I have had the pleasure of knowing Ray for several years. Ray is very intelligent, insightful and diligent. Ray has introduced me to several of his clients seeking financing for growth. Ray’s presentation of historical and pro forma financial data is always of the highest quality and relevant for the evaluation that I need to do as a potential lender. Ray fully articulates and quantifies objectives for the client’s growth plan, so it is very clear to me that Ray has done a thorough analysis and has a complete understanding of his client’s needs. It is evident that Ray guides the client through a variety of options for financing growth and truly evaluates all options with the client’s best interest in mind.
Warren L. Miller
Principal WLM Group Holdings
Tampa, Florida
I am happy to confirm and
validate the quality and value of your Firm’s service offerings. As a long time professional in the private
equity and venture capital investment sectors, it is gratifying to be able to
call upon a financial professional such as yourself for independent
contributions and perspectives regarding situations where I have placed
investment capital at risk.
In situations where you are
engaged, it is comforting to know that you are positioned to provide oversight
and timely updates regarding the financial management and results of operations
reporting of both my investment portfolio companies as well as my investment
banking clients. Given my direct
knowledge of your capability as a Chief Financial Officer, your involvement as
a proxy CFO in certain of my situations is efficient and highly productive. Knowing that through you and your firm I can
have confidence that the financial management component (timely, accurate and
meaningful financial information/necessary financial reporting systems and
procedures/strong financial controls) may be appropriately and necessarily installed
and/or strengthened without the immediate recruitment of an expensive,
full-time CFO is often invaluable. A
further benefit to me is my resultant ability to be freed up to focus on the most
critical issues related to facilitation of growing my clients’ businesses and
moving them forward.
Tony Leung
Owner
Sanwa Growers, Inc.
Tampa, Florida
Ray Reher helped to keep the daily operations of our accounting and financial departments running while working on several significant projects – often simultaneously - for us over the course of several years. Ray provided advice and oversight while we underwent major changes to our corporate structure, which required constant communication with our lawyers and CPAs. He also assisted in two accounting software conversions as we moved into systems aimed at better inventory tracking and control. With all of this going on, Ray also spent considerable time working with our CPAs on a business valuation that required extensive financial projections and analysis. And finally Ray provided guidance and leadership as we searched for a new, long-term hire to oversee all of our accounting and financial functions.
Ray’s best asset is his ability to focus on the details of what drives revenues and expenses while still seeing the big picture. He has the unique ability to fulfill unlimited needs in everything related to the financial health of a company and will always be a valuable resource for us here at Sanwa Growers.
Jim Doherty President and Chief Executive Officer
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc.
Sarasota, Florida
Ray Reher is a highly-skilled, very competent financial professional, who understands the complexities of non-profit management and finance. It has been my pleasure to work directly with Ray at Community Haven as the organization restructured the finance function and the Finance Team. I have the utmost respect for his professionalism and integrity.
David Voss President Voss & Associates Sarasota, Florida
Ray's work is not only efficient and accurate, he somehow turns financial work into a pleasure. His demeanor makes it easy to ask "stupid questions," and his answers are easy to understand. I'm glad he's in my corner.
Michelle Grunberg Founder and Managing Director
iconnectu, llc
Palmetto, Flo
Ray Reher of Innovative CFO Solutions was a life saver
during a recent transition in a non-profit I serve as a volunteer for. There was a shift in key leadership and the
Board of Director’s were placed in an emergency position to manage the
operations as well as ensure that all of the agencies funds were secure and the
business office was being managed properly.
Given the difficult nature of the tasks at hand, I was particularly
grateful for Ray’s experience and keen ability to help the staff feel comfortable. There was much to accomplish and he dissected
the financials in such a way that we were able to make high level decisions
with confidence and care. The agency had
been asking for a particular accounting tool for many years, and it was under
Ray’s guidance we were able to receive this tool that will be critical moving
forward. I would recommend him highly
for any organization, profit or non-profit, that needs a steady leader in the
business office and confidence that the numbers needing in making crucial
decisions are accurate and timely.
Kevin Connelly President Apollo Sunguard, Inc. Sarasota, Florida
Ray Reher of Innovative CFO Solutions has been invaluable in helping our company grow and meet new market requirements.He has an outstanding ability to see the big picture while at the same time developing the tactical structure and budgets to support the strategic vision.
