Unlock Your Next
Level of Growth:
Strategic CFO Leadership for Unrivaled Value Creation.
Transforming Finance into a Catalyst for Strategic Growth
At BlueStratus CFO Advisory, we transform financial functions from reactive support roles into catalysts for strategic growth, empowering private business owners, family offices, and private equity backed companies to achieve their most ambitious growth and exit objectives. In today's dynamic market, traditional financial approaches often fall short, leaving businesses with fragmented processes, limited strategic insights, and unpredictable costs. We bridge this gap by providing executive-level financial guidance, leveraging cutting-edge AI for automation, and delivering predictable outcomes through our fixed monthly retainer model.
We don't just advise; we implement. Our expertise, honed by Grant Johnson's proven track record of boosting EBITDA margins and participating in over $1B in deals, ensures that your finance function becomes a strategic asset, driving efficiency, accuracy, and real-time insights. Whether you're looking to optimize cash flow, prepare for a successful M&A event, or future-proof your financial operations with advanced technology, BlueStatus CFO Advisory is your partner in achieving sustainable, high-margin growth and maximizing enterprise value.
Ready to Transform Your Financial Future?
Don't let outdated financial processes hold back your growth. Partner with BlueStratus CFO Advisory to gain the strategic financial leadership and technological edge you need to thrive. Schedule a complimentary discovery session today to explore how our tailored, outcome-oriented engagements can unlock significant value for your business.
As the CFO, transformed a regional construction firm into a hyper-growth, high-margin business. Expanded from $30M to $100M in revenue within 24 months by creating a new divisional corporate structure, dramatically improving operational visibility and accountability. EBITDA margins rose from a loss position to over 35%. The transformation included major financial and operational overhaul across 17 entities. Established centralized finance, IT, HR, treasury, and risk functions for a fragmented multi-entity enterprise. Introduced AI tools (Corpay, Scribe, Finvari, Briq), streamlined AP and credit card processes across 156 accounts, and implemented end-to-end forecasting and divisional budgeting from scratch.
As VP Finance, led IPO process and integration of 10 acquisitions post-public offering. Developed the IPO pricing model in coordination with underwriters and legal teams, leading to a successful Nasdaq debut. Oversaw financial integration of 10 acquisitions totaling over $100M and managed all internal and external financial reporting to the Board, shareholders, and SEC.
As CFO, executed high-impact M&A and growth strategy in private equity-backed manufacturer while serving as CFO of both commercial ($200M+) and consumer ($700M+) divisions. Doubled commercial EBITDA from $4M to $8M and increased consumer EBITDA from $60M to $92M in one year. Completed two acquisitions adding $150M in revenue and $40M in EBITDA, managing diligence through post-close integration.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Grant excelled at distilling and moving critical information from stakeholders to his team and vice versa, and was instrumental in supporting advanced analytics initiatives that were critical to our strategy. He always led by example and wouldn’t ask us to do anything he wouldn’t do himself, and joined us in the trenches when needed. Grant’s thorough attention to detail, mixed with his ability to step back to see the bigger picture, made him an unusually effective leader.
Stefan Castino
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Working with Grant has always been a pleasure. Grant possesses a unique blend of financial expertise and keen business acumen, which are invaluable on large equity projects. Grant consistently provides valuable financial insights that informed strategic planning and operational decisions. Beyond financial prowess, his collaborative approach and ability to effectively communicate financial information to colleagues across different divisions are impressive.
Sam H.
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I had the pleasure of working for Grant during my time at Forterra, where he led the FP&A function for multiple years for a public company. Grant excelled at distilling and moving critical information from stakeholders to his team and vice versa, and was instrumental in supporting advanced analytics initiatives that were critical to our strategy. He always led by example and wouldn’t ask us to do anything he wouldn’t do himself, and joined us in the trenches when it was needed. Grant’s thorough attention to detail, mixed with his ability to step back to see the bigger picture, made him an unusually effective leader.
Stefan Castino
Finance | Operations | Analytics
Working with Grant has always been a pleasure. Grant possesses a unique blend of financial expertise and keen business acumen, which are invaluable on large equity projects. Grant consistently provides valuable financial insights that informed strategic planning and operational decisions. Beyond financial prowess, his collaborative approach and ability to effectively communicate financial information to colleagues across different divisions are impressive. Grant is a true team player and a highly respected financial leader.
Sam Holloway
Executive Leader | Project Management & Project Transformation | Budget and P&L Management
I worked with Grant and his team on several efforts to break down and analyze key commodity cost at an operating unit level. As a result, the efforts of his team under his leadership identified material cost improvement opportunities, enabling us to drive increased margin for the business.
Joel Fink
General Manager and Supply Chain Executive level experience
Grant provided me amazing financial leadership, insight and business operation support as CFO at Barnett Southern Corporation. In the fast-paced, and unpredictable world of Heavy Civil Construction, Grant was always a steady fixture I could rely on. His financial expertise was always something I could trust and count on. His skills, experience, expertise and personality made him an ideal Team Player. It was a pleasure working with Grant and I would recommend him for any CFO position in the Construction Industry!
Gary Justice
Vice-President, Preconstruction at Barnett Southern Corporation, Inc.
I had the pleasure of working for Grant during my time at Forterra, where he led the FP&A function for multiple years for a public company. Grant excelled at distilling and moving critical information from stakeholders to his team and vice versa, and was instrumental in supporting advanced analytics initiatives that were critical to our strategy. He always led by example and wouldn’t ask us to do anything he wouldn’t do himself, and joined us in the trenches when it was needed. Grant’s thorough attention to detail, mixed with his ability to step back to see the bigger picture, made him an unusually effective leader.
Stefan Castino
Finance | Operations | Analytics
Working with Grant has always been a pleasure. Grant possesses a unique blend of financial expertise and keen business acumen, which are invaluable on large equity projects. Grant consistently provides valuable financial insights that informed strategic planning and operational decisions. Beyond financial prowess, his collaborative approach and ability to effectively communicate financial information to colleagues across different divisions are impressive. Grant is a true team player and a highly respected financial leader.
Sam Holloway
Executive Leader | Project Management & Project Transformation | Budget and P&L Management