CFO for Growth, Transition, and Profitability

Finoryx | Elaine Bogart, CPA

Senior Finance & Accounting leadership for growing and evolving companies

I work with founders, CEOs, and executive teams who need experienced CFO leadership for growth, transition, and to run or strengthen their finance organization. I build efficient finance functions and partner with leadership on complex operational, strategic, and business decisions.My background includes digital media, tech/SaaS, events, creative agencies, and mission-driven organizations focused on sustainability and social impact.Engagements often include:• Fractional and interim CFO engagements
• Financial modeling and fundraising preparation
• Audit readiness and transaction support
• Project-based finance initiatives

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CFO Engagement Options

Tiered CFO support aligned to your company’s stage and complexity

Companies require different levels of CFO support at different stages. I offer tiered engagement options that range from advisory and project-based work to interim and ongoing CFO leadership.Engagements are structured around the complexity of the business, the strength of the existing finance function, and the decisions leadership is facing - whether that’s growth planning, transactions, fundraising, or organizational change.

Finance Team Leadership & Optimization

As companies grow, finance teams and processes need to adapt. I help companies build and lead finance functions that fit their size, complexity, and stage.That can mean rescoping roles, strengthening close and reporting, developing and mentoring the team, or implementing new systems - based on what the company needs at that point in time.

Decision Support & Financial Visibility

Leaders often need clear financial information to make decisions with confidence. I provide analysis, modeling, and perspective to help leadership understand options, trade-offs, and implications - whether related to growth, investment, cost structure, or organizational change.

M&A and Growth Advisory

Growth, acquisitions, and organizational change create significant financial complexity. I work with leadership teams on the financial aspects of these transitions: from early planning through execution and integration.My work includes transaction readiness, diligence support, deal-related financial analysis, post-transaction integration, and building financial structures that support the business as it grows and changes. The focus is on helping leadership evaluate options, understand trade-offs, and avoid preventable issues during transactions and organizational change.

Finance for Startups and Growth

Early-stage and growing companies need financial leadership that grows with the business. I work with founders to establish financial foundations that flex as the company evolves.That may include setting up core financial systems, improving cash visibility, supporting early hiring and resourcing decisions, and helping founders think through how today's financial decisions shape the company over time.

Cash Management & Runway Planning

For early-stage and growing companies, cash and runway affect every decision. I help founders understand burn, model runway under different scenarios, and plan spending in a way that supports growth without creating unnecessary risk. This guides hiring timing, fundraising strategy, and how aggressively the business can scale.

Fundraising Support

Raising capital is a complex and time-sensitive process. I help companies prepare for investor conversations with strong financial models, clear reporting, and a pragmatic approach to fundraising. That often includes diligence readiness: making sure financials are organized, questions are anticipated, and data rooms are ready as the process unfolds. From refining your pitch to ensuring your financial models support the business you’re building, I help position your company for a successful raise.

Who I Am

I'm Elaine Bogart

I’m a CFO and strategic finance partner who helps companies get their finances right - whether they’re growing, restructuring, preparing for M&A, or working through operational change.I’ve led finance in digital media, tech/SaaS, events, creative agencies, and mission-driven organizations - and in industries as varied as aerospace and even a horse ranch! I’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t), and I bring that perspective to every engagement.Whether you need a CFO on an interim basis, support through a raise, or experienced leadership through a complex transition, I bring the strategy, structure, and perspective required to see it through.