At BlueStratus CFO Advisory, we believe that strategic financial leadership is the cornerstone of sustainable growth and enduring value creation. Founded by Grant Johnson, a highly accomplished CFO with a proven track record of transforming businesses and maximizing profitability, our firm is dedicated to empowering private business owners, family offices, and private equity-backed companies to navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their most ambitious objectives.
We are more than just financial advisors; we are strategic partners committed to delivering tangible results through highly defined, outcome-oriented engagements. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and modern financial tools, we automate critical processes, provide real-time insights, and enable proactive decision-making, ensuring our clients are always ahead of the curve. Our approach is built on transparency, predictability, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by growth-oriented enterprises.
Our Vision
To be the premier partner for growth-oriented private businesses, family offices, and private equity-backed companies, recognized globally for transforming financial functions into strategic assets that drive unparalleled value creation and sustainable success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower our clients with strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and M&A readiness, delivered through innovative, AI-powered solutions and predictable, fixed-fee engagements. We are committed to unlocking significant enterprise value, fostering sustainable growth, and guiding our clients confidently towards their financial and strategic aspirations.
Our Vision
To be the premier partner for growth-oriented private businesses, family offices, and private equity-backed companies, recognized globally for transforming financial functions into strategic assets that drive unparalleled value creation and sustainable success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower our clients with strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and M&A readiness, delivered through innovative, AI-powered solutions and predictable, fixed-fee engagements. We are committed to unlocking significant enterprise value, fostering sustainable growth, and guiding our clients confidently towards their financial and strategic aspirations.
Empowering Financial Leadership
At BlueStratus CFO Advisory, we believe that strategic financial leadership is the cornerstone of sustainable growth and enduring value creation. Founded by Grant Johnson, a highly accomplished CFO with a proven track record of transforming businesses and maximizing profitability, our firm is dedicated to empowering private business owners, family offices, and private equity-backed companies to navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their most ambitious objectives.
We are more than just financial advisors; we are strategic partners committed to delivering tangible results through highly defined, outcome-oriented engagements. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and modern financial tools, we automate critical processes, provide real-time insights, and enable proactive decision-making, ensuring our clients are always ahead of the curve. Our approach is built on transparency, predictability, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by growth-oriented enterprises.
The Founder
Grant Johnson is a seasoned CFO with over 20 years of experience leading financial strategy and operational transformation across private equity-backed, family-owned, and public companies. His leadership has driven rapid growth, profitable turnarounds, and successful exits in industries including construction, building materials, energy, and manufacturing. Grant brings a deep understanding of complex financial environments, having scaled organizations from $30M to $1B+ in revenue.
With a strong foundation in investment banking and corporate finance, Grant has executed M&A transactions, IPOs, and capital raises, while building finance teams, implementing enterprise systems, and advising boards. He is known for driving strategic planning, margin improvement, financial reporting, and investor relations that support long-term value creation.
Grant holds a BA in Finance from the University of Georgia, an MBA in Finance & Accounting with an Energy specialization from Southern Methodist University and executive education from HarvardBusiness School (Succeeding as a Strategic CFO) & MIT (Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy). Fluent in English and Spanish, he combines financial rigor with a global perspective to help leadership teams make smarter, faster decisions.
Our Vision
To be the premier partner for growth-oriented private businesses, family offices, and private equity-backed companies, recognized globally for transforming financial functions into strategic assets that drive unparalleled value creation and sustainable success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower our clients with strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and M&A readiness, delivered through innovative, AI-powered solutions and predictable, fixed-fee engagements. We are committed to unlocking significant enterprise value, fostering sustainable growth, and guiding our clients confidently towards their financial and strategic aspirations.
Our Vision
To be the premier partner for growth-oriented private businesses, family offices, and private equity-backed companies, recognized globally for transforming financial functions into strategic assets that drive unparalleled value creation and sustainable success.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower our clients with strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and M&A readiness, delivered through innovative, AI-powered solutions and predictable, fixed-fee engagements. We are committed to unlocking significant enterprise value, fostering sustainable growth, and guiding our clients confidently towards their financial and strategic aspirations.
Our Strategic Pillars
Our operations and client engagements are guided by four fundamental strategic pillars, each designed to ensure we deliver maximum impact and foster long-term success for our partners:
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Strategic Financial Foresight
We move beyond historical reporting to provide forward-looking insights and proactive financial intelligence. This involves developing robust financial models, implementing advanced forecasting methodologies, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) that enable our clients to anticipate market shifts, seize opportunities, and make informed decisions that drive profitable growth. Our expertise in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is not merely about numbers; it is about crafting a financial narrative that illuminates the path to future success.
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AI-Powered Operational Excellence
We are committed to integrating the most advanced artificial intelligence and automation technologies into every facet of financial management. By automating back-office processes, streamlining reporting, and enhancing data accuracy, we free up valuable time and resources for our clients, allowing them to focus on core business activities and strategic initiatives. This pillar ensures that our clients' financial operations are not only efficient but also resilient, scalable, and future-proof.
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Value Creation & Transaction Mastery
Our deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and exit planning is a cornerstone of our service offering. We meticulously prepare clients for significant financial events, providing comprehensive due diligence support, precise valuation analysis, and
strategic positioning. Whether it's securing project financing, executing complex deals, or preparing for a lucrative exit, we guide our clients through every stage of the transaction lifecycle, ensuring optimal outcomes and maximizing shareholder value.
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Client-Centric Partnership & Predictable Outcomes
We believe in building enduring relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual success. Our fixed monthly retainer model reflects our commitment to predictable costs and clear deliverables, eliminating the uncertainties often associated with traditional consulting. We engage as true partners, deeply understanding our clients' unique challenges and objectives, and working collaboratively to achieve measurable results that directly contribute to their growth and long-term prosperity. Our success is inextricably linked to the success of our clients.