Testimonials
“Dennis was referred to us in 2014 by our CPA firm as we were experiencing dramatic growth which was outstripping the capabilities of our systems, processes and in house financial staff. Dennis has assisted us in improving our financial infrastructure issues, in addition to putting us in more of planning mode versus a reaction mode. He assists in establish financial targets and is constantly challenging us to improve our margins. Being part of our team has resulted in our ability to continue our growth, improve margins and maintain a strong balance sheet.”
-Ron Jones ,VP-Chief Operating Officer, Traffic Control Company
“A few years back, we found ourselves in need of a CFO. Being a small company, we couldn’t afford adding a “corner office” so we connected with Dennis. He has helped us go from paper-thin profit margins to exceeding those considered industry standard – all while delivering even better work for our clients. Since we started working with Dennis, there is no doubt that we are a healthier company and that our clients are getting healthier work. Dennis brings new ideas as well as time-tested practices to the table. Plus, he’s fun to work with. Adding Dennis to our team was one of the best moves we’ve made thus far. We are better because of him.”
-Jon Franko, Thinker & Founder, Gorilla 76
“When we began our consulting partnership with Dennis Wilhelmi in 2008 we were half the size and struggling to break even. Dennis has helped us to be more strategic with not just financial decisions, but market and operational decisions. He is an objective sounding board and trusted consultant for our food marketing business. Within the last 2 years, we have doubled our size and doubled our revenue while earning respectable profits in a declining economy. We recommend Dennis to anyone looking for a contract CFO who feels like YOUR CFO.”
– Tracy Landau, – Marketplace LLC
“Dennis has been an insightful and trusted CFO consultant to our firm since 2000. Throughout our long relationship, Dennis has streamlined our accounting processes and operations, and always helps us evaluate key performance indices. He was instrumental in ensuring a financially successful leadership succession plan execution from Gene Mackey and Dan Mitchell to the current senior leadership. His years of experience in finance / accounting / management enable him to offer wise counsel and ask important (sometimes tough) questions for our benefit … especially critical given the ever-changing business challenges firms in our profession encounter. With Dennis as our close ally, we are able to understand current performance through the lens of historical data as we chart a path for the future growth of our company.”
— Steve Emer, President – Mackey Mitchell Architects
“Working with Dennis has taken our firm from a rudimentary disorganized accounting system into an organized stream line practice. Along the way he has educated our staff and partners and brought us along into a much more disciplined and effective management team. In addition he learned our business and helped us develop realistic priorities and financial goals. Dennis has always been available and willing to help advise us through difficult tasks.”
— Art Bond, Partner – Bond Architects
“We engaged Dennis as our consulting CFO in June of 2013. He has brought structure, accountability and focus with respect to pro-actively managing our financial performance. We have a clearer understanding of our key performance drivers and targets to strive for. We have since grown our top-line and improved our margins. Dennis has become an integral part of our management.”
— Frank Tocco, Carla Tocco, Lenny Tocco, Barry Pass-Shareholders – M&L Foods Inc.
“Dennis is always available when necessary and is excellent at following up on issues that need resolution. Dennis has many contacts in several industries and if necessary can refer us to people who specialize in their respective fields. I would highly recommend Dennis Wilhelmi and would welcome questions from his prospective clients regarding his services.”
— Joshua E. Foster, President- J. E. Foster Building Company
“Dennis has served as our consulting CFO since April 2019. His contributions are critical to our agency’s success in both short- and long-term financial performance. He brings years of expertise and insights that have allowed us to look at our business strategically in unique and measurable ways. He works closely with our Leadership Team on a regular basis to keep us focused and informed on all financial matters, while understanding our agency’s unique needs and long-term goals.”
— Louis Kokenis – Partner Notion
“Dennis serves a vital role in the success of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Although Dennis is our financial consultant, he is a staff member and friend to Bellefontaine. I value his keen eye for detail and his common sense approach to handling our financials. His assistance during our annual budgeting process is extremely helpful in keeping us on track. His guidance and financial insight are invaluable to our organization.”
— Sherry L. Smith President and CEO Bellefontaine Cemetery Association