Elevate Financial Operations to Fuel Growth
The Office of the CFO operates at the intersection of strategy and execution, and with CXO Partners, your financial leadership team gains the tools, expertise, and guidance needed to thrive.
Our Office of the CFO Services Deliver:
- Strategic Financial Alignment: Ensure every decision reflects your growth priorities.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across support functions.
- Scalable Growth Enablement: Position your organization for capital raises, debt restructuring, and other pivotal milestones.
- Governance and Transparency: Enhance internal controls, compliance, and Board-level accountability.
Why work with us
Proven C-Suite executives; 25+ years
Stabilizing presence to fill leadership gaps
Low-risk, agile service model
Referral-only CFOs and executives
Full-Service Office of the CFO Capabilities
The Office of the CFO isn’t just one person—it’s a team of professionals working together to drive financial clarity, improve processes, enable growth, and support high-level decision-making. From the CFO managing Board of Director relationships and steering the Audit Committee, to controllers, FP&A experts, and treasurers handling day-to-day operations and strategy execution, every role within this function plays a pivotal part in shaping outcomes.
CXO Partners invests deeply in supporting the entire ecosystem of the CFO’s office. Whether you’re navigating fundraising, executing M&A, optimizing cash flow, or preparing for Board-level reporting, our team of senior finance leaders delivers customized, results-driven expertise at every level. Together, we help finance become a true enabler of organizational success.
Specialized Support for Every Key Role
The Office of the CFO spans strategic leadership and operational precision. CXO Partners provides the expertise necessary to empower every function within this essential team:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
As the top financial executive, the CFO oversees enterprise strategy, shapes capital allocation priorities, and serves as the key liaison for stakeholders like investors, lenders, and the Audit Committee. CXO Partners helps fractional and permanent CFOs refine their focus on Board reporting, compliance oversight, risk management, governance, and value creation strategy—all while aligning financial vision with corporate goals.
VP of Fianance
The VP of Finance bridges strategy and execution, supporting the CFO with actionable insights, financial modeling, and cross-departmental collaboration. We help VPs of Finance streamline forecasting and strategic decision-making to ensure they remain effective partners to the executive leadership team.
Corporate Treasurer
Treasurers play a critical role in managing liquidity, optimizing the company’s capital structure, overseeing risk mitigation, and ensuring timely funding. Our experts assist treasurers in crafting cash management strategies, designing debt and equity plans, and building contingency preparedness to protect the organization’s financial health in uncertain times.
Controller
Controllers act as stewards of the organization’s accounting function—ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and proper internal controls. CXO Partners supports controllers in building efficient, tech-enabled workflows to deliver audit-ready financials and actionable data for senior leadership.
Accounting Managers
From handling day-to-day bookkeeping to addressing regulatory deadlines and creating financial reports, accounting managers play a crucial role in maintaining financial hygiene. CXO Partners helps accounting managers streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, implement accounting technology, and maintain compliance at all levels.
FP&A Professionals (Financial Planning and Analysis Team)
FP&A teams are essential partners in forecasting, scenario planning, and delivering insights that drive strategic initiatives. CXO Partners equips FP&A professionals with tools, methodologies, and hands-on support to turn data into actionable recommendations, fueling confident decision-making across the organization.
Quality of Earnings Remediation
A cornerstone of our interim CFO and Office of the CFO services and support is delivering comprehensive Quality of Earnings (QoE) remediations, enabling organizations to make informed decisions during the financial due diligence process as part of front-end M&A preparation.
Quality of Earnings reports go beyond standard financial statements to truly assess a company’s financial health and performance. These assessments are critical for determining the sustainability and accuracy of earnings, as well as uncovering risks and opportunities that are pivotal in M&A transactions. The specialized capabilities of CXO Partners’ CFO executive consultants allow organizations to avoid last-minute surprises that could disrupt or derail a deal.
Here's what's typically included in a Quality of Earnings (QoE) remediation as part of financial due diligence:
Revenue Analysis
Validation of revenue streams to confirm accuracy, sustainability, and repeatability. Identification of one-time, non-recurring revenue events.
