Michael J. Harling

Michael is the Houston Managing Partner for KPMG, leading more than 1,600 professionals across the firm’s Audit and Assurance, Tax, and Advisory practices. He works closely with many of the region’s most significant companies and industry leaders, helping organizations navigate complexity, accelerate growth, and address their most critical business challenges. As the leader of one of KPMG’s largest markets, Michael is focused on strengthening client relationships, developing talent, and supporting Houston’s continued growth as a leading global business and energy center.
 
Prior to becoming Houston Managing Partner, Michael led KPMG’s Energy Sector Deal Advisory & Strategy practice, advising private equity funds and strategic investors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transformative transactions. He has extensive experience supporting buy- and sell-side transactions, SEC equity registrations, public and private debt offerings, carve-out financial statement preparation, IPO readiness, finance integrations, and complex accounting and reporting matters. Throughout his career, he has advised clients on transactions valued at more than $10 billion, including complex multinational dispositions involving multiple business units and jurisdictions.
 
In addition to his role at KPMG, Michael serves on the Boards of Directors of the Greater Houston Partnership and Performing Arts Houston, working alongside business and civic leaders to strengthen the region’s economy, foster a vibrant business community, and enhance opportunities that make Houston a premier place to live, work, and invest.