Suresh Geer
Director
Suresh Geer is the practice leader for Wipfli’s tribal group. With more than 21 years of experience in tribal government, Geer offers a unique client perspective. He served the last eight years as a CFO and has held multiple leadership roles during a period of accelerated growth.
Suresh’s experience includes overseeing key areas — from finance and information technology to human resources and risk management — and he has led teams in key areas of transformation, optimization and strategic planning to scale and streamline tribal government and business operations.
Professional memberships and activities
- Native American Finance Officer Association — GASB Orange Book committee member
- GASB Equity Interest Consultative Group — Member
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) — Member
Services
Business consulting servicesAreas of Focus
- Grant compliance and administration
- Tribal governance
- Banking and investor relations
- Talent development
- IRS and compliance audits
- New business initiatives
- Tax planning
- Minors’ trusts
- Business process and digital transformation
- Employee benefit plan administration
Industries
Tribal Gaming and GovernmentEducation
University of Miami- Master of business administration degree in finance
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