Methodology Background - Salvatore Tirabassi

Salvatore Tirabassi is a seasoned Fractional CFO with a comprehensive background in financial strategy, financial modeling, analytics, data science, and capital raising. Over the course of twenty years, he has developed world-class expertise in strategic forecasting and capital management, significantly enhancing the financial operations of businesses he partners with. He is committed to providing actionable strategies and insights, aiming to guide businesses toward both short-term and long-term success. 

As a tenured CFO, Salvatore has driven transformative financial leadership, steering companies through periods of substantial growth and change. His strategic financial planning has paved the way for overall stability and led to wide-ranging operational improvements. Salvatore is also known for his forecasting services, which are underscored by a remarkable accuracy rate.

For owners of cash-flowing businesses, Salvatore has direct experience structuring tax-advantageous structures such as captive insurance programs, state tax credits, and Employee Stock Ownership Programs. Working closely with a client, he details the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative, so that it is easy to understand how they fit into a company’s unique strategic planning, profitability, and cash flow objectives.

Beyond his work as a CFO, Salvatore also has a fifteen-year background as a venture capital and private equity investor, giving him a deep understanding of investment strategies and the cultivation of value in a variety of market sectors. He has sat as a key member on several boards of directors, handling audits, restructurings, and acquisitions. Over the course of his career, he has successfully facilitated over $400 million in equity and debt fundraising, which has proven critical for companies’ expansion and recapitalization efforts. His experience in mergers and acquisitions includes the strategic purchase and sale of 12 companies, processes that have included value creation and transaction management.

As a supplement to his Fractional CFO and investor roles, Salvatore serves as an advisor and executive coach, offering guidance in analytical decision-making, strategic planning, and professional development. His academic background includes an MBA from the Wharton School and a MSE in Telecommunications and Networking Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his BA at Harvard University, and he originally hails from Brooklyn, New York.