Chris Sowder

About Chris Sowder

I\'m a financial executive specializing in seed and early-stage companies. My career began in the Big Four, where I obtained my CPA and worked on technology joint ventures and startup acquisitions. At Kaiser Permanente, I identified promising early-stage healthcare investments, and at The Siegfried Group, I played a key role in expanding the firm from a regional to a nationally ranked firm.As CFO, I guided Stone’s Cove KitBar, an award-winning restaurant concept, and HSP Direct, an Inc. company, through critical growth phases. Recently, I led the finance function for Transwestern, a global commercial real estate company, overseeing the financial integration of WLS/MGA merger.**Fractional CFO Services**What I Do: My primary focus is building trust and providing strategic financial management services tailored to each startup’s unique challenges. I help startups navigate financing hurdles, offering my expertise as a committed partner in their success. My experience across various industries, combined with my strategic insight, makes me the ideal CFO for startups.**Fundraising & Financial Modeling**Specializing in financial modeling for seed and early-stage companies, I assist in raising venture capital through tailored financial models, pitch deck refinement, and founder coaching.**Industry Adaptability**With methodical market research and industry analysis, I provide strategic insights for fundraising and operational planning, adeptly navigating new business models and market shifts.Let\'s Connect: I am passionate about collaborating with entrepreneurs and helping startups achieve their milestones. Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can support your business\'s financial growth.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   The Penfed Foundation For Military Heroes

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2012 — 2014

• George Mason University

  BS, Accounting

  1991 — 1996

Skills

• Revenue Recognition
• Auditing
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Process Improvement
• Excel
• Start-Ups
• New Business Development
• Management
• Gaap
• Franchise Consulting
• Smartview
• Finance
• Us Gaap
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Recruiting
• Nonprofits
• Risk Management
• Business Development
• Risk Assessment
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Leadership
• Hyperion Reports
• Lawson General Ledger
• Financial Accounting
• Audit
• Internal Audit
• Process Improvement
• Non-Profits
• Sox
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Sales
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Consolidation