The Pragmatic CFO writes for CFOs, operators, and finance staff who want their finance function to actually move the business.
Fifteen-plus years running P&Ls across portfolio companies, multi-unit operators, and everything in between. Focus areas: FP&A, AI in finance, unit economics, accounting, and the stuff most CFO content doesn’t touch.
No consulting-speak, no jargon, no ads. Practical work you can use on your Monday morning close.
What we cover
Four beats, updated as the practice evolves:
- AI in Finance. Prompts, workflows, and honest tool comparisons for CFOs who use LLMs as a force multiplier.
- FP&A Playbook. Real budget cycles, forecasting cadence, and reporting rhythms from operator-level work.
- Portfolio Company Work. How finance actually runs inside PE-backed and privately held operators.
- Accounting. GAAP, revenue recognition, month-end close mechanics for CFOs who need to explain concepts to non-finance leaders.
Companion site
For restaurant-specific finance work under the same persona, see Restaurant Bottom Line. 4-Wall EBITDA, prime cost recovery, unit economics, and the P&L work that only makes sense in hospitality.
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