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    Gregory R. Smith

    Gregory R. Smith
    Greg Smith is a director and practice lead of the Accounting and Management Outsourcing (AMO) group at Redpath and Company. He provides oversight and direction to each of the accounting, payroll consulting and Fractional CFO/Controller areas within AMO as well as directly providing Fractional CFO services. Greg began his career in the entrepreneurial services group at EY in audit and has been a Controller and CFO in public and private companies for over 20 years. Over that time, he has gained experience in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, services, software/internet/high tech, med tech, and real estate. Greg joined Redpath and Company in 2021.

    Recent Posts

    How a CFO Can Help with Standard Cost Accounting

    How a CFO Can Help with Standard Cost Accounting

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Outsourced Accounting, Accounting services, CFO
    | 19 September 2023

    As a business owner or manager, you have to accurately predict costs in order to set prices that enable your company to operate efficiently and turn…

    Small Construction Accounting–How to Get a Handle on Your Finances

    Small Construction Accounting–How to Get a Handle on Your Finances

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Construction and Real Estate, CFO
    | 14 September 2023

    You are in business to make a profit. However, for smaller construction companies especially, visibility of your financial health can be murky when…

    Transitioning from Cash Basis to Accrual Accounting

    Transitioning from Cash Basis to Accrual Accounting

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Outsourced Accounting, CFO
    | 7 September 2023

    Experienced business leaders know they need accurate information to make the best decisions for their company. Simply put, using a cash basis system…

    Role of a CFO in a Startup

    Role of a CFO in a Startup

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Accounting, CFO
    | 3 August 2023

    If growth is the goal of your startup, engaging an expert in finance early on is critical. By bringing a fractional CFO on board from the beginning,…

    The Dangers for Companies with Low Gross Profit Margins

    The Dangers for Companies with Low Gross Profit Margins

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    CFO
    | 25 May 2023

    Many things can keep business owners up at night these days. One thing they should be looking at very closely is their gross profit margin. This key…

    Integrating Your Financial and Operational Strategy

    Integrating Your Financial and Operational Strategy

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Outsourced Accounting, Accounting services, CFO
    | 11 August 2022

    Every business has an operational side and a financial side. Small business owners and managers often think of strategic planning in terms of an…

    Finance Questions CEOs Should Ask

    Finance Questions CEOs Should Ask

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Accounting services, CFO
    | 28 July 2022

    Busy CEOs have plenty to think about, no matter the size of the enterprise they’re running. Finances are always top-of-mind because revenue and…

    How a Fractional CFO or Controller can Enhance Business Growth

    How a Fractional CFO or Controller can Enhance Business Growth

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Accounting, CFO
    | 7 July 2022

    Increasingly, smaller, mid-sized, and start-up companies are choosing to hire a fractional CFO or fractional controller to enhance their management…

    How a Fractional CFO Can Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

    How a Fractional CFO Can Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

    By Gregory R. Smith |
    Business Valuation, Accounting
    | 21 June 2022

    June 21, 2022 - At the heart of our free market system is that businesses take risks to earn an outsized reward. No business is risk free. So, every…

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