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Military-grade financial leadership for businesses ready to scale
I bring 20 years of high-stakes financial leadership to growing businesses—from combat finance operations to CFO of a nuclear missile wing to PE-backed companies. Here's how I can help you scale.
Mergers & Acquisitions
What I bring: Led multiple acquisitions during my Air Force career and as CFO for a PE-backed MSP. I know due diligence, integration, and value creation—not just in theory, but from doing it when stakes were high.
How it helps you:
- Thorough due diligence that uncovers hidden risks
- Integration planning that minimizes disruption
- Post-acquisition optimization to capture value fast
- Experience on both sides (buy-side and sell-side)
Real example: Facilitated two acquisitions as CFO for Entech, driving $9M in growth during first year while integrating operations seamlessly.
Zero-Based Budgeting & Cost Optimization
What I bring: Led Zero Base Review for entire nuclear missile wing—saved $2.4M, defended $80M budget, secured $12M increase. This isn't about cutting costs blindly—it's strategic reallocation.
How it helps you:
- Identify 10-20% waste in legacy spending
- Justify every dollar with mission alignment
- Reallocate savings to growth initiatives
- Build budgets that scale with your business
Real example: Zero Base Review at Malmstrom AFB ($720M budget) identified $2.4M in savings while improving operational effectiveness.
FP&A, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
What I bring: Built budgets and forecasts at every scale—from squadron-level to wing-level ($720M) to corporate environments. I use advanced analytics (Python, SQL, Monte Carlo simulations) to deliver insights that drive decisions.
How it helps you:
- Real-time dashboards (PowerBI, Tableau)
- Rolling forecasts that adapt to market changes
- Scenario planning for strategic decisions
- KPI frameworks that matter
Real example: Built unified business data lake at ARCOS (Vista-backed SaaS company) using AWS, PowerBI, and OpenAI API—enabled largest single customer sale in company history.
CFO Transitions & Crisis Management
What I bring: Taken over underperforming finance operations multiple times—both military and corporate. I assess quickly, fix what's broken, and build systems that last.
How it helps you:
- Rapid assessment (30-60-90 day plans)
- Quick wins while building for long-term
- Team stabilization and development
- Crisis leadership when things go sideways
Real example: Took command at Malmstrom in June 2020 (middle of COVID-19), led 140 people to #1 global ranking within first year while maintaining nuclear operations.
Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
What I bring: Performed first combat zone audit in 5 years (Iraq). Resolved audit deficiencies, established internal controls, aligned operations to regulatory requirements. Risk management isn't theoretical when you're managing $33B in a hostile environment.
How it helps you:
- Proactive audit readiness (vs. reactive panic)
- Internal control design that scales
- Risk frameworks that work in real conditions
- Lender covenant compliance
Real example: Combat zone audit identified $2M in excess funds and fixed control weaknesses before they became crises.
ERP Implementation & Systems Integration
What I bring: Implemented and optimized NetSuite, Sage, Salesforce, PowerBI, and other systems across multiple organizations. I know how to integrate tools so they actually work together.
How it helps you:
- Right-sized system selection (not over-buying)
- Implementation that doesn't disrupt operations
- Integration between finance, sales, and operations
- AI-enhanced analytics and automation
Real example: Integrated business systems (SalesForce, NetSuite, JIRA, Marketo, ZenDesk) via Boomi at ARCOS, creating unified data warehouse with AI-driven analytics.
Why Military Finance Leadership Matters
Most fractional CFOs come from Big 4 firms or corporate finance roles. I come from managing $33B+ in combat operations and leading financial operations for America's largest nuclear missile wing. That's not just different experience—it's a completely different level of pressure, accountability, and results.
$33B+
Managed in Combat Operations
140
Team Members Led as Commander
$2.4M
Saved via Zero Base Review
20
Years Military Finance Leadership
Ready to Get Started?
Let's discuss how military-grade financial leadership can help your business scale.
GDFS LLC