MEET OUR SHERPA
John O'Brian
- CFO
- Charlotte Metro
- Piedmont Triad
- Research Triangle
John is a hands-on financial executive with over 25 years of experience across public and privately held businesses. Extensive background in CFO and operational leadership roles. Skilled in ERP implementation, acquisition integration, financial modeling, and organizational scaling. Adept at helping small and mid-sized companies instill financial discipline, resolve accounting challenges, and elevate reporting standards.
Before FocusCFO
Prior to joining FocusCFO, John served as GM, COO, CFO and minority owner within several SMB organizations and has served in senior management roles and sales management roles for publicly traded companies (Chiquita Brands and P&G). John received his BA in accounting from Xavier University and began his career at E&Y.
- What is your favorite way to spend free time? Outdoor activities (biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing and boating)
- What was your favorite vacation? International VBT biking vacations
- What is your favorite movie? Jaws...."You're gonna need a bigger boat"
Other Interests
What attracted you
to FocusCFO?
The opportunity to write my final chapter in a challenging and rewarding part-time role assisting SMBs in achieving their financial goals.