Derek Harwood, CPA

Derek Harwood is a CPA and experienced CFO with 12+ years of finance and operating leadership, helping growing privately held businesses build financial clarity, improve cash flow, and scale with confidence. He specializes in bringing structure to unorganized financial environments and creating data-driven systems that support sustainable growth.

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Before launching Fractional CFO Partners, Derek served as COO & CFO of Osborne Homes, leading finance, FP&A, and operations for a 600-property real estate platform. He previously held senior finance roles at Global Payments and Talus, and began his career in assurance at BDO before moving into transaction services at KPMG.

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Today, Derek partners closely with founders and CEOs to solve critical financial challenges—forecasting, KPI development, profitability improvement, and decision support during key inflection moments. He is known for his clear communication style, practical judgment, and ability to turn complex financial issues into simple, actionable insight.

Ready for better financial visibility?

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Discuss your reporting, forecasting, cash flow, profitability, or strategic finance priorities directly with Derek Harwood, CPA.