Florida CFO Group

?? A CFO with the pixie dust ?? Diana Doty's strong sense of curiosity—an extremely underrated soft skill—coupled with her varied background in the financial disciplines (and the pixie dust) makes her a valuable and TRUSTED partner to organizations. We proudly give the spotlight to Diana Doty, one of our newest partners, because she brings more to the table than being good with numbers. ?? ?? Here's where the pixie dust comes from: https://lnkd.in/eWn-A8DY To Diana, #CFO means "Can Figure It Out." She says successful businesses require more interaction between disciplines and a greater sense of urgency. Is your financial leader taking the time to know the fundamentals of the business? Are they asking the right questions about workflow issues and how - OR IF to automate them? Focusing effort where the effort needs to be is central to getting human business intelligence out of the weeds of dated processes and working together to solve problems and answer needs. The ability to trust your teams, vendors, consultants, and partners to align their efforts to deliver your company’s product is critical to achieving success. Diana's career spans capital markets, financial strategy, risk management, and commercial real estate; she brings a wealth of experience to her clients. She believes that business success requires mastering the fundamentals, fostering collaboration, and keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Diana is a thoughtful leader, a calm change agent, and an adaptor of people and processes to the company’s vision. Diana’s expertise includes M&A financial advisory, treasury management, SEC reporting, financial planning & analysis, and strategic partnerships. She has led financial transformations for companies across Orlando, Nashville, and Atlanta, working with both private firms and public equity-backed organizations. Her ability to integrate new teams, systems, and processes makes her a valuable asset to any business navigating change. A Certified Public Accountant #CPA with hands-on experience in financial operations, Diana understands the importance of balancing #innovation with operational excellence. Whether she’s developing asset management strategies, negotiating contracts, or driving workflow improvements, she remains focused on building best-in-class organizations designed to last. Diana is honored to be a Partner at Florida CFO Group, where she collaborates with other seasoned CFOs to provide fractional CFO services that empower businesses to achieve sustainable growth. Her mission is clear: to help companies move beyond the weeds of outdated processes and toward a future of strategic success. Please join us in welcoming Diana to the Florida CFO Group! Connect with Diana Doty and contact her here: https://lnkd.in/eWn-A8DY #curiosity #leadership #fractional #executives

This is how we huddle. Every quarter, we have a strategic session where we bring all of our viewpoints, experiences, and skills into one room -- this is where our secret sauce simmers into a fragrant and powerful aroma of ideas and solutions.?Each of our 30+ partners brings a unique and fascinating perspective to the CFO role at the Florida CFO Group. ? Our partners travel from each end of the state to gather in person to exchange knowledge, wisdom, and applied experiences. We are stronger together, which is what makes our group impactful. We share best practices and learnings from our individual clients. We also trade tips and the latest trends (like A.I. applications, tariff announcements, and more), which we each use to further hone our service to clients. ? No?matter what industry a client comes from or what structure their business is in, from family-operated to publicly traded, our diverse group of partners and our commitment to sharing strategies with one another is why so many companies benefit from partnering with the Florida CFO Group.? ? In addition to all that, we like seeing each other! There's no better feeling than connecting with our colleagues, laughing, and continually growing together. We are a fortunate bunch, and we are grateful to work alongside our talented, kind, generous partners! How do you all huddle? #strategic #teamwork #cfoinsights #innovation Bill Blaskiewicz Ginger Mentzer, CPA, MBA William (Bill) Gilmour Barry Katz Betsy Bennett Steven W. Weldon, MBA/CPA Ernest J. Scheidemann, CPA Todd Wegner Jay White Jim D. Dale West Nathan Lawless Timothy Journy Diana Doty Phil Nahajewski Anna Reyes A. Wayne Kalish Roy Rafalco John Cruickshank, C.A. Joanne Dempster RODDY PREMSUKH, Direct Components, Inc. Tina Rumore

This week's CFO Coffee Talk S4:E10 was on Change Management, with insights from expert Jennifer Barrows, Chief Strategy Officer with Barrows Development. Watch the full episode here ?? https://lnkd.in/ey4uMtKQ Change happens—more often and faster than ever before. How organizations navigate change can mean the difference between disruption and transformation. Florida CFO Group's Phil Nahajewski and Jennifer discussed why a people-focused approach is key to building culture, driving engagement, and turning change into a competitive advantage. Watch the show as we explored strategies #executives can use to lead change effectively and ensure their teams and organizations thrive. #changemangement #strategy #transformation #leaders #teamwork

