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

Matt Cooksey

Matt Cooksey


VP of Community
About

Matt Cooksey serves as the Vice President of Community at FocusCFO, bringing over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and operational leadership. He is passionate about fostering strong relationships within the FocusCFO community and helping entrepreneurs build lasting connections that drive business success. Matt is dedicated to supporting the collaboration, engagement, and growth of FocusCFO Associates and clients alike. He lives in Kenwood, Ohio, with his wife, Sharyn, and their three children.

Get to know Matt’s other interests

Other Interests

  • What are your favorite books?  Good to Great, Moneyball, Power Questions
  • What are your favorite movies?  Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, When the Game Stands Tall
  • What is your favorite way to spend free time?  family, coaching soccer, woodworking

Before FocusCFO

Before joining FocusCFO, Matt built a diverse career leading financial operations across a range of industries and organizational structures, from private companies to non-profits and publicly traded corporations. He held roles including Auditor, Analyst, Controller, and CFO, developing expertise in areas such as cash flow management, operational analysis, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Matt’s background has given him a deep appreciation for the unique challenges entrepreneurs face and a passion for helping businesses achieve greater clarity, confidence, and growth.

What attracted you to FocusCFO?

The authenticity of the FocusCFO team, and a passion for small businesses.

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
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Accounting Systems
Cash Flow Forecasting
Policies & Processes
Advisor Coordination
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