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John Vanden Esschert

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Fractional CFO | Business Value Growth for SMBs at FocusCFO®
📍 Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

John is a Fractional CFO at FocusCFO with over 45 years of experience in finance and operations across the high tech, real estate, and distribution industries. A Certified Public Accountant and Michigan State University alumnus, he has a track record of negotiating acquisitions, developing cash flow models, and significantly increasing company profitability.

Outside of work, John is passionate about volunteering and has served on the board of a local academy. He enjoys spending his free time with family and traveling, with a special appreciation for northern Michigan. He is also a fan of music, citing U2 and Sting as some of his favorite artists.

He once reorganized a company into two separate legal entities, an action that successfully tripled the net worth of the owners.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Fractional CFO | Business Value Growth for SMBs
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States
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SMB Value Growth
His current role is dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses build sustainable, transferable value through sound financial management and proactive strategies.
Operational Finance
He has extensive experience developing detailed cash flow models, implementing ERP systems, and negotiating acquisitions to enhance liquidity and drive profitability for businesses.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Fractional CFO | Business Value Growth for SMBs
FocusCFO®
2-2013 - 8-2024
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
RPF Oil Company
12-2010 - 2-2013
Chief Financial Officer
Ubermemorials, Inc.
12-2010 - 2-2013
Chief Financial Officer
Light of Hope Memorials
2-1998 - 9-2010
Chief Financial Officer
Arcadia Corporation
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Michigan State University
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