At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Florida based CFO’ operating in the Information Technology space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
James “Woody” Woodall
Chief Financial Officer of FIS
James “Woody” Woodall serves as chief financial officer of FIS and is responsible for enterprise-wide oversight of all aspects of FIS’ financial operations, including controllership, treasury, investor relations, financial planning and analysis and corporate development functions, in addition to FIS’ capital allocation strategy. A strategic financial leader, Woodall served as senior vice president, chief accounting officer and controller for FIS for five years before becoming chief financial officer. Prior to joining FIS in 2008, he served as vice president of finance at Eclipsys Corporation; executive director and controller of AT&T’s southeast region; senior manager in the audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers, serving technology and communications clients; and more. Woodall is a CPA and was a member of the Business Advisory Council for Troy State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting. Woodall’s leadership activities in the Jacksonville (Fla.) community include board of trustee roles at the Jacksonville Museum of Science and History and the Sanctuary on 8th Street, an organization that works to expand opportunities for children and families through education, social services, recreation and the arts.
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About FIS: FIS focuses on retail and institutional banking, payments, asset and wealth management, risk and compliance, and outsourcing solutions.
Jose Biton
CFO of Intcomex
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About Intcomex: Intcomex provides IT products such as self-standing computer systems, PC components, peripherals, power protection and backup devices.
Anders Nessen
Chief Financial Officer of Campus Management
Anders Nessen is responsible for the company’s accounting, finance, and facilities. In addition, he plays an integral role in corporate strategy and acquisitions. Prior to joining Campus Management, Mr. Nessen spent over eight years as an investment professional with Leeds Equity Partners, a New York-based private equity firm focused on the education and training industries. At Leeds Equity, he drove all aspects of the investment process, directing due diligence, negotiating and financing transactions, and monitoring performance post-investment. Prior to Leeds Equity, Mr. Nessen worked in the mergers and acquisitions department of Lehman Brothers, also in New York. He holds a BS in Finance and Information Systems from the University of Virginia.
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About Anthology, Campus Management: Campus Management is a provider of software, strategies and services which enable institutions of higher education to offer dynamic models.
Chad Brooks
Chief Financial Officer of WorkforceLogic
Chad Brooks joined Workforce Logiq after holding the CFO position at Bio Products Laboratory, a global biotechnology portfolio company of Bain Capital, headquartered in London, UK. He has held CFO roles for Cerberus Capital and Atlas Holdings’ Portfolio companies, including Guilford Mills and Bushmaster Firearms. Chad also spent 11 years at General Electric in various finance roles across multiple business units. He has extensive experience leading Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Operations, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Chad earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Syracuse University and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
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About WorkforceLogic: WorkforceLogic is a global workforce management company.
Carlisle Kirkpatrick
Chief Financial Officer of MotionPoint
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About MotionPoint: MotionPoint solves the operational complexity and cost of website localization that translate, deploy, and operate multilingual websites.
Joel Richardson
Chief Financial Officer of MobileHelp
Mr. Richardson has more than 27 years of experience leading financial management and corporate operations both in and out of the technology sector. His responsibilities and duties have included SEC and financial reporting, equity and debt capital raisings, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, and human resources for companies in rapidly changing markets. Prior to joining MobileHelp, Mr. Richardson was responsible for developing and maintaining the accounting infrastructure and financial systems of AlertSite, a leading web performance and transaction monitoring company.
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About MobileHelp: MobileHelp™ is a Boca Raton, Florida, healthcare technology company.
Frank Falligant
CFO & Owner of Avalanche Technology
Frank most recently held the position of CFO for Technology Partners, Inc a Charlotte based software development operation. Prior to this he was founder and CEO of Information Technology Group generating over $1.2 million within the first 2 years of operation. He also held the position of Division VP of United Foods, Inc. He is a Solomon Certified Financial Specialist & Systems Engineer and has extensive management and financial expertise. He has developed and implemented worldwide connectivity to accounting and distribution systems using Windows 2000 Terminal Services. Frank is a retired US Military Colonel and has served his country in several active duty tours. He has served on the US Special Operation Command through Desert SHIELD/STORM and has been awarded numerous Merit and Service Commendations. He has held Top Secret Security clearance. He has an MBA in Finance and Accounting.
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About Avalanche Technology: Avalanche Technology provides Healthcare Compliance and Information Technology Solutions for complete corporate systems, office automation .
Carlos Lerena
Co-Founder & CFO-COO of RetailApp
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About RetailApp: RetailApp develops proprietary, mobile technology for retail analytics and omni-channel retailing.
