FOUNDATION
  • Accounting Systems
  • Cash Flow Processes
  • Advisor Coordination
HEALTH
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Production & Operations
  • Banking & Capital
GROWTH
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Risk Assessments
  • Revenue
  • Operating Rhythm
VALUE
  • Succession or Exit Planning
  • Readiness & Attractiveness
  • Price/Multiple

Chip Giardina

Chip Giardina


CFO

Columbus Metro
About

Chip is a hands-on senior level financial executive, bringing more than 30 years of cross functional expertise in delivering financial objectives, operational solutions, profits, and technology improvements. Proven track record in identifying causal factors that affect success with sound problem resolutions designed to improve profits and financial controls.

Get to know Chip’s other interests

Other Interests

  • What is your favorite way to spend free time?  Spending quality time with family and friends. In addition to traveling, playing golf, hiking and outdoor activities.
  • What is at the top of your "bucket list"?  Traveling back to me Messina, Sicily to visit the birthplace of my grandparents and to connect with distant relatives.
  • What was your favorite vacation?  Traveling to the panhandle of Florida, Inlet beach on the 30A coast with family and playing golf.

Before FocusCFO

Prior to joining FocusCFO, Chip worked for LKQ Corporation in Antioch, TN, serving as Ops/Regional Controller / District Manager. LKQ specialized in Recycled & Alternative parts, Specialty and Accessories for the Auto Industry

What attracted you to FocusCFO?

The ability to utilize my skillset to assist clients in navigating business needs in achieving success in their industry. The ability to continue to grow as a fractional CFO and utilizing the extensive network offered by FocusCFO and collaboration within team members.

At FocusCFO, we help you direct your financial strategy and achieve your goals, giving you the freedom to change your life.

FocusCFO provides expert to help entrepreneurs like you overcome these obstacles and achieve sustainable, transferable business value.

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.
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Part of Your Team

Our experienced CFOs become an embedded part of your leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to drive growth and profitability
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C-Level Experience

Benefit from the insights of seasoned financial executives who have decades of experience working in industry, not just for it, as financial executives and entrepreneurs.
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Team Approach

Leverage the collective wisdom of our collaborative team of CFOs - decades of expertise and best practices derived from a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

THE VALUE PYRAMID PROCESS

Guiding entrepreneurs on the climb to building sustainable, transferable business value

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.

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Production & Operations
Banking & Capital
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Accounting Systems
Cash Flow Forecasting
Policies & Processes
Advisor Coordination
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