Chris Gruenke

About Chris Gruenke

Natural leader possessing unique blend of general management, information systems…

Experience

1. Principal

   Cpn Squared

   Mar 2011 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Helping small businesses create operational processes and systems which form a solid foundation to support their growth.Consulting to small businesses providing operational assistance and implementing strategic projects. Successful engagements delivering operational and financial projects including:Outsourced CFO for a privately held lawn care company; Created processes to monitor financial performance and improve collections; addressed legal and compliance issues; resolved issues with BWC, Job and Family Services; implemented new operations software Outsourced CFO for privately held commercial bakery; Established financial reporting practices; re-constructed missing financial records; advised owner on HR issues and divestiture strategyOutsourced CFO for privately held marketing firm; Optimizing financial record keeping and reporting; handling payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable mattersSet up the accounting database and invoicing procedures for multiple legal practices; Reconstructed financial records for bankruptcy clients of attorney for IRS presentationManaged the closing and return of square feet of office space for the liquidating trust of a bankrupt corporationEstablished financial and fulfillment processes for a self-published author

Education

• Xavier University

  BS, Computer Science

  1979 — 1983

Skills

• Leadership
• Business Process
• Forecasting
• Small Business
• Manufacturing
• Business Planning
• Custom Remodeling
• Management
• Team Building
• Training
• New Business Development
• Budgets
• Finance
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Quickbooks
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Start-Ups
• Business Strategy