In November 2022, Blueprint CFO reached a significant milestone with the opening of a larger headquarters in Newport Beach. The move to 100 Bayview Circle reflected the firm’s sustained growth and increasing demand for its CFO and accounting services as it headed into 2023.The new headquarters represented more than a change in location; it marked Blueprint CFO’s conti [...]

Jim Downes, founder and CEO of Blueprint CFO, was featured in a GlobeNewswire release highlighting his work helping businesses use financial data to drive smarter, more strategic decisions. The feature explored Downes’ career path from CPA to trusted fractional CFO for growing companies.The article outlined how Blueprint CFO supports businesses as they scale by provid [...]

Yahoo Finance featured Jim Downes, Founder and CEO of Blueprint CFO, in a syndicated article exploring how businesses can use financial data as a strategic tool rather than a historical report. The feature focused on Downes’ perspective as a seasoned financial advisor helping companies translate numbers into clearer, more confident decision-making.The article detailed [...]

California Business Journal featured Blueprint CFO in an in-depth profile examining the firm’s unique position at the intersection of accounting and strategic financial advisory. The article highlighted Blueprint CFO’s approach to delivering both strong accounting foundations and forward-looking financial insight to help business owners better understand and manage pe [...]

Voyage LA featured Jim Downes, Founder and CEO of Blueprint CFO, in a profile exploring his career path and the evolution of Blueprint CFO. The interview traced Downes’ early realization that traditional accounting often looks backward, and his belief that financial data should instead serve as a roadmap for future growth.The feature highlighted how this perspective l [...]

In an in-depth educational article published by Entrepreneurship in a Box, the fractional CFO model was examined as a strategic solution for startups and growing businesses seeking experienced financial leadership without the cost of a full-time executive. The piece referenced Blueprint CFO in outlining how part-time CFO support can help companies maintain financial d [...]

In a long-form interview with Authority Magazine, Jim Downes shared insights drawn from more than two decades of advising business owners and leadership teams. The conversation explored how companies can move beyond short-term stability and build toward long-term excellence by treating finance and accounting as strategic assets rather than historical scorecards.Downes [...]

In an article published by Business Partner Magazine, the role of a CFO in small and growing businesses was examined, challenging the idea that CFO leadership is only relevant for large enterprises. The piece highlighted how strategic financial oversight can support both day-to-day decision-making and long-term growth planning.The article referenced Blueprint CFO in d [...]

Gina McLeod and David Sutton join the Firm’s Executive Committee, supported by GHJ’s succession-focused leadership model.LOS ANGELES, CA – GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Executive Committee: GHJ’s Tax Practice Leader Gina McLeod and the Transaction Advisory Services and Private E [...]

Six months after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed, international businesses are seeing the ripple effects — including benefits and challenges. On Jan. 26, GHJ International Tax Partner Polina Chapiro and Baker McKenzie LLP Partner Ethan Kroll will present on recent international tax changes at the USC Gould School of Law 2026 [...]