A Voice of Financial Clarity and Strategic Growth
Bill Shenkin is more than a speaker; he is a catalyst for financial and operational excellence. His presentations are meticulously crafted, substance-rich experiences that blend decades of C-suite experience with actionable, real-world application. Known for his engaging, results-driven, and practical style, he demystifies complex financial topics and provides frameworks that lead to immediate, measurable results.
america's foremost leadership speaker
About Bill Shenkin
Bill Shenkin is a seasoned financial expert with 38 years of professional experience. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), he serves as the CEO and President of CeFO, Inc., offering services from accounting and tax consulting to strategic business planning and CFO-level consulting. He is also the author of the forthcoming book “The CEO’s Guide to Financial Success.”
Bill’s career began at Ernst & Young and includes a partnership at a firm that merged with CBIZ, where he became a national partner. In 2000, he founded CeFO, Inc. to deliver high-level financial services. His career is marked by significant milestones, including helping Denver secure its MLB franchise, the Colorado Rockies, working internationally with major brands, and serving as interim CFO for an IMAX film company owned by National Geographic. A respected speaker and visionary for the mental health non-profit Fit for Life, Bill brings unmatched integrity and strategic insight to every endeavor.
Transformative Programs for Today's Leaders
Each program is designed to be an interactive, engaging experience that delivers lasting value.
Discipline-Based Leadership
Unlock peak productivity and work-life harmony through extreme organization and strategic focus.
Business-Based Leadership
Master financial literacy and key business principles to lead with confidence and clarity.
Budget-Based Leadership
Transform budgets from constraints into powerful strategic tools for innovation and growth.
Management-Based Leadership
Build high-performing teams by identifying and resolving organizational inefficiencies to drive success.
PROOF THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
What They Say After
Working With Bill
From boardrooms to conference stages to portfolio companies navigating a sale.
Bill came on board as acting chief financial officer for our company, which was experiencing tremendous growth. Our controller was overwhelmed, and we needed someone who could manage the complexity and position us for what came next. He did exactly that — and ultimately helped us complete a purchase by a multi-billion-dollar public company.
Chief Executive
High-Growth Portfolio Company
Bill was treasurer of our nonprofit when I started two years ago, and blessedly agreed to serve another term. Amid under-resourced finance and foundation teams, his fiscal oversight, specialized expertise, and broad organizational acumen guided our rapidly growing operation through the most challenging waters I've encountered.
Executive Director
USA Triathlon Foundation
Bill's presentation to our CEO group enlightened them on important ways to look at their business to increase efficiency and ensure good accounting practices. He brought real stories — companies he personally helped rescue from destructive financial habits — and the room was riveted.
Event Organizer
CEO Peer Group
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