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    JAMES “JAY” CARDWELL, CPA
    Chief Operating Officer

    As Chief Operating Officer at the CFO Squad, Jay Cardwell is primarily responsible for client relationships and services as well as the Company’s tax compliance division. In addition, Jay is in charge of promoting the company’s growth and development through expansion of SEC and tax compliance services, opening new CFO Squad offices, and developing new client services.

    In addition to being a CPA for over 30 years, Jay Cardwell has over 15 years of direct experience as a Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer with a concentration in both SEC financial reporting and tax compliance. Jay started his public accounting career at Arthur Andersen & Co. (St. Louis), with clients including General Dynamics, Anheuser-Bush, May Department Stores and others.

    Jay’s experience and expertise include:
    • Corporate Structure
    • Financial Reporting & Modeling
    • Mergers & Acquisition
    • Quality of Earnings and Business Analysis
    • SEC Reporting
    • Tax and compliance
    Education:

    Bachelor of Science in Accounting at the Illinois State University