Mike Bergines

Mike Bergines

Director, Strategic Finance Outsourcing

Armanino

Mike Bergines is director of strategic finance outsourcing and a consultant at Armanino, LLP.  He worked in Silicon Valley for over 25 years in finance, operations and general management. After the tech bust in the early 2000s, Bergines started a company that helped middle-market companies self-insure their benefits (25% savings in costs). He was also a founding member of the management team for PayPal Working Capital, which was incubated within PayPal and grew to $8 billion in loan originations. Bergines brings deep experience in eCommerce, payments, lending, fintech, SaaS, and blockchain. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from Stanford University and majored in finance and entrepreneurship at the Anderson School at UCLA.

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  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.

  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.

  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.

  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.

  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.

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