Pirates on the high seas and executives in modern boardrooms may seem worlds apart, yet the roles of the Quartermaster and the #CFO share striking similarities. Here are four ways a CFO is like a quartermaster. Watch the full episode with Steven W. Weldon, MBA/CPA, on CFO Coffee Talk here: https://lnkd.in/eYDhJKUq #riskmanagement #strategy #leadership

Change happens—more often and faster than ever before. How organizations navigate change can mean the difference between disruption and transformation. On Wednesday, March 12th's episode of CFO Coffee Talk, the Florida CFO Group's Phil Nahajewski dives into Change Management with Chief Strategy Officer of Barrows Development, Jennifer Barrows. We will discuss why a people-focused approach is key to building culture, driving engagement, and turning change into a competitive advantage. Join us as we explore strategies executives can use to lead change effectively and ensure their teams and organizations thrive. Grab your coffee and tune in! #changemangement #strategy #executives #transformation

Our partner Steven W. Weldon, MBA/CPA joins ACG Tampa Bay! The Tampa Bay Chapter of the international Association for Corporate Growth is the premier organization for business leaders in the Tampa Bay area.?ACG Tampa Bay provides high-quality #networking and information on corporate growth best practices. ACG Tampa Bay attracts the area’s top private equity groups, corporate executives, financial intermediaries, attorneys, accountants, commercial and investment bankers, valuation specialists, and other professionals as members. Programs present industry experts who offer objective, real-time information in a collaborative, professional setting that supports corporate growth and operational excellence. We look forward to networking with the best and brightest of Tampa Bay!

Great company, great conversations, and a true taste of Tampa at The Pearl (Cameron Mitchell Restaurants) in downtown Tampa. Florida CFO Group partners Jim D., Anna Reyes A., and Ginger Mentzer, CPA, MBA, enjoyed a fantastic networking lunch with Landrum Talent Solutions (formerly hrQ & Ceres Talent) - Mandy Resmondo, Corporate VP, and John Underwood, Managing Director. Landrum, a second-generation family business and national firm headquartered in Pensacola, specializes in HR and marketing permanent placement, interim professionals, or fractional executives, along with a full suite of personnel and payroll services. Thank you, Landrum Talent Solutions, for a wonderful time collaborating! As CFOs, we value meeting with our HR leaders because we both play crucial, complementary roles in an organization, ensuring financial stability while fostering a positive and productive work environment. CFOs bring financial expertise to drive strategic decisions, including budgeting for talent acquisition, compensation, and benefits. Meanwhile, HR focuses on recruiting top talent, developing employee programs, and maintaining company culture. By collaborating, CFOs and HR can align financial goals with workforce strategies, creating a sustainable approach to growth, improving employee engagement, and ensuring the company remains competitive in both talent acquisition and financial performance. This partnership is key to optimizing the organization’s resources for long-term success. #Networking #CFO #HR #fractional

Partner Jim D. shared words of wisdom with us during last week's CFO Coffee Talk show on #resilience. "Build resilience into your life and your business today because unexpected storms – both literal and figurative – will come. Your ability to adapt, learn, and overcome will determine your success." Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/eeFK82Vg Tomorrow's show is on Change Management with Jennifer Barrows - add it to your calendar! 3/12 at 8:15 AM Live on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ey4uMtKQ

Change happens—more often and faster than ever before. How organizations navigate change can mean the difference between disruption and transformation. ??? Add to your calendar: https://lnkd.in/ey4uMtKQ On Wednesday, March 12th's episode of CFO Coffee Talk, the Florida CFO Group's Phil Nahajewski dives into Change Management with Chief Strategy Officer of Barrows Development, Jennifer Barrows. We will discuss why a people-focused approach is key to building culture, driving engagement, and turning change into a competitive advantage. Join us as we explore strategies executives can use to lead change effectively and ensure their teams and organizations thrive. ? Grab your coffee and tune in! https://lnkd.in/ey4uMtKQ #changemangement #strategy #executives #transformation

?? Do you believe in magic? Vistage Florida's Chair, Angela Verdin shares her success by experiencing the first-hand magic of executive peer groups - Vistage Worldwide, Inc.'s MAGIC helps #executives: M- Make Better Decisions ? A - Accountability ?? G - Grow ?? I - Isolation Relief ?? C - Change Management??? ?? Watch the full Replay: https://lnkd.in/eevNbWXb Tune in on Wednesday mornings at 8:15 AM LIVE on LinkedIn for Florida CFO Group CFO Coffee Talks (15 minutes)with host and partner Phil Nahajewski. The next episode features Jennifer Barrows on Change Management (March 12) https://lnkd.in/ey4uMtKQ