Fractional and Interim CFO | Manufacturing, Distribution & Operations

Guy Steele takes the CFO seat, and has taken the COO seat, for manufacturers, distributors, and multi-site operators that need the numbers, the cash, and the plan to hold. The work is contract, fractional and interim. He has done it inside the company, including through sales of the business.

Hands on executive leader with experience in accounting, finance, Information systems and operations with demonstrated success in start-ups, turnaround and rapid growth environments within manufacturing, wholesale distribution with multi-site, multi state and international expertise within entrepreneuial closely held environment to publicly traded companies. Strong problem-solving strategic thinker with tactical hands-on approach. Guy is that hands on CFO with operation expertise or a COO with strong Financial background. MBA.
 
 

Engagement Highlights

Recent seats

• CFO, JC Ford Company. Tortilla and chip equipment manufacturer, about $75 million, global customers, 250 employees.
• CFO, Cal State Auto Parts. Wholesale auto-parts distribution, 11 branches in 3 states, about $145 million, 350 employees.
• CFO, DCG Distribution. Third-party logistics, 3 million square feet, 5 locations, about $70 million, 1,100 employees.
• CFO and COO, Union Supply Company. Nationwide wholesale distribution, B2B and B2C, about $165 million.

Earlier operating seats

• CFO, Good Company / Finegood Holdings. Manufacturing, wholesale, and retail, with maquiladora plants in Tijuana. About $60 million, 1,200 employees. Company sold.
• CFO, Jonathan Manufacturing. Manufacturer with a plant in Mexicali. About $55 million, 450 employees. Company sold.
• Vice President, ANAgraph. Manufacturer, about $6 million. Company sold.
• CFO, Tel*Star Cellular. Co-founded the company. Retail and direct sales, about $10 million. Company sold.
• Corporate Controller, Gateway Computers. Distributor and reseller, about $60 million, 9 locations. Part of the turnaround team through a Chapter 11 emergence.