Murray Brings Financial Expertise to Oklahoma’s Main Street Businesses
TULSA, Okla., (May 18, 2020) — Business owners across Oklahoma now have a new resource to turn to. B2B CFO®, a national firm dedicated to providing management advisory services to privately held companies, announced today that Kevin Murray has joined the company as Partner. Murray is currently the only B2B CFO partner in Oklahoma and will serve business owners throughout the state.
Murray brings 15 years of experience as a CFO and an additional 15 years in public accounting and management consulting across multiple industries. He has experience in oil & gas, software, distribution and manufacturing. He began his career in 1981, serving as a Landman with Warren Energy before becoming a Financial Consultant with Shearson Lehman/American Express and New York Life Insurance. But it is his expertise in operational finance that makes Murray an asset to Oklahoma business owners looking for strategy and guidance during today’s challenging economic time.
“Thousands of Oklahoma businesses are suffering a double hit because of the pandemic and the collapse of oil prices,” Murray said. “I’ve worked in this market for a long time and understand the unique set of challenges that our local businesses are facing. I am excited to bring the national resources of B2B CFO® to help Oklahoma companies and their family owners in these trying times.”
In 2005, Murray began his CFO career with CreditPoint Software, a provider of credit and collections management solutions to businesses throughout the U.S. During his time as CFO of the company, he was responsible for cash management, financial reporting, board and investor relations, fundraising and banking. Murray retired as the full-time CFO in 2018 to provide CFO consulting services to private companies, while continuing to serve as an owner and board member of the company.
His CFO consulting experience includes work with private equity firms Pennington Capital and Whiterock Capital in their work to acquire and build manufacturing businesses.
“We are delighted that Kevinhas joined our partnership,” said Jerry L. Mills, CEO and Founder of B2B CFO. “He is a highly accomplished professional and he is dedicated to his state. He will be a trusted resource for Oklahoma’s business owners.”
Murray will focus his practice on working with business owners of privately-held companies to increase the company’s value through higher profits and cash flow. He will also develop and execute transition plans for business owners that are ready for the next stage.
To find out more and connect with Kevin Murray, visit www.b2bcfo.com/partner/kevinmurray/.
