I have had the privilege of working alongside CFO Colleague, receiving the benefit of their expertise in modeling, analysis and refining operations and systems. As colleges and universities grapple with new realities and the institutional pinch-points of today’s competitive landscape, a rigorous and comprehensive approach is needed to align and allocate resources for maximum benefit. Their perspective has never been more needed.
Dr. Daniel J. Martin
President · Seattle Pacific University (WA)
Jeremy Langley
President · Central Baptist College (AR)
$2M
unrestricted gift secured
Break-even
reached within one year of a major loss
“If you’d have waited one more year to call us, we’d be recommending you close your doors.”
Looking at where we were and the trajectory we were headed in, he was exactly right.
I expected some complicated plan, like a fifteen-step plan to turn the thing around. But it wasn’t. If anything shocked me, it’s just how simple it was: four metrics, four targets to aim for.
It’s really like the old saying, you’ve got to spend money to make money. In this case, you’ve got to spend money to save money. It’s worth the money to do this.
"He felt like an employee and a key leader on our team..."
Scott is not only an exceptional CFO, but he’s also an exceptional human. He brought the clarity and expertise we needed during an incredibly complex season, along with a steady, level-headed presence and the institutional knowledge that helped us make difficult decisions.
What surprised me most, though, was how quickly Scott became part of our community. He felt like an employee and a key leader on our team, rather than a contractor.
If you’re looking for a CFO partner who can bring expertise, calm, and clarity to complex circumstances while becoming an integral part of your community, that’s what you’ll find with folks like Scott at CFO Colleague.
Jeanine Mozie
President · Trinity Christian College (IL)
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CFO Colleague responded very quickly to our cry for help. Upon arrival, Jeff quickly ascertained the changes needed in order to right size our organization. It’s obvious they have a sincere passion to see Christian colleges and universities thrive in these turbulent times. The COMP4cast model will continue to provide accurate, timely information for decision making for the foreseeable future. I highly recommend CFO Colleague to those who need a seasoned outside opinion on how to be financially stable for the coming years.
Carol Nelson
Former EVP · Oak Hills Christian College (MN)
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Non-traditional student programs are the more challenging revenue streams to accurately predict. The CFO Colleague model is the first one we have found that provides a reasonable basis to forecast and track this dynamic population. The process has given us confidence in budget creation and provided a reliable management tool to identify program trends and economic viability.
Gene De Young
VP for Finance & Administration · Northwest Christian University (OR)
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A few of the institutions we’ve been privileged to serve.
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