Sprout Business Services is an accounting and finance consulting company. Sprout offers Chief Financial Officer services on an outsourced, part-time or interim basis for companies that either don’t have a CFO in-house or are seeking additional bandwidth. Sprout assists companies in the areas of business strategy and planning, financial management, accounting and finance support and financial best practices. Its goal is to provide companies the financial information and guidance they need to manage and grow their business. Service offerings include:BUSINESS STRATEGY AND PLANNINGProfit margin analysis and improvement plansCash flow analysis and improvement plansBusiness plan developmentMergers & acquisition due diligence and supportBanking and alternative financing supportBusiness valuationsFinancial, business, and strategic planning and implementationRisk management analysis and compliance strategiesFinancial policy design and developmentInternal control evaluation and improvement plansFinancial & management assessmentsFINANCIAL MANAGEMENTBudget development & monitoringBoard & investor presentations & reportingCost & cash flow managementKPI & operational management dashboard development, monitoring and trend analysisManagement of the finance infrastructure (accounting, treasury, finance)External audit oversightContract review and negotiationFinancial leadership for key business changes (e.g., IPO, business integration, new system, and growth)Maintaining financial information during employee turnover or leaves of absenceStaff training and developmentAccounting, CRM, ERP software selection and implementationACCOUNTING AND FINANCE SUPPORTFinancial & operational reporting and analyticsMonth-end accountingAR and AP oversightAccount reconciliationsPayroll setup, processing and monitoringEmployee benefit program design and implementationHR and payroll infrastructure and best practices

Part of leadership team for multi-unit specialty retailer/distributor with locations in four states. Managed and developed accounting, HR and insurance staff and processes. Maintained Banking,CPA and Insurance relationships

Part of Executive Team which managed a group of diverse companies in home health, real estate, retail and other service business segments. Largest brand was Home Helpers with over 250 offices throughout the US which provide in-home medical, companion and personal care in the senior, long term and recuperative care markets. Other brands include The Growth Coach, Fresh Coat, Caring Transitions, True Blue and Pet Wants. Was directly accountable for Financial Reporting and Analysis, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, ERP Systems, GL, Fixed Assets, Cash Mgt, Audit and Tax functions. Oversaw AR, Billing, AP, Payroll and HR functions. Managed and developed accounting and support staff including Director and Managers.

Part of executive team for corporate headquarters of this leader in the senior care market. Home Helpers has over 250 offices throughout the US which provide in-home medical, companion and personal care in the senior, long term and recuperative care markets. Was directly accountable for all finance including Financial Reporting and Analysis, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Audit, AR, Billing, AP, Budget, Payroll, HR, ERP and Tax functions. Managed accounting and support staff. Coached and developed operational and other support staff. During tenure system revenue grew had double digit growth each year.

Part of executive team for Not For Profit golf club with over 450 members with several diverse business lines including golf, banquet, multiple restaurants and retail apparel. Directly accountable for Financial Reporting and Analysis, P&L Management, Cash Management, Inventory, IT, HR, Tax and Audit functions. Oversaw AR, Billing and AP functions. Managed and developed accounting and administrative staff.

Part of Ownership Group who acquired 21 restaurants in OH and IN with over 500 employees. Helped to secure $8 million financing package needed for the acquisition and managed transition of financial systems from prior ownership. Developed and trained unit management on various financial systems and tools. Was directly responsible for P&L Management, Audit, Tax, Payroll, HR and IT functions and managing accounting and administrative support staff.

Part of executive team who managed 36 restaurants with over 800 employees located in OH, IN and WV. Encompassed six different companies and five brands including Pizza Hut, KFC, Dairy Queen, Rax and Sonic. Directly accountable for P&L management, audit tax, payroll, HR and IT functions. Managed and developed unit managers, accounting and administrative staff.