CFO, Controller and accounting team for high-growth companies
Outsourced, fractional or part-time finance and accounting services for middle market and well-funded start-up companies
VertexCFO has a diverse team of CFOs, Controllers and accounting professionals who provide outsourced, fractional or part-time finance and accounting services. Our personable Colorado based team provides both strategic and tactical expertise. We supplement current accounting teams, overlaying CFO and Controller knowledge to support budgeting, forecasting, cash management, accuracy of monthly financials, projections and financial presentations to investors and stakeholders. VertexCFO delivers services to clients in a professional yet approachable manner.
Learn more about joining our team.
Brian Medley
CPA | Principal
Maya Chain
CPA | CFO Advisor
Maya Chain has more than 15 years of diverse accounting and finance experience with a strong focus on middle market companies in finance, manufacturing, technology, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. She is particularly strong with software implementation and applying accounting software to inventory control and management. Prior to joining VertexCFO in 2015, she served as vice president of finance for a promotional merchandising agency specializing in strategic global sourcing of manufactured items. She had oversight of financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and was responsible for helping the company with inventory control and inventory management. Maya has in-depth knowledge ofMicrosoft Dynamics GP (formerly called Microsoft Great Plains), SAP and cloud-based accounting software like Intacct and FreshBooks. A Colorado native, Maya enjoys spending time in the mountains with her family and skiing, hiking and biking.
Michael Finch
CPA | CFO Advisor
Jerry Kukuchka
CFO Advisor
Kevin McMahon
ACMA, CGMA | CFO Advisor
Christopher Nowak
CPA | CFO Advisor
With nearly three decades of experience in financial, accounting and IT systems consulting for Fortune 1000 companies, Chris leads VertexCFO’s Technical Services Group, including design and implementation of client accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. With a primary focus on operating systems and process improvements, Chris helps clients understand their information system needs, and implements solutions that streamline processes and improve financial performance. Prior to consulting for 20+ years, Chris held full-time controller and auditor roles. Chris serves as treasurer and a board member for Outdoor Buddies, a nonprofit organization that takes disabled people on hunting and fishing trips. Chris enjoys skiing, hiking and biking in the Colorado mountains.
Sharon Bashaw Kirkendall
Controller, Advisory Services
Sharon Bashaw Kirkendall serves in the capacity of a outsourced Controller for VertexCFO clients. She has more than 17 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting and staff management for middle market companies in the healthcare, construction, housing and financial industries. Sharon is passionate about collaborating with her clients to improve their accounting processes, training staff on business operational process efficiencies and providing the level of support companies need to meet their financial and strategic goals. Sharon is passionate about kickboxing, is a “foodie” who enjoys exploring new cuisine and she loves spending time with her family.
Dana White
Controller, Advisory Services
Carrie Williams, CPA
Controller, Advisory Services
Katie Policaro
Accounting Advisor
Katie Policaro has two decades of diverse experience in the accounting field. In her role at VertexCFO, Katie supports controllers, directors and clients by performing monthly reconciliations, coordinating payroll details, managing bookkeeping responsibilities and assisting clients with daily transactional accounting duties. Katiehas a detail-oriented style with an outgoing personality, and she enjoys teaming with her clients to improve their accounting processes and meet their strategic operational goals. She is a seasoned professional at managing QuickBooks for small- to mid-sized companies, as well as understanding taxation policies including payroll, sales and property taxes. She frequently prepares clients’ sales analyses, P/L and balance sheet statements. A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, and enjoys skiing, yoga, tennis and live music.