John Kasian
Helping startups and mid-market companies scale with best-practice outsourced Finance, Accounting, and HR. | VP of Strategic Operations | CPA | Growth-Focused Ops Leadership
- Role
- Vice President of Strategic Operations at Sayva Solutions
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Kasian
What happens when a fast-growing company outpaces its back-office infrastructure?Financial blind spots appear, compliance becomes risky, and internal teams burn out. That’s where I step in.As VP of Strategic Operations at Sayva Solutions, I help founders and executive teams scale with confidence by delivering outsourced finance, accounting, and HR solutions designed for growth. I lead initiatives to improve operational infrastructure, streamline delivery, and ensure our clients have the systems and support needed to execute on big goals.Before Sayva, I held senior roles in outsourced accounting and began my career at a CPA firm with hands-on experience in audit and tax. This blend of technical and operational expertise allows me to speak both the language of finance and the strategy of scale.Our clients range from Seed-stage startups to $100M+ enterprises across sectors including: Professional services Life sciences & biotech Software/SaaS E-commerce & D2C brands Manufacturing & constructionWhether your business just raised funding or is preparing for M&A, we tailor a team and roadmap to your needs — without locking you into long-term contracts. We’re especially valuable to companies looking to: Establish best-practice finance operations Get investor-ready financials & forecasts De-risk HR compliance Transition from fractional to permanent teams Access a flexible team that grows as you doLet’s connect if you’re ready to scale with clarity and control.
Experience
Vice President of Strategic Operations
Jan 2022 — Present · US
Sayva Solutions is a professional services firm specializing in Finance & Accounting, Technology, HR, and Business Transformation. Our mission is to cultivate trusted, long-term relationships with clients and talented professionals to fuel growth and drive meaningful outcomes.Sayva has been recognized nationally and locally for its culture and growth, including:• Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in America (2021–2025)• Inc. Fastest Growing Private Companies (2019–2020, 2022–2025)• San Diego Business Journal Top 100 Best Places to Work (2017–2025, Top 10 every year)• San Diego Business Journal Top 100 Fast Growing Private Companies (2017–2020, 2022–2024)
Education
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland
Vitznau, Switzerland, Hospitality Administration/Management
2009 — 2009
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
Master of Science, Accounting
2011 — 2011
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management
2007 — 2011
St. Mary's High School
High School Diploma
2005 — 2007
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