Phil Kirkendall

Experience

1. Principal

   Accounting Frontier

   May 2018 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   My focus is to deliver fractional CFO–level support and bookkeeping services for interior designers, architects, and fellow creative professionals. Small creative studios and interior design firms need more than “one size fits all” solutions—they need a partner who speaks their language and designs processes around their unique workflows. My role blends:• Strategic Business Advising & CFO Level Support: I partner with leadership to interpret financial data, guide decision making, and act as your virtual CFO—helping you set targets, manage cash flow, and drive profitability.• KPI Dashboards & Cash Flow Forecasting: Our team builds custom financial dashboards and forecasting models that let design leaders see exactly where their business stands—today and tomorrow.• Studio Designer Expertise & Best Practices: Combining deep accounting know how with hands on experience in creative studios, I translate industry best practices into your financial operations—optimizing budgets, project profitability, and resource allocation.My goal is simple: to empower creative firms to leverage their financial data as a strategic asset. Let’s connect—if you’re ready to transform your books into a roadmap for growth, I’d love to chat.

Education

• The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

  2008 — 2013