Maven Execs is a leading financial consulting firm specializing in proven CFO and financial solutions to businesses in the middle market. With a deep bench of experienced professionals, we offer strategic financial services tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs. Our consultants possess in-depth industry knowledge and employ innovative approaches to optimize financial processes and drive sustainable business growth. We help organizations navigate complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency. Our services include financial project execution, transaction readiness, post-transaction integration, process improvement, and interim CFO services, among others. By partnering with Maven Execs, our clients gain access to a wealth of experience and strategies, enabling them to improve their financial performance and secure long-term success.
Transaction Readiness
Avoid last-minute surprises that could derail transaction with advance preparations and due diligence.
Post Transaction
Efficiently achieve post-transaction integration by conducting a thorough analysis of the financial function and effectively defining and executing integration.
Interim Solutions
Equip your organization to address evolving needs with a strategic financial plan encompassing compliance, controls, financial operations, and reporting.
The Process
Contact Us: Reach out to us and schedule an initial intake call to discuss your company's needs.
Project Planning: Maven Exec provides a customized project plan and assembles a dedicated team to fulfill your project requirements. Our team remains involved to ensure project success.
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Transaction Readiness
- Develop a comprehensive Transaction Readiness Assessment and prepare the business for sell-side due diligence.
- Ensure financial statements are prepared following GAAP standards and interim financial statements are reported on a timely monthly-close cycle.
- Strengthened internal controls and financial practices, processes, and systems for audit readiness.
- Analyze and optimize financial operations, including FP&A reporting, performance management, cash flow optimization, and treasury.
- Ensure the compliance/controls are in place for reporting to the board, lenders/investors, regulators, and taxation.
- Work with management on strategic financial goals related to planning, board communications, and capital raising.
- Assist executive management in valuation discussion and deal structuring.
- Assist in the selection of the other members of the deal team.
- Improve business efficiencies and financial margins to prepare the business for sale.
Post Transaction
- Assess the company’s financial health via cash flow, accounting practices, and any potential audit issues.
- Develop and pursue a comprehensive integration plan.
- Assess the Finance Function’s current performance with its strengths and weaknesses.
- Prioritize areas that can create additional value and credulity.
- Establish benchmarking analysis against peers.
- Analyze and optimize the function of financial operations, including FP&A reporting, performance management, treasury, and cash flow optimization.
- Ensure the compliance/controls are in place for reporting to the board, lenders/investors, regulators, and taxation.
- Work with management on strategic financial goals related to planning, board communications, and capital raising.
- Provide strategic and financial guidance to executive management on potential M&A targets.
Interim Solution and Permanent Placements
- Identify and execute high-growth and high-margin initiatives aligned with the business’s strategic priorities.
- Establish and manage financial operations functions, FP&A reporting, performance management, treasury, and cash flow optimization.
- Establish and execute compliance/controls with the board, lenders/investors, regulators, and taxation.
- Oversee reporting function for independent audits and GAAP compliance.
- Enhance strategic finance function with planning, stakeholder/board communication, capital raising, and corporate development (M&A and (re)financing.
- Participate in the acquisition and divestiture of investments and strategy formulation with the team.
Who We Serve
Our team of top-notch experts and CFOs are ready to work on your projects. We take time to understand your specific financial and operational needs, tailoring solutions just for you. Our seasoned executives will guide your company through transitions while supporting company growth. We will steer your operations to achieve higher margins, increase EBITDA, and enhance your business’s value. Our team has the expertise to evaluate financial implications of strategic acquisitions and integrate them into the broader organization.
Clients We Serve:
Privately Owned Businesses
- Maven offers specialized CFO services designed to benefit private equity and capital providers working with portfolio companies at every stage of their journey. Our services cover financial transaction integration, interim CFO solutions, and permanent placement CFO services, ensuring portfolio companies are well-prepared for each phase.
Here’s why partnering with Maven Exec’s adds value for private equity and capital providers:
- Financial Expertise: Our CFOs bring deep financial knowledge to portfolio companies, improving financial performance and reporting to meet investor standards.
- Alignment with Goals: We collaborate closely with private equity and capital providers to align financial strategies with investment objectives, enhancing decision-making.
- Risk Management: Our CFOs identify and mitigate financial and operational risks, safeguarding investments.
- Value Growth: We actively work to boost the value of portfolio companies, vital for profitable exits.
Efficient Due Diligence: During exits, our CFOs simplify financial due diligence, making transactions more attractive and efficient for potential buyers.
Private Equity and Capital Providers
- We provide CFO services for private capital providers’ portfolio companies throughout the entirety of their cycle.
- Starting with the financial transaction integration of portfolio company, interim solution, and permanent placement CFO services to final transaction preparedness.
Investment Banks and Law practices
Leadership
Francois Moller
CEO and Managing Director
Francois brings nearly 20 years of professional experience in finance and accounting, advising private equity and strategic clients on M&A transactions, including transaction readiness, CFO services, performance improvement, financial due diligence, and technical accounting.
Prior to Maven Execs, Francois held senior leadership roles at global risk advisory firm, Kroll, and national accounting firm, Withum. Before that spent over 12 years at Deloitte and KPMG.
Mariya Pylypiv, PhD
Director and President
Mariya Pylypiv is an accomplished executive with a diverse background in leadership and strategy across healthcare, technology, transportation, and finance. She co-founded a digital healthcare services company, took it public, and achieved a $1.2 billion valuation. Mariya has also served as a CFO for private companies and excels in capital raising due to her investment banking experience, with a career focused on pivotal finance and strategy roles.
Lou Sokolovskiy
Advisor
Lou is a serial entrepreneur with extensive private equity transaction experience. He is the founder of multiple entrepreneurial ventures in the technology arena and has unique expertise in operations management, strategic partnerships, and new business development.
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