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

John Vanden Esschert

John Vanden Esschert


CFO

Detroit Metro
About

John has more than 45 years of diversified experience in finance and operations. He has experience in various industries including financial services, high tech, real estate, construction and distribution industries.

Get to know John’s other interests

Other Interests

  • What is your favorite way to spend free time?  My favorite way to spend time is getting together with family as well as enjoying both domestic and international travel. One of my favorite destinations is exploring the beauty of northern Michigan.
  • Who are your favorite musical artists?  While I enjoy numerous genres of music, two of my favorite groups and artist are U2 and Sting.
  • What are you passionate about?  I am very passionate about doing volunteer work for many different types of organizations.

Before FocusCFO

Prior to joining FocusCFO, John held several senior management roles including start-ups, non-profit organizations, family-owned businesses, and both private and publicly held companies.

What attracted you to FocusCFO?

Having worked with many entrepreneurs throughout my career, I am excited to be part of the Focus CFO organization so I can help entrepreneurs meet all of their financial and operational goals. By doing so, we help them on their climb to sustainable, transferable business value.

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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Foundation

Accounting Systems
Cash Flow Forecasting
Policies & Processes
Advisor Coordination
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