Michael Barkley
Biggest Professional Accomplishment
Working with a terrific team at PACCAR to maintain profitability during the most severe global market downturn in over 50 years.
Largest Challenge/Opportunity for 2009
In a period of tremendous change, figuring out what the ‘new normal’ is and determining what that means in terms of new business opportunities.
Words of Advice for Fellow CFOs
Don’t ever relax the drive for continual improvement. Remember who you ultimately work for…your shareholders.
Favorite Sport, Hobby or Passion Outside of Work
I enjoy riding things with two wheels including bicycles, scooters and motorcycles. You will often see me making my nine-mile commute on a Vespa which gets 80MPG and is a lot of fun!
Favorite Movie
Patton is high on my list, which is a long one because I love movies. It’s a great character study that shows how a strong leader can make a huge impact and accomplish amazing things, despite human flaws.
Must Read
In FED We Trust: Ben Bernanke’s War on the Great Panic by David Wessell. A very readable account of how close we came to the brink.In FED We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic In FED We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic In FED We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic
Proudest Moment
Seeing my wife graduate with her Master’s degree in education, while continuing in her role as full-time Mom. Amazing!
Best Vacation
Ten weeks in Europe.
Guiding Force/Inspiration
My faith in God.
Barkley on the CFO Roundtable Program
“It’s great to have a chance to hear what’s on the minds of other finance professionals.”
Michael joined Seattle’s CFO Roundtable Advisory Board in August 2009.
MICHAEL T. BARKLEY
VICE PRESIDENT & CONTROLLER
PACCAR Inc
Michael joined PACCAR in 1991 and has since served in a variety of management positions in the Truck and Finance Divisions. He was the Controller of PACCAR Financial before moving to Corporate as an Operations Controller in 2000. As an Operations Controller, Michael is responsible for the Finance Division worldwide and helped establish PACCAR Financial Europe, which included living in Europe during the start-up phase. Michael’s responsibilities as an Operations Controller have also included the European truck and parts operations, treasury and external reporting. He was appointed to his current position in January 2007. Michael’s previous employment included nine years with Price Waterhouse.
A graduate of Brigham Young University, Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and is an actively licensed CPA. As a youth he served a two-year service mission in Japan, where he learned to speak Japanese. Michael is married with two adult children and no grandchildren – yet.