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Financial ServicesJohn Behringer
Biography
John Behringer is the Financial Institutions Leader at RSM US. Behringer is a seasoned financial services executive with a successful track record in numerous enterprise leadership roles. In addition to his role leading the financial institutions sector for the firm, he also serves as the Risk Consulting Financial Services Industry Leader for RSM in North America.
Behringer is a trusted advisor to the C-suite and boards of multiple financial institutions, publicly and privately held, on topics including regulatory matters, digital transformation, acquisitions, fintech partnerships, digital assets, IPOs, and growth strategies. He has 25 years of experience focused on the financial services industry that spans audit, tax, and consulting roles with large global and national public accounting and consulting firms.
Behringer is responsible for driving collaboration across all lines of business to ensure successful client delivery while achieving growth and profitability targets, along with serving on the Financial Services combined leadership team. He directs all aspects of the Risk Consulting Financial Services practice with responsibility for managing a multi-disciplinary group of over 300 professionals delivering 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line of defense consulting services to clients in the financial institution, capital market, insurance, specialty finance, and asset management sectors.
Behringer holds a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Northern Illinois University and is a certified public accountant in the state of Wisconsin. He also holds an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Group Overview
The technology industry is evolving rapidly as its footprint and influence expand across virtually every sector of the economy. Technology company leaders must navigate varying levels of regulation worldwide, including data security, labor, immigration, and commerce. Additionally, they must address the industry’s inherent complexities, such as intense competition for talent, the constant need for innovation crucial to survival, and the critical demands of managing capital.
RSM understands these challenges and advises a diverse range of high-growth, private equity- and venture capital-backed companies. Its professionals work with tech companies at all stages—from early-stage startups to established brands in software, hardware, IT services, semiconductors, and more. Many clients, including those in health tech, auto tech, education tech, and other subsectors, operate at the intersection of technology and other industries, benefiting from RSM’s cross-industry expertise. The firm is committed to providing value-added resources and insights to help companies thrive at every stage of their business life cycle.
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RSM is the leading provider of assurance, tax, and consulting services to the middle market. With over 17,000 professionals across the U.S. and Canada, and a global presence in 120 countries, RSM’s purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to clients, colleagues, and communities. As first-choice advisors, RSM focuses on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment.
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