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

CFO

West Michigan
About

Jay brings an impressive tenure of over 36 years of financial and accounting experience to the table, having worked with an array of firms from small, private entities to large public corporations, particularly in the Aerospace & Defense Industry.Jay's financial management includes leaning out operations, minimizing Working Capital, creating meaningful KPIs, strategic planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Analysis, and budgeting and forecasting short and long-term plans. Jay's extensive experience and robust financial acumen position him as a trusted advisor capable of driving organizational success.

Get to know Jay’s other interests

Other Interests

  • What was your favorite vacation? The beaches of North Carolina, although Hawaii rules, even though it is far away and very expensive.
  • What is your favorite way to spend free time? Any activities with family, especially my grandchildren.
  • What is your favorite movie? Deer Hunter

Before FocusCFO

Prior to joining FocusCFO, Jay served in various financial management positions with several firms, including Renk America, L3Harris, GE Aviation and Lockheed-Martin. Jay also served in the U.S. Air Force as a Finance Officer.

What attracted you to FocusCFO?

The opportunity to help business owners achieve their goals.

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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Accounting Systems
Cash Flow Forecasting
Policies & Processes
Advisor Coordination
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