George Pollock Jr
Director & Chief Financial Officer of vXchnge
George is responsible for all finance and human resources functions. George brings more than 24 years of finance experience to the company. Prior to joining vXchnge, George served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer at Switch & Data. While at Switch and Data, George was responsible for 6 acquisitions, all accretive, and the initial public offering in 2007. Prior to joining, Switch & Data, George served as Chief Financial Officer of the Merchant Banking Division of Communications Equity Associates, Inc. (CEA), an international investment and merchant bank specializing in the media, communications, and Internet industries. George was responsible for the financial and administrative functions for CEA’s $600 million portfolio of private equity funds.
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About vXchnge: vXchnge operates a network of strategically located, software-defined, edge, colocation data centers delivering more than 99.99999% uptime.
Stephen Jaynes
Partner and CFO of xByte Technologies
Stephen received a BBA in Finance from the University of Georgia and began his IT career over 15 years ago, working for a first business class hosting company. He became an xByte partner in 2008 and has helped the organization grow over 400% since then. Stephen oversees everything from sales initiatives and personnel decisions, to partner/growth opportunities. He has been to over 25 countries, enjoys football, car racing and coaching youth soccer. If it’s a nice day, you’ll most likely find him fishing on his boat.
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About xByte Technologies: xByte Technologies to provide high quality IT equipment with first-class customer service.
Joseph R. Smith
Senior Vice President & CFO of M2Gen
Joseph R. Smith, CPA, CGMA, currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for M2Gen, a wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Moffitt Cancer Center. In this role, Joe is responsible for the financial, marketing and sales aspects of M2Gen and provides leadership for the day to day financial and operational aspects of the business. Prior to joining M2Gen Joe served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Bisk Education and also was the CFO, Secretary, and Treasurer for a private then public dental practice management company. Joe started his career in public accounting at Deloitte, rose to the level of Partner and was in charge of the middle market practice in the Tampa, Florida office. He holds a BSBA in Accounting with Honors from University of Florida.
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About M2Gen: M2Gen® is a health informatics solutions company
Gerald Kieft
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Equisolve
Gerald Kieft is a Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Equisolve.
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About Equisolve, Wall Street Resources: Equisolve is the leading digital agency, providing corporate and IR website solutions to over 500 public companies.
Jason Goldberg
CFO of Greyson Technologies
Jason is dedicated to fostering Greyson’s partner and client relationships, managing employee satisfaction and motivating and mentoring to help create and build a successful organization. Jason has over 18 years of accounting experience, including tenure with “Big 4” accounting firms. A licensed CPA with the Florida Division of Certified Public Accounting, Jason has diverse experience in strategic planning, financial reporting, management and internal controls. Jason enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid golfer who’s still looking for his first hole-in-one.
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About Greyson Technologies: Greyson Technologies is a technology services company that provides network, data, voice, and distribution systems.
Cedric West
CFO of Golden Infinity
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About CS West & Associates, Golden Infinity: A Software Development Company
Alexandra Figueiredo
CFO of Best Tyme
Alexandra Figueiredo is an expert in the art of management. She carries with her the unique perspective that comes from working in a variety of management roles outside of the medical industry before receiving her MBA in Health Management. This experience, which comes from years of owning and running event planning businesses and directing an international management company, has helped Alexandra break boundaries within the healthcare industry. Not only has her groundbreaking method of management resulted in more than a 1300% increase in revenue at the practice she manages in Miami, FL & Sao Paulo, Brazil, but it has translated into her work with the Best Tyme. By streamlining the administration process within the medical office, Alexandra input into the design of Best Tyme empowers doctors to spend the saved time and money on valuable business and professional development instead.
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About Best Tyme: Real-time meeting scheduling for clinicians & medical sales reps
Rony Goldstein
Startup CFO and Founder of Gold Energy
Globally experienced bilingual financial and project manager. Recognized for focused approach in establishing strategies optimizing financial returns while limiting risk. Member of 1st Place Startup Quest™ 2015 Team Award. As a Business Developer, with an entrepreneurial passion for new hi-tech start-ups launched a successful $8 million Cable TV venture and actively navigated the unique challenges of an early-stage technology company through its exit stage. All the while, he engaged his other geopolitical interests by joining regional Biofuel initiatives and other clean-tech/renewable energy projects.
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About Gold Energy: Strategic business assistance to early-stage technology startups as well as turnaround financial management to later-stage companies.