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About The Strategic CFO

The Strategic CFO specializes in interim and fractional CFO roles, designed to deliver expert financial guidance tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of high-growth companies.

About

Beth Schulte, CPA, MBA

Beth specializes in helping start-ups and early-stage businesses gain a deeper understanding of her client’s current and projected financial condition and constructively applies those insights to their strategic planning. With over 30 years of accounting and CFO experience working for Big 4 accounting firms including EY and KPMG, she has experience providing high-level accounting and financial strategy. As VP, Finance/CFO of a national publicly traded healthcare services company, she developed and implemented strategic initiatives that impacted a growing business base through collaborative leadership across business functions. She has vast M&A experience in assisting companies in the due diligence process. She has directed strategic financial efforts for companies in industries including technology, SaaS Fintech, e-commerce, real estate, construction, manufacturing, health care and financial services.

Beth Schulte leads a dynamic team of finance professionals, ranging from full charge bookkeepers to controllers. With her strategic guidance and expertise, she offers comprehensive financial solutions to businesses of all sizes. She ensures that every aspect of financial management, from day-to-day bookkeeping to high-level strategic planning, is handled with precision and insight. Beth helps companies optimize their financial processes, manage risks effectively, and drive growth and profitability in a competitive market landscape.

Company Mission

To empower high-growth companies with dynamic financial leadership and strategic insights through our specialized interim and fractional CFO services, enabling them to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Education & Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Missouri
  • M.B.A., Finance, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
  • B.S., Accounting, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
  • Series 65 License, National Association of Securities Dealers

Community Leadership

  • Abacus Life Inc (NASDAQ: ABL) Board of Directors Member & Chair of Audit Committee (2023-Present)
  • Cure8 Ventures Advisor (2019-Present)
  • Capital Innovators Board Member, Advisor and Mentor (2014-Present)
  • Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University Executive Advisory Board Member (2015-Present)
  • Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University Corporate Entrepreneurship Adjunct Professor (2014-Present)

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    Ready to elevate your financial strategy? Contact The Strategic CFO today to discover how our interim and fractional CFO services can transform your business growth. Let’s achieve excellence together!