About Graystone CFO
Led by Ted Darling — Strategic CFO, ESOP Specialist, and Growth Partner
Ted Darling has built, led, and advised founder-led companies and professional services firms for nearly 40 years. As Founder of Graystone CFO, he brings deep experience from both the finance and sales sides of business leadership—uniquely positioning him to help companies grow, optimize operations, and navigate ownership transitions, including the complexities of ESOP formation and compliance. Throughout his career, Ted has helped organizations achieve strategic growth—from revenue gains to streamlined operations that boost profitability and enterprise value. His hands-on leadership and systems thinking allow clients to not only understand their numbers, but act on them strategically. Ted’s particular passion lies in helping founders and leadership teams successfully evaluate, launch, and manage Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)—a powerful tool for building enterprise value, rewarding teams, and ensuring sustainable transitions.
Throughout his career, Ted has helped organizations achieve strategic growth—from revenue gains to streamlined operations that boost profitability and enterprise value. His hands-on leadership and systems thinking allow clients to not only understand their numbers, but act on them strategically.
Ted’s particular passion lies in helping founders and leadership teams successfully evaluate, launch, and manage Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)—a powerful tool for building enterprise value, rewarding teams, and ensuring sustainable transitions.
Deep Expertise In:
- CFO services for founder-led businesses
- ESOP feasibility, formation, and compliance
- Pricing, revenue modeling, and margin optimization
- Growth and profitability strategy
- Financial system integration and productivity improvement
- Board and investor reporting
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