Results
What the work has produced
Outcomes from Andrew's career as a CFO, described by the kind of company rather than by name. Clarity Forge Partners is new; these are the results its founder has delivered in the seat.
$70M+ family-owned manufacturer
Month-end close from 20 days to 5
Built and deployed more than 50 AI agents in production, including close automation, during an ERP rollout and an AP automation project. Close-cycle time down 75%. Led pricing optimization in a parts and service division targeting multi-million-dollar margin improvement.
Family-owned commercial truck dealership
Days sales outstanding from 180 to 23
Hired at the manufacturer's request to put a CFO in the seat. Deployed the industry ERP, installed accounting controls, wrote the GAAP policies manual, and prepared the quality of earnings analysis and 13-week cash flow that supported the family's sale of the business.
General contractor, about $100M to $200M
DSO down 75% as revenue doubled
Replaced a spreadsheet close with no AP or AR systems. Moved finance off paper ledgers and Excel, deployed AP and AR automation on Sage 300 CRE, rebuilt the revenue cycle, and reported a 30% profitability increase with added liquidity for project financing.
$30M manufacturer near insolvency
Close from 45 days to 10; premiums cut 40%
Took a company with no accounting system or cash forecast to SAP across AR, AP, budgeting and payroll. Built the 13-week cash flow and working controls, and reduced insurance premium costs by 40% while improving payroll efficiency.
Public healthcare district, rural hospital
Audits on time, a consistent monthly close
Directed all financial operations across seven departments. Built the budget, ran revenue-cycle analysis, managed intergovernmental transfers and grants, and presented financial statements to the board and the public.
Earlier
Banking, advisory and controllership
Senior financial advisory roles at two banks, leading teams of 8 and 25. CFO and controller work for family-owned businesses: GAAP policies, budgets, cash flow and dashboards. An interim CFO role that grew sales revenue 53% year over year.
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