Clint Fendley

About Clint Fendley

I\'m a CPA and MBA-trained financial executive with a career built at the intersection of data, operations, and strategy. My background spans Big 4 public accounting, institutional equity research on Wall Street, and CFO leadership across multi-unit restaurant and retail brands — giving me a perspective that most finance executives simply don\'t have. I don\'t just read the numbers. I\'ve spent decades learning what drives them.What I DoI work with multi-unit operators, growing businesses, and PE-backed companies as a Fractional CFO — bringing senior financial leadership and operational discipline without the cost of a full-time executive. My focus is equal parts strategic and hands-on: I help leadership teams build the financial infrastructure, reporting clarity, and decision-making frameworks they need to scale confidently.My work spans three core areas:→ Fractional CFO Services — strategic finance, cash management, investor relations, and board-level reporting→ Strategic Planning & Execution — financial modeling, scenario analysis, budgeting, and long-range planning tied to operational reality→ Operations Finance — P&L ownership, cost structure optimization, and location-level performance management across complex multi-unit systemsHow I Can HelpI believe the best financial decisions are made with clean data, clear frameworks, and an operator\'s mindset. I bring all three. My track record includes:• Delivered hundreds of thousands in monthly cost savings through disciplined location portfolio restructuring• Reduced bad debt by more than 95% within the first year of engagement through rigorous process and collections discipline• Grew cash reserves by more than 450% during a period of acute business disruption through strategic cost management• Uncovered millions in uncollected revenue through systematic review of partner and licensee relationships• Built and onboarded offshore accounting infrastructure generating significant annual savings while improving reporting timeliness• Successfully resolved public company compliance challenges through direct engagement with regulatory review boards• Recognized as CFO of the Year, Dallas Business Journal, 2022If you\'re a business owner, operator, or investor looking for financial leadership that understands both the spreadsheet and the floor — let\'s talk. Dallas, TX | Fractional CFO | Multi-Unit Operations | Strategic Finance | Data-Driven Decision Making

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Latitude Food Group

   Dec 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   PE-backed multi-brand restaurant platform operating & pizza (45 locations, East Coast) and Tijuana Flats (70 company + 30 franchised locations, Florida)

Education

• Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management

  MBA, Finance

  1998 — 2000

• Abilene Christian University

  BBA, Accounting

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Investment Research
• Financial Accounting
• Equities
• Small Business
• Valuation
• Capital Markets
• Analytical Skills
• Corporate Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Equity Research
• Due Diligence
• Hedge Funds
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Accounting
• Budgets
• Portfolio Management
• Start-Ups
• Finance