Michael A. Ammirabile is a senior managing director at Guidepost Solutions. He brings more than 25 years of experience in auditing, accounting, and advisory services. His practice focuses on providing litigation support and forensic investigation services to a diverse clientele across the real estate, financial services, software, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
Mr. Ammirabile advises clients on complex matters involving alleged financial statement fraud, professional liability issues, and business interruption insurance claims. He routinely helps counsel evaluate intricate accounting, auditing, and financial reporting issues, assisting with the preparation of court filings and expert reports. Additionally, he provides independent construction integrity monitoring services to government agencies and private owners, developing internal controls to mitigate corruption and fraud risks on large-scale projects.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Ammirabile served as a managing director in the Forensic Investigation and Litigation Services practice at BDO Advisory. He has led numerous high-profile consulting teams, defending prominent corporations and executives in matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Justice, and complex securities litigation. He has also acted as a court-appointed independent monitor, overseeing anti-money laundering compliance programs for global financial institutions.
Mr. Ammirabile has led complex investigations and financial reviews, frequently presenting his findings to audit committees, outside counsel, and government regulators. His core areas of expertise include forensic accounting and corporate investigations; litigation support and defense strategy; construction integrity monitoring and cost audits; and regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Mr. Ammirabile holds a B.S. in Accounting from St. John’s University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
