Grant Johnson

About Grant Johnson

At BlueStratus CFO Advisory, we help private business owners, family offices & private equity–backed companies take their finance function from “reporting the past” to shaping the future. Our offering is designed for companies who have ambition but don’t have the in-house expertise to scale. We don’t just give advice & leave you to figure it out - we roll up our sleeves & work alongside you, embedding into your leadership team so your financial strategy is tied to your day-to-day reality.Over the last 20+ years, I’ve helped companies boost EBITDA margins, streamline operations & prepare for more than $1B in successful deals. I’ve seen how the right financial partner can change the trajectory of a business & I love helping leaders see those results firsthand. Outstanding Outcomes Include √ Consistently doubled & tripled the size of companies within 1 to 2 years. √ Unlocked additional cash flow within 90 days by optimizing working capital, vendor terms & pricing structures.√ Increased EBITDA by 15–30% through strategic cost management & operational efficiency improvements.√ Delivered ERP implementations on time & under budget, while boosting system adoption and reporting accuracy.√ Designed executive compensation plans that directly drove revenue growth & improved leadership retention.√ Created board-ready financial narratives that secured funding, accelerated M&A deals, or gained PE partner approval.√ Built sustainable finance teams from the ground up & built out the FP & A function at several companies from scratch. √ Modernized several companies\' tech stacks through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, systems & software. Whether you\'re looking to optimize cash flow, prepare for a successful M&A event, or future-proof your financial operations with advanced technology, we’ll help you to achieve sustainable, high-margin growth & maximizing enterprise value. NEXT STEP Please contact me at g•••••••@bluestratuscfo.comSchedule at https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/grant-johnson Visit Specialties Include Small Business Fractional CFO, CFO Consulting for $10M -$100M Companies, ERP Implementation CFO, Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Consulting, Cash Flow Management Strategies for Growth Companies, Interim CFO for Construction & Manufacturing Businesses

Experience

1. Director

   W&n Partners Llc

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• Harvard Business School

  Executive Education - Succeeding as a Strategic CFO

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  BA, Finance

  2002 — 2006

• Southern Methodist University

  MBA, Finance & Accounting, Energy Specialization

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Risk Management
• Energy
• Strategy
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Credit Analysis
• Excel
• Private Equity
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Credit
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis
• Investments
• Dbc
• Valuation
• Financial Services
• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Investment Banking