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AcuityCFO Adds Veteran Technology CFO
GRAHAM WOOD JOINS FIRM AS PRINCIPAL
ATLANTA, GA, January 5, 2010 AcuityCFO, a professional services firm that provides broad financial leadership to small and mid-sized companies needing to establish a solid foundation for growth, announced today that Graham Wood has joined the firm as Principal. Mr. Wood will serve as Chief Financial Officer for many of the firm’s clients, advising them in all aspects of financial and operational strategy.
Mr. Wood is an accomplished financial executive with a strong track record of providing financial leadership to emerging growth companies. A resourceful CFO with a consistent history of providing leadership at several technology companies, Mr. Wood has deep experience in fundraising (equity and debt), contract negotiation, profit/loss analysis, planning, reporting, cash management, accounting, and budgeting. He has demonstrated skills in team leadership as well as interfacing with banks, investors and auditors.
Mr. Wood was most recently the CFO of Steelbox Networks, where he directed all financial operations, raised venture debt and negotiated supplier contracts and software distribution license agreements. Previously, he was the CFO for AppForge, a mobile application development platform for mobile devices, where he raised over $8 million in private equity and venture debt. Mr. Wood also held CFO roles with GuardedNet, where he raised $14 million in venture capital and led due diligence efforts in the company's sale, and with RedCelcius, where he streamlined financial operations and negotiated a $10 million license contract with GM.
“Graham brings deep financial leadership experience to AcuityCFO, and we are thrilled to have him on our team. In addition to his long CFO track-record, Graham’s background in technology is a strong fit for the clients we serve”, said Stewart Brooks, Managing Partner of AcuityCFO. “Graham has proven skills with regard to fundraising, contract negotiation, accounting and reporting, but he also has a strong track record of building great teams – something we value at AcuityCFO. Not only are we excited to have the opportunity to work with Graham, but our clients will be pleased with the value he brings them as well.”
About AcuityCFO
AcuityCFO is a hands-on professional services firm that responds to the unique needs of small and mid-market private companies by providing sound financial leadership in a cost-effective manner. We help clients understand their financial position, establish stronger controls and processes, and anticipate their financial future. Using a team approach, we assess the needs of each client and tailor the right team of part-time CFOs, controllers and accountants to supplement clients' staff. Providing a level of financial acumen otherwise inaccessible to small or mid-market companies, we have become a trusted independent partner for companies in a variety of industries. Our approach provides increased continuity, flexibility and value. For more information about AcuityCFO, please visit www.acuitycfo.com.
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