Jim Emerich

Jim Emerich is an experienced financial leader and entrepreneurial fractional CFO who founded Backbone CFO in 2020. He specializes in providing strategic financial guidance to contractors, construction firms, manufacturers, and restoration companies, aiming to transform financial complexity into strategic advantage and unlock growth potential for small businesses. backbonecfo+2

During his tenure as Chief Financial Officer at Parts Life, Inc. and DeVal Lifecycle Support, Jim Emerich demonstrated strong leadership in mergers and acquisitions, successfully integrating acquired companies like DeVal Life Cycle Support and LC Engineers, Inc. He also played a key role in securing over $20 million in various financing deals. backbonecfo+2

Emerich's background includes a diverse range of financial roles, from Deposit Operations Team Lead at TD to General Manager at True North Church, and Vice President of Finance and Contracts at EEW Group. This varied experience has exposed him to different business sizes and complexities, including companies with nearly $1 billion in revenue and those serving the US Department of Defense. backbonecfo+1