“I had the privilege of working with Consuela Phillips during her tenure as Chief Financial Officer, and I can confidently say she exemplifies what modern leadership in finance should look like. While accounting and finance are often perceived as binary functions—focused on precision, compliance, and numbers—Consuela brought a human dimension that elevated the role far beyond its traditional boundaries. Her technical expertise was exceptional; she consistently delivered accurate, timely, and strategic financial insights that empowered sound decision-making. What truly set Consuela apart was her ability to connect with people. She approached every interaction with empathy and respect, building trust across departments and fostering collaboration between finance and operational teams. This rare combination of analytical rigor and interpersonal skill created an environment where financial goals aligned seamlessly with organizational culture and values. Consuela inspired confidence, encouraged dialogue, and ensured that every team member felt heard and supported. In doing so, she transformed finance from a back-office function into a strategic partner that drove growth and unity.”

“Consuela helped guide us through a period of significant change and growth in our company. She provided us with a clear and relevant financial dashboard and made operational decision making more effective and timely She advised us on target margins for product sales, prepared break-even scenarios and recommended appropriate cash operating reserves. Consuela was also able to assist our internal accounting team with month-end close questions and provided timely and consistent customer service. She provided a “personal” touch with on-site visits to our business that provided a level of much appreciated attention and accountability that inspired trust in our business partnership.”

“Consuela provided Fractional CFO Services to my start-up business and was instrumental in establishing accounting policies and procedures, developing and mentoring my accounting team and ensuring an accurate and timely close process. She met with business owners and clients to present monthly financial data and explained variances in detail. She provided exceptional customer service and took ownership of her responsibilities with a huge amount of integrity and brought stability, organization and a calm strength to my business.I valued her contribution and looked to her for sound financial recommendations and strategy.”