Working Capital Review
Assessment of working capital requirements to determine if they are adequate and sustainable.Identification of significant fluctuations or patterns in working capital accounts such as receivables, payables, and inventory.
Accounting Policies and Practices
Review of accounting methods and practices for compliance with GAAP or IFRS standards.Identification of aggressive or questionable accounting practices.
Operational Insights
Identification of operational inefficiencies or areas for improvement.Evaluation of business processes that impact financial performance.
Earnings Adjustments
Cash Flow Analysis
Review of earnings to adjust for non-operational, non-recurring, or one-time expenses and income.Normalization of EBITDA to reflect a more accurate picture of ongoing profitability.
Evaluation of free cash flow, highlighting trends and sustainability.Verification of cash flow consistency with reported earnings.
Profitability Analysis
Assessment of gross and net profit margins, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.Analysis of margin trends over time to ensure consistency.
Market and Customer Concentration Risks
Analysis of customer or market dependency risks (e.g., reliance on a single large customer).Evaluation of revenue diversification efforts.
Hidden Liabilities and Risks
Identification of potential liabilities (e.g., lawsuits, off-balance sheet obligations, tax risks).Uncovering risks that may negatively impact post-transaction financials.
Analysis of fixed and variable costs to understand operational efficiency.Identification of non-recurring expenses or excess costs impacting performance.
Cost Structure Review
Management and Financial Controls Assessment
Evaluation of management’s credibility and ability to continue delivering financial results.Assessment of internal financial controls and reporting processes.
Debt and Financing Review
Assessment of the company’s current debt structure and obligations.Analysis of interest coverage and leverage to determine financial stability.
By addressing these areas, Quality of Earnings remediations provide a thorough assessment of a company’s financial health, empowering buyers and sellers to make informed decisions during M&A transactions.
Board-Level Accountability and Governance
For CFOs, Board-level responsibilities are increasingly critical in today’s environment. CXO Partners ensures CFOs are fully equipped to address the demands of key assignments, such as the Audit Committee, to deliver clear and comprehensive reporting, and maintain proper governance.
Audit Committee Preparation
Ensure accurate and audit-ready reporting, detailed disclosures, and proactive risk mitigation strategies to maintain stakeholder confidence.
Investor and Lender Engagement
Develop clear, data-backed communications to strengthen relationships and secure access to capital.
Governance & Compliance
Implement robust policies, controls, and reporting aligned with regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Executive Visibility & Risk Management
Help CFOs identify potential vulnerabilities and establish mitigation plans that align with the Board’s long-term goals.
Private Equity & Investor specialty services
CXO Partners also supports Private Equity firms and PE-backed firms with services ranging from deal sourcing through investment, onboarding, integration and exit.
Transaction Assistance / M&A Readiness
Full buy-side and sell-side support, including Readiness (e.g. Cash to GAAP Conversions, Revenue Recognition and Restatements, Departmental Margins, Developing Forecasts); Due Diligence; Integration; Quality of Earnings remediations, and Working Capital issues and fixes.
On-Demand, Outsourced Operating Partner Capabilities
We extend or augment operating partner capabilities and assist those without a mature operating partner model.
Our Team
Chris Gwiazda
Mike Casey
Len Cuoco
Bill Keneally
Michael Levine
Mark Livingston
What our clients say about us
Our company was acquired by Oracle. [CXO Partners] was a key player in helping to get that accomplished. They are very much integrated into our leadership team.
— Diego Pantoja-Navajas,
Founder & CEO, Logfire
The [CXO] team transformed our professional services offerings and accelerated our ability to scale. They also provided expert M&A due diligence and guidance leading to our successful exit.
— Bonz Hart, CEO, Meridium
We leveraged [CXO Partners] CFO services to grow. They helped us package two businesses that led to successful M&A exits. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
— Alexei Rojanets, President & CCO, Aptitude Health
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