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.

4 Things a Part-Time CFO Can Do for a Business Startup

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: September 27, 2024

Editor's note: This piece was originally published in 2023 and has been updated to include...

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Finance and Accounting Considerations for Businesses in Growth Mode

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: December 21, 2023

By definition, even the newest startup is in growth mode. But as your company starts to mature you...

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How A Business-Minded Part-time CFO Thinks Differently

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As fundamental as financial planning and operations are to any company, it takes more than money to...

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How a CFO Can Help with Standard Cost Accounting

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As a business owner or manager, you have to accurately predict costs in order to set prices that...

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

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: September 14, 2023

You are in business to make a profit. However, for smaller construction companies especially,...

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Transitioning from Cash Basis to Accrual Accounting

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Experienced business leaders know they need accurate information to make the best decisions for...

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Role of a CFO in a Startup

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: August 3, 2023

If growth is the goal of your startup, engaging an expert in finance early on is critical. By...

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The Dangers for Companies with Low Gross Profit Margins

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: May 25, 2023

Many things can keep business owners up at night these days. One thing they should be looking at...

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Integrating Your Financial and Operational Strategy

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: August 11, 2022

Every business has an operational side and a financial side. Small business owners and managers...

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Finance Questions CEOs Should Ask

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: July 28, 2022

Busy CEOs have plenty to think about, no matter the size of the enterprise they’re running....

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How a Fractional CFO or Controller can Enhance Business Growth

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: July 7, 2022

Increasingly, smaller, mid-sized, and start-up companies are choosing to hire a fractional CFO or...

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How a Fractional CFO Can Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

Picture of Gregory R. Smith Gregory R. Smith: June 21, 2022

June 21, 2022 - At the heart of our free market system is that businesses take risks to earn an...

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