Gabriel is a Partner at FFO, bringing experience as an entrepreneur, operator, and investor to help founder-led businesses strengthen financial performance and scale responsibly.

Professional Background
Gabriel brings experience across entrepreneurship, investing, operations, and M&A. As Founder and Managing Partner of Misericordia Holdings, he has invested in, operated, and scaled businesses across services, healthcare-adjacent, and consumer sectors. Previously, he served as a capital allocator at Kuttin Family Office, gaining experience in M&A sourcing, financial modeling, quality of earnings, and post-close integration. His operating experience includes driving growth, building leadership teams, implementing financial discipline, and evaluating and executing add-on acquisitions.

Steve is a Principal at FFO, advising founder-led and growth companies on capital strategy, M&A, restructuring, and CFO leadership drawn from 25+ years in investing and advisory work.

Professional Background
Founder and Managing Partner of RockShelter Capital since 2007, Steve has served as contract CFO, restructuring advisor, and principal investor across industries, including CFO of Global Energy Efficiency and ReserveBar.com and Chief Investment Officer of the family office Downtown Capital. Earlier, he was Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Advent Capital Management's $3 billion Credit Opportunities fund, founded and led Barclays Capital's $1.5B+ U.S. special situations business, and began his career at JPMorgan and Lazard Frères.

Patrick is a seasoned Finance, Sales, and Operations Executive with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, service, banking, and construction companies.

Professional Background
Patrick began his career at KPMG, then held finance leadership roles in manufacturing and services. He served as Internal CFO for M&T Bank's Retail and Small Business Lending divisions and as CFO of its broker-dealer. At 4th Wave Business Solutions, he secured financing, implemented a work-order system, built finance, HR, and IT processes, managed subcontractors, prepared sell-side diligence, and helped negotiate the 2022 sale. Post-acquisition, he established parent-company reporting and audit processes, ran cable construction operations, and supported client relationships.

David is a Principal at FFO, advising growth-oriented companies on financial strategy, transaction readiness, and M&A drawn from over 20 years in corporate finance.

Professional Background
Prior to FFO, David spent over a decade at Party City Holdco Inc., rising to Vice President of Finance and playing a central role in executing more than $2.5 billion in strategic transactions, including the company's IPO, debt offerings, acquisitions, and divestitures. He later joined Walsh Private Capital in 2024 to lead business development and due diligence, focusing on founder-led lower middle market investments. David began his career as a derivatives market maker in oil and natural gas markets before moving into corporate finance.

Jack Nuttall is a Vice President on FFO's Transformation team, helping businesses clean up historical financials, organize their finance function, and build systems that scale.

Professional Background
Prior to joining FFO, Jack served on the CFO and Controllership Advisory team at Exbo Group, supporting growth-stage and lower-middle-market companies through financial close, historical cleanup, budgeting and forecasting, board reporting, and accounting system implementations. Earlier, he was a member of the Client Advisory Services team at DSJ Advisory Group, serving as Controller and outsourced CFO for a portfolio of clients, where he rebuilt reporting processes and managed operational accounting across a range of industries.

Matt Vowinkel is Vice President of Bookkeeping & Controller Advisory at Fractional Financial Officers, where he builds clean, scalable accounting infrastructure for growing businesses.

Professional Background
Matt began his career in construction, serving as a project manager and running back-office finance for a local builder, experience that grounded his understanding of how operations and accounting connect. He now leads cleanup and controller engagements across 35+ clients on QuickBooks Online, Striven, Xero, Ramp, and Bill.com, reconstructing historical financials, rebuilding chart of accounts structures, and standardizing AP, AR, and month-end close so leadership teams can trust their numbers. He manages a blended onshore and offshore team.

Kristin is a Bookkeeper at FFO with eight years of hands-on bookkeeping experience, specializing in accurate financial operations, client support, and QuickBooks Online.

Professional Background
Kristin has over eight years of experience in full-cycle bookkeeping, developed through hands-on work and direct mentorship with the owner of a bookkeeping firm. This experience has given her a strong practical foundation in financial reporting, account reconciliations, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, and day-to-day financial operations for small businesses. She is known for being detail-oriented, responsive, and accessible to clients, with a strong commitment to answering questions promptly and providing dependable support.

Claire is an Operations Coordinator at FFO, supporting internal operations while managing the firm's social media, digital communications, and content initiatives across its online presence.

Professional Background
Claire brings experience in operations, M&A support, executive assistance, and training, with a background supporting business owners, executives, and cross-functional teams. At FFO, she coordinates operational initiatives while managing social media and digital content, working closely with leadership to strengthen the firm's online presence and brand positioning. Her experience in executive and transaction support enables her to translate complex business and financial topics into clear, engaging communications aligned with the firm's strategic priorities and growth objectives.

Pinal is a Bookkeeping and Accounting Professional at FFO, supporting businesses with accurate financial management and accounting operations.

Professional Background
Pinal brings over six years of experience managing full-cycle bookkeeping and financial operations for small and mid-sized businesses. Her expertise includes general ledger management, cash flow tracking, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. She is proficient in QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based accounting platforms. With a detail-oriented and analytical approach, Pinal focuses on improving accounting processes while providing timely updates, responsive support, and clear communication to build strong client relationships.

Presha is an Analyst at FFO, a dedicated bookkeeping professional supporting businesses with accurate financial management and reliable day-to-day accounting operations.

Professional Background
Presha brings over three years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting operations, supporting businesses with accurate and timely financial management. Her experience includes maintaining financial records, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable, performing bank and account reconciliations, managing financial data, supporting payroll processes, and assisting with month-end close activities. She is detail-oriented and committed to delivering reliable bookkeeping support, clear communication, and responsive service while helping businesses maintain organized and efficient accounting operations.