory Group, he worked for Deloitte – eight years in their consulting group and six years as the managing director for Resources Global Solutions (NASDQ: RECN). He is the co-founder and shareholder of several professional services firms including NBS Finance, and RoseRyan’s Southern California division, and Q5 Group (Premier Alliance Group). Mike also co-founded and worked as a sports agent at 7 Sports Group. He is a member of the Forbes Finance Council and contributes articles on accounting and finance issues. Mike is a former member of the City of La Mesa Planning Commission and served on the board of directors of the Leukemia Society’s San Diego & Hawaii chapter. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mike is a co-author of two sports books. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University (Ohio) in political science & economics and has two master’s degrees from The Ohio State University.

Francesca San Diego
Francesca San Diego

Consulting Chief Financial Officer & Member


Francesca San Diego

Consulting Chief Financial Officer

Fran has nearly 30 years of experience in finance and business management in a wide range of organizations, including three start-up ventures. Her areas of expertise include financial oversight, strategic planning, and business development. Her experience includes key financial positions at Sony and The Wherehouse, serving as CFO of an internet start-up, and CFO/COO of a global entertainment business where she had full P&L responsibility. Fran is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. She attended Vanderbilt University, where she earned a BS degree in Math & Sociology.

Rick Dahlseid
Rick Dahlseid, MST, CPA

Consulting Chief Financial Officer

Nonprofit Services


Nicole Devine
Nicole Devine

Consulting Chief People Officer

Human Capital and Human Resources Services


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Josh Siler
Josh Siler, CPA

Senior Manager

Business Advisory and Accounting Services


Jennifer Rebis
Jennifer Rebis, CPA

Senior Finance Consultant

Outsourced Accounting Services


Michael LaMoureaux
Michael LaMoureaux

Operations Manager


History

Since the inception of PBO Advisory Group in 2011, we have continually made significant organizational and business changes to keep our competitive edge and to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients. Over the years we have remained relevant by adding key senior level resources, expanding our market, encouraging innovation, adapting new technologies, and adding new service offerings to help our clients adapt to the global economy. Click on the dates below to learn more about our evolution

PBO Advisory Group Adds Human Capital Consulting Service Offering

The impacts from the pandemic has changed the workforce and cultures of most businesses. PBO Advisory recognizes the need and hires Nicole Devine to head up our Human Capital Consulting service offerings to help businesses and non-profits adapt to these changes.

A New Minority Partner is Added

Francesca San Diego becomes a minority partner of PBO Advisory Group after helping the company achieve its most profitable operational year to date.

PBO Advisory Group Adjusts to the Pandemic

The global pandemic in 2020 impacts many of our clients. We immediately pivot our service offerings to support businesses and non-profit organizations. PBO Advisory helps hundreds of businesses and non-profit organizations throughout the USA secure the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loans and the Employment Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”).

Pro Back Office Rebrands to PBO Advisory Group

Pro Back Office rebrands to reflect our expanded service offerings that help businesses from start up to exit. In addition to its outsourced accounting services, PBO Advisory Group now offers strategic business consulting and compliance services to help companies that are expanding or focusing on an exit strategy.

Pro Back Office Adds New Members to the Executive Team

Veteran CFOs Francesca San Diego joins Pro Back Office’s executive team to help with our future client expansion and diverse service offerings.

Pro Back Office Expands Into Governance & Compliance

Pro Back Office acquires the southern California division of IPSA International. We now have the ability to handle governance risk and compliance work, serving business from the starts up stage to publicly traded companies.

Pro Back Office Invests in Infrastructure

We made significant improvements to the company infrastructure throughout 2015 and 2016, positioning Pro Back Office for tremendous growth in the years to come.

5th Fastest Growing Company in San Diego

From 2013-2015, we grew 408% and are named the fifth fastest growing business in San Diego in 2013. Pro Back Office will make the list for three consecutive years.

Pro Back Office Rebrands and Refocuses

Pro Back Office rebrands and focuses on small to mid-size business and nonprofit organizations.

Pro Back Office LLC is Formed

Our founder Mike Ford, along with three other business executives, start Pro Back Office. The new organization’s initial business plan is to provide back office professional accounting and operational services to pro-athletes and professional business associations, therefore the word “Pro” as part of the company name.

Community

Being a good community member is an important aspect of our culture. Through PBO Advisory Group’s financial support and sponsorships, as well as the volunteerism of our team, we are working to make a positive difference and have a lasting impact on our industry, the San Diego community, and beyond.