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Ed Musmon

CEO + Founder

As the Principal of I Need a CFO, I partner with small and mid-sized businesses to provide tailored financial leadership that drives growth, transparency, and sustainable success. My approach combines deep industry expertise with an open-minded, innovative perspective to meet each organization’s unique needs.

I have a proven track record of implementing change, improving strategy, enhancing operations, and building stronger teams. Clients consistently recognize the value I bring to their teams:


- Stabilizing Leadership: I’ve been described as a “calm and stabilizing force” during periods of significant organizational change. My balanced, factual approach fosters transparency and trust, helping leadership teams navigate turbulence with confidence.

- Strategic Insights: CEOs and presidents have praised my ability to deliver clear, actionable financial data that tells a compelling story and informs decision-making. I’m known for pushing necessary changes while respecting existing team dynamics and culture.

- Driving Growth: I focus on more than just financial fundamentals; I contribute strategic insights that accelerate and optimize business performance, earning feedback like, “Ed is exactly who we need right now.”


Key Contributions:


- Partner with leadership teams across diverse industries—engineering, consulting, manufacturing, telecommunications, and more— to implement innovative strategies for growth and efficiency.

- Develop customized budgeting frameworks and forecasting models, empowering clients to align their finances with their long-term goals.

- Deliver actionable insights and clarity to complex financial data, enabling leadership teams to make sound, data-driven decisions.

- Collaborate with owners and executives to fuel growth strategies, secure funding, and navigate transitions such as M&A and restructuring.

If you’re looking for a Fractional CFO who listens deeply, delivers clarity, and builds strong financial foundations, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help your business thrive.