Jeff Crusinberry is a highly skilled financial executive with extensive experience across various industries, including distribution, banking, finance, and consulting. His strategic leadership, combined with a deep expertise in financial systems, reporting, and capital raising, has enabled him to add significant value to every organization he’s been a part of. From increasing enterprise value and improving financial workflows to navigating complex mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising efforts, Jeff’s career showcases a proven track record of success.

With his hands-on approach to solving financial challenges and optimizing organizational performance, Jeff continues to be a trusted advisor to companies looking for financial transformation and growth.

A dynamic leader with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the University of Southern California (USC) — Fight On! — this executive has built a career around transforming struggling companies and driving them back to profitability and sustainable growth. With a robust financial background and a keen strategic mindset, he has a proven track record of revitalizing businesses across various industries, from startups to established enterprises facing significant challenges. As a collaborative leader, he engages with both executives and employees to inspire change and align the organization’s vision with its financial goals. His ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization ensures that key stakeholders remain informed, motivated, and aligned throughout the turnaround process.

Specializing in corporate turnarounds, this professional excels in diagnosing and addressing complex organizational issues, whether they stem from operational inefficiencies, financial mismanagement, or market repositioning. He brings a unique blend of high-level strategic thinking and hands-on execution, allowing him to operate effectively at both the boardroom table and in the trenches. Whether managing a company's financial restructuring, improving cash flow, or streamlining operations, he is adept at identifying critical areas for improvement and implementing practical solutions that drive results. His deep understanding of financial modeling, risk management, and performance optimization equips him to tackle the most pressing issues that prevent companies from reaching their potential.

Throughout his career, this finance expert has consistently delivered results, driving companies out of crisis situations, positioning them for long-term success, and fostering resilient, growth-oriented cultures. Whether serving as an interim executive, consultant, or part of a leadership team, his impact on the bottom line speaks for itself.

Experienced Chief Financial Officer and Consultant

Contact Information:

• Email: jeff@consultmjc.com

Professional Experience

A&A Global Imports, Inc. – Chief Financial Officer
2018 - Present
A&A Global Imports, Inc. is a privately held distribution company where Jeff has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s financial infrastructure.

• Successfully recapitalized the business, increasing its enterprise value from $18M to $54M in just three years.

• Conducted a thorough audit and restatement of financial statements from the previous two years.

• Revamped organizational workflows, enhancing efficiency, and introducing standardized protocols.

• Diagnosed and fixed system discrepancies within the Dynamics NAV ERP system, rectifying a failed initial software launch.

• Overhauled accounts payable and receivable, leading to substantial savings and improved collections.

• Reengineered financial reporting, budgeting, and cash forecasting for multiple operating subsidiaries.

Buxbaum HCS – Interim CFO Consultant
2017 - 2018
Buxbaum HCS provides interim CFO solutions for companies in need of financial guidance during transition phases.

• Successfully positioned multiple companies for sale, managing and closing complex sales processes.

• Led the transition of general ledgers from cost-based to accrual accounting for clients.

• Implemented SOX compliance protocols for clients, ensuring financial operations met regulatory standards.

• Designed and integrated inventory management systems, improving financial oversight.

• Developed budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analytics used by underwriters and prospective buyers.

Real Industry, Inc. – Senior Vice President - Treasurer
2011 - 2017
Real Industry was a publicly traded holding company, the post-bankruptcy successor to Fremont General.

• Recruited by the Board of Directors to establish infrastructure for the organization post-restructuring.

• Managed diverse functional areas including finance, accounting, treasury, investor relations, administration, IT, and HR.

• Raised capital through private and public equity offerings, private debt placements, and the setup of ABL and factoring facilities.

• Acted as the liaison during acquisitions and divestitures, overseeing integration efforts.

• Designed and implemented Hyperion (HFM) for financial reporting and the accounting department.

Edge Mortgage Advisory Company – Chief Financial Officer
2008 - 2011
Edge Mortgage provided consulting and due diligence services to the financial services industry.

• Engineered financial forecasts, projections, and cash management strategies.

• Managed all accounting functions for the organization.

• Created production efficiency models to maximize profitability and optimize project cost structures.

• Coordinated various client engagements, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.

Fremont Investment & Loan – Senior Vice President – Treasurer
1999 - 2008
Fremont Investment & Loan was an FDIC insured depository institution with commercial and residential lending operations.

• Oversaw multiple functions including finance, capital markets, treasury, risk management, and structured finance.

• Managed capital markets transactions, working with rating agencies, investors, and Wall Street firms.

• Structured and executed public and private offerings of asset-backed securities, optimizing cash flow and returns.

AMRESCO Home Equity Lending Division – Chief Financial Officer
1995 - 1999
AMRESCO was a division focused on the acquisition, origination, and servicing of residential mortgages.

• Was a founding member of the division, leading the establishment of finance, accounting, treasury, and operations departments.

• Developed creative capital-raising structures for the residential lending division.

• Hired and managed staff during the startup phase, implementing key business models for the division.

Household International – Controller
1990 - 1995
Responsible for overseeing financial operations for one of the leading financial services institutions.

NCR Corporation – Region Analyst
1987 - 1990
Provided financial analysis and strategic support for regional operations in the NCR corporation.

Education and Affiliations

• University of Southern California (USC), 1983 - 1987
  BS in Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance

• National Investor Relations Institute, Los Angeles Chapter