Derek H.

I’m a Fractional CFO and CPA with 12+ years of leadership experience across high-growth, private-equity–backed, and enterprise organizations. I’ve served as CFO/COO of Osborne Homes and previously led FP&A at Talus and Global Payments. I help founders, CEOs, and finance teams turn their numbers into clarity, direction, and confident decision-making. ✅ I specialize in Budgeting & Forecasting (Driver-Based) — dynamic, operator-ready models Cash Flow Optimization — visibility, runway, scenario planning, variance analysis Month-End Close & Reporting — accurate, lender/investor-ready financials KPI Dashboards (Excel, Power BI, Sheets) — automated, real-time performance tracking M&A Support — due diligence, valuations, integration planning, financial reviews Operational Finance — aligning sales, ops, and accounting into one system of truth ✅ What makes me different Operator mindset — I’ve run Sales, Ops, Marketing, HR, IT, and Finance as a COO/CFO Fast turnaround — clear communication, technical depth, no fluff Scalable modeling frameworks — built so teams can own and operate them Private equity–grade analysis — board decks, investment cases, scenario modeling Actionable insight — not just reporting, but decisions and direction ✅ Typical client outcomes -- 20–40% improvement in forecast accuracy -- Full 3-statement model rebuilds in days, not weeks -- Month-end close time reduced by 30–50% -- Clear, automated reporting across KPIs, cash flow, and performance -- Clean, organized financials ready for lenders, investors, or acquirers If you need a CFO-level thought partner who can quickly diagnose issues, build structure, and deliver clarity, I’d love to help. Let’s build the financial engine your business needs to scale.