Jim Knighton

About Jim Knighton

Founded in Columbus, Ohio in 2001, FocusCFO is a leading provider of embedded fractional CFO services, with a focus on helping small and medium-sized businesses build sustainable, transferrable business value.An entrepreneur’s journey can be rewarding—but it can also be challenging and, at times, lonely. You don’t need to climb alone, as former entrepreneurs and financial leaders, our Sherpa Teams have been there and are ready to support you with compassionate, personalized support and guidance.Due to strong growth, we are actively seeking additional team members—CFOs and Area Presidents—in new and existing markets across the country. Reach out to me to learn more!

Experience

1. Fractional CFO

   FocusCFO®

   Oct 2023 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Our mission is to help small and medium-sized businesses on their climb to sustainable, transferrable business value. FocusCFO empowers business owners with sound financial management, forward-thinking insights and tools, and proactive financial strategies so businesses and organizations can improve internal cash flow, reduce business risk and increase the value and efficiency of their business or organization.We work with owners of businesses, typically with $3-$30M in revenue, that are often feeling: Stuck on the climb to the next level with their businessOverwhelmed by the challenges of growthFrustrated with business performance and cash flowWorried about building a business with value that achieves their goals

Education

• Alma College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Wayne State University

  MBA, Finance