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Testimonial - Shelia McBride CEO Gradechecknet - Mar 4, 2011

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

Ms. Pawlik, is an outstanding CFO.  The ongoing work that she is doing for GradeCheck has been efficient and timely, such as, the development of our monthly financials and projections and her Executive level support services.  Her work and experience has been invaluable to our team and she is extremely professional. When you work with Ms. Pawlik, you will know that beyond a shadow of doubt that she is on your team. I highly recommend Ms. Pawlik!

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Testimonial - David Brenner President Titan Benefits Support With Merger - Dec 13, 2009

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

Titan Benefits has worked with B2B CFO for almost 2 years. B2B CFO's expertise and professional advice was a significant asset in making Titan as productive and as profitable as possible. Because we are a small company, Titan was able to execute our business model more efficiently by using the expertise of B2B CFO. They provided us the ability to concentrate on sales and customers by taking control of the financial aspects of our business. In the end, B2B CFO provided Titan invaluable professional advice in order to merge our services with a larger entity, which will allow Titan to continue to grow and prosper in an increasingly competitive business environment.

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Testimonial - Andy Loria Chairman Resource Partners Asset Management Inc. - Aug 31, 2009

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

Sheri has helped us to understand every facet of our business by using the numbers. She not only provides accounting and financial advice, she provides it from an owner's perspective. Sheri is a valued member of our team that continues to assist us in meeting our goals in a most challenging time.

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Executive For Hire - As Needed - Sep 13, 2008

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Articles

Executive for hire on as-needed basis

By Susan Tompor

Detroit Free Press

DETROIT - Sheri Pawlik is officially a chief financial officer for hire.

After spending 18 years crunching numbers in the auto industry, Pawlik took a buyout from Chrysler at the end of December. Most recently, she was a senior manager for financial controls for the Mopar parts division world headquarters in Center Line, Mich. Her duties included working with her team to figure out things such as the gross profit margin by item, say motor oil.

Like a lot of folks in the auto industry, she spent more than a few lunch hours chatting with co-workers about a second career. What could they do next?

Like a lot of folks wondering about the next step, she started hitting the Internet, plugging in simple searches like "financial officer."

And then "B2B CFO" popped up.

"It was a direct fit to the skills I have," said Pawlik, 40, of Beverly Hills, Mich. "I look at the numbers, and I translate it in a way that the executive can make decisions."

It's one of those quirky ideas that has been around for 21 years: outsource the chief financial officer. But it's another idea that's gaining more traction as more people are bought out or lose their white-collar jobs.

B2B CFO is a network based in Phoenix that offers senior-level executive services nationwide on an as-needed basis to small and mid-size businesses.

The network has 85 partners nationwide, serving about 375 companies.

Michael A. Campian was downsized from a job at a small automotive company three years ago. He now offers CFO services to six smaller companies in Michigan, including Northfield Trucking Co. in Taylor.

"They don't need to hire a full-time CFO if they don't need it or can't afford it," said Campian, 50.

His job is to help the business manage its cash. He's assisted one client find a new line of credit. He's been with B2B CFO three years.

"It's good to have an outside ear," said Leigh Ann Vallimont, owner of Northfield Trucking.

Vallimont, who has worked with Campian about a year, said he has helped her figure out what to bid for certain jobs and how to control costs.

B2B CFO partners set their own hourly rates and can work as little as four or five hours a month for one company. Partners nationwide charge on average $175 to $225 an hour. The first visit is free.

Pawlik, who just started with B2B CFO this year, has one client, a nonprofit group based out of state. Her goal is to have about eight clients.

Jerry L. Mills, 55, who founded B2B CFO, said he expects to have about 300 partners nationwide five years from now. Partners buy into the network and negotiate terms.

Mills said small to medium-size companies need to get a better handle on their cash - and get more up-to-date and accurate information than most bookkeepers can provide.

"Cash is the lifeblood of the company," Mills said.

"It's hard to run a business when you don't have timely or accurate information."

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Favorite Business Books - Sep 13, 2008

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Articles

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill

 "As a Man Thinketh" by James Allen

"Success through a Positive Mental Attitude" by Napolean Hill and W. Clement Stone

"Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" by T. Harv Eker

"Integrity Selling for the 21st Century" by Ron Willingham

"The Danger Zone" by Jerry Mills

"Managing by the Numbers" by Chuck Kremer and Ron Rizzuto with John Case

 

 

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Testimonial - Chrysler Mopar Parts Division - Sep 13, 2008

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

In my position I am responsible for the Operational reporting.  Sheri and I worked very closely to bridge the operational reporting requirements with the required financial reporting.  Her ability to both clearly explain the requirements as well her ability to understand the operational requirements were key to successful reporting.  It was a pleasure working with Sheri.

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Testimonial - Chrysler Mopar Parts - Sep 13, 2008

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

I worked for Sheri Pawlik at Chrysler (Mopar Parts Division) when she was Senior Manager for the Mopar Parts Financial Control Department. Sheri is an excellent manager who looks out for both her employees and the good of the company. Sheri is a great leader who guided her staff in making important changes to the financial analysis of the business which led to better decision making by the Operating group and Controller. Her finance and accounting knowledge are just two of her many strengths. She was often sought out by V.P.'s and other Operating Executives for guidance on business strategy. Sheri will be an asset to any company.

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Testimonial - Chrysler Mopar Parts - Sep 13, 2008

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

I've had the pleasure of having an excellent working relationship with Sheri over the past several years. During that time, Operating Management, working closely with the Finance team headed by Sheri, were able to develop a wide range of financial reporting tools that were completely linked with operational performance metrics that allowed us to better understand and manage our $4 bil. sales channels. Within these tools and metrics, we were able to clearly understand the relationships between productivity improvements, volume effects and ecomonic factors that may have had an impact on our overall financial performance.

All of this was accomplished in an atmosphere of open cooperation and transparency that provided significant benefits and value to both Operations and Finance.

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Testimonial - Elizabeth Haar - Sep 13, 2008

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

As the CEO of a mid-size company, I know the difference between accountants and strategic financial advisors.  Both are needed, but the latter is harder to find.  B2BCFO is a great way for companies to get strategic financial advice even if they are not large enough to afford full time staff dedicated to that type of work.  I know Sheri Pawlik personally, and she is intelligent, creative and hardworking, and can bring that type of financial analysis to a company.  Sheri can help you financially plan for the future, versus just crunching numbers.

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Testimonial - United States Auto Club Usac - Sep 13, 2008

Posted by: Sheri A. Pawlik in Testimonials

Inheriting a turnaround situation, I knew I would need professional support to implement strong fiscal controls and tracking. In 6 months, we have gone from 1 simple budget sheet to over 37 monthly tracking programs linked to an executive summary page. The enhanced visibility has allowed me to uncover significant errors which have ben occurring for years and leading to unneeded expenses. The new financial view has also uncovered the problems in the core business operations. Sheri has helped get us on track to make our first annual budget.