Joe Brachle President CSI Networks Sarasota, Florida
I have known Ray Reher of Innovative CFO Solutions for several years through his involvement in local organizations. I have heard many great things about his ability and integrity through others who have worked with him. For most of this past year I too have regularly depended on Ray's wisdom to help me manage our company. I can truly say he has brought light to shine on our strategic finance picture. I would, without hesitation recommend Innovative CFO Solutions, Inc. to anyone with questions about their financial position.
Kate S. Brown Owner Impact Productivity Training and Consulting Sarasota, Florida
Ray Reher of Innovative CFO Solutions was able to re-cast my existing QuickBooks information so that I could understand which aspects of my business were most worthy of my time---and which aspects weren't. He turns ordinary accounting information into a proactive business tool for planning growth. Since I didn't major in finance, I've been grateful for Ray's ability to explain financial concepts in plain English. Great insights without the mumbo-jumbo.
Jenae Rubin President Sales Powerhouse, Inc. & MagazineAdverisingSales.com Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Ray is creative, fun and easy to work with. Yes, I said creative and fun... and he's an accountant! Seriously, for many years, Ray and I worked together, and it was always productive, easy and a pleasure.
Rick Springstead President Tampa Drive Service, Inc. Tampa, Florida
Ray Reher, through his company Innovative CFO Solutions, helped my business - Tampa Drive Services - with financial and growth solutions.At the time I met Ray, Tampa Drive had many issues with regard to profitability, cash management, billing and growth issues.Ray?s work helped my company better understand our business by developing monthly financial reporting which gave us vision to how each segment of out business was performing.Ray also developed annual budgets for us and regularly met with my key managers to review our financial results and give recommendations.I would recommend his service to any business needing either financial accounting or an advisor to help with a small or medium company having growth issues.I still utilize Mr. Reher's service on a smaller basis for recommendations in my ongoing entrepreneurial ventures.
David Spire Owner United Systems Computer Group, Inc. Palmetto, Florida
Innovative CFO Solutions has been a valuable resource for our business. The financial and operations experience that they bring to the table allows business decisions makers to not only see the numbers but understand what is driving them; so your decisions are fiscally sound. No matter how large or small your business is, a partnership with Innovative CFO Solutions is one investment you can count on to show a quick and substantial ROI.
Michele Hulbert President Full Circle HR and Payroll, Inc. Palmetto, Florida
Ray Reher with Innovative CFO Solutions, Inc. was able to pull the business finances out of my head and build a strategic business plan for growth and profit.As a business owner we are forever going mach 1 trying to keep all of the balls in the air. What I didn’t know for sure was “Is this vision of mine going to come to fruition?” Ray was the sanity call I needed and confirmed through a nuts and bolts financial conversation that things were going in the right direction. But he did not stop there, he continues to keep me in check by providing me with a CFO meeting on a monthly basis keeping me on track and unearthing any issues so that I can be proactive verses reactive. Thanks to Ray my confidence is up for the New Year and I have a clear plan of action to follow and reference back to.
Bill McKinlay President Trade Wind Advisors, LLC Sarasota, Florida
I have worked with Ray Reher of Innovative CFO Solutions on several new venture launch/growth development projects for mutual clients. He has Ithe unique ability to bridge for clients the gap between strategy and tactical management of the CFO related functions. His technical knowledge of running a small to medium sized enterprise is outstanding. His ethics and commitment to his clients are of the highest level. If your need is an interim CFO, a part time CFO, or a CFO-type mind for a point solution, I would recommend Ray without hesitation.
Ronald Knight, President Knight Games, LLC North Port, Florida
Choosing Ray Reher at Innovative CFO Solutions was a crucial business investment for my company, Knight Games, LLC. Although Ray’s advice concerning money and finances will forever change our company for the best, it was the lifetime of trust that was built with him in just a short period of time that impacted me the most. As our CFO advisor, Ray implements my ideas, while teaching, planning, and building; all at the same time.
Steve Roush President KIKIT, Inc. Sarasota, Florida
KIKIT, Inc. has relied on the financial expertise of Ray Reher, president of Innovative CFO Solutions Inc., for the past four years.Ray brings a balance of visionary advice and an ability to oversee the day to day practical management of our finances.He has assisted us with selection and the setting up of our financial management software systems and preparing our financials for presentation to our tax accountants. Ray has lead us in the preparation process for targeting potential partners, investors and traditional bank financing options.Not only has he prepared us for these endeavors, he has been our financial representative at the table.His experience, poise and excellent people skills have been tremendous assets for KIKIT during these critical meetings. I recommend Ray to any company looking to raise the bar, not only in terms of financial management, but in the creation of a culture conducive to greatness.His leadership skills and positive outlook on life inspire all who know him.
