Andy is thorough in his review of the A2AC’s financials, and because he’s taken the time to really get to know us and our business, he’s proactive at finding areas of both opportunities and risks. Unlike other accountants or fractional CFOs I’ve worked with while owning different businesses in my career, Andy is talented at simplifying complex information and having meaningful, but easy, conversations about our financial position and outlook.
Andy and I were part of the technology senior management team at E*Trade. Andy ran the business operations for the group and was responsible for the technology strategy, financials, headcount, vendors, communications and other critical aspects of running a complex organization. We worked very closely together in my role as the head of project management. We relied on Andy to bring help bring financial and operational clarity to the decisions we were making and to help us to manage our risks. He was able to put a necessary structure around decision making that was pragmatic and effective. He is an excellent negotiator and built strong ties with other parts of the company. He also served as a strong partner to our CIO. He is smart,honest and is always focused on making the right decisions as a team. Andy is a pleasure to work with and I recommend him as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to help any business.
I have worked with Andy on large, complicated, and challenging Digital Transformation projects in the financial services industry. We delivered success, and he was a key team player every time.
Business Audit / Review:
Andy performed a comprehensive audit of my business’s accounting and finance functions. Not only did he help identify inefficiencies, but he also guided me to make the right improvements, enabling me to spend less time on minutia while making more impactful decisions.
Fractional CFO:
I do not have any finance or accounting background but I had managed to teach myself enough to run my business successfully. Andy has helped me take that to a new level by guiding and teaching me to look at the function strategically. With his help, it has become a strategic advantage for my business. He also guided me on how best to present financial information to my board and executive committee, which has significantly increased my standing and reputation.
Andy Stillman guides clear thinking in challenging times to solve for unique problems. His unique ability includes investigating circumstances holistically, realigning strategy to the potential, and building the right team.
I rarely meet someone who listens as deeply as Andy. In a short period of time, Andy reviewed our business, understood our process and helped us create more certainty in our week to week operations. The dynamic spread sheet that Andy created for us is key in fostering the stability we have been looking for. We would recommend Andy to any small business owner looking for extra support. He is terrific!
