Andrew Leinfelder

About Andrew Leinfelder

Strategic and results-driven CFO with a passion for turning Finance into a true business driver. I specialize in building high-performing finance teams, streamlining operations, and driving profitable growth — particularly in private equity-backed, multi-unit, and franchise-based businesses.Known for bringing clarity to complexity, I lead with structured thinking, sharp business acumen, and calm execution. Whether guiding organizations through transformation or scaling for growth, I focus on aligning financial insights with operational strategy to deliver results.I thrive on solving hard problems, empowering people, and ensuring Finance has a seat at the table as a proactive, strategic partner.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Creative Laboratories Inc

   May 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

Education

• UMN Carlson School of Management

  MBA, Strategic Management

  2010 — 2012

• University of St. Thomas

  B.A, Business Administration: Finance, Accounting

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Market Research
• Structured Thinking
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Ideation
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Modeling
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Process Improvement
• P%26l Modeling
• Financial Reporting
• Management
• Management Consulting
• Strategy
• Voice of the Customer
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Finance
• Budgets
• Finance
• Team Leadership
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Financial Analysis
• Consulting
• Certified Public Accountant
• Business Modeling
• Financial Forecasting
• Retail
• Budget Modeling
• Marketing
• New Business Development
• Forecasting