thomas defabrizio

CPA | MBA | CGMA | MSA

"Empowering businesses and individuals to achieve financial excellence through strategic insight and unwavering passion."

"Sustainable growth starts with solid financial management."

A Journey from New York to Atlanta: Building Financial Success
 
Roots in New York
Being born and raised in New York into a large, entrepreneurial Italian family, game me a front-row seat to the highs and lows of the business world. Watching some family businesses flourish while others faltered, I quickly realized that financial management was often the determining factor in their success or failure. These early lessons ignited my passion for finance and accounting.
A Career in Finance
With a clear direction, I pursued a career in finance, embarking on a journey that has now spanned two decades. My professional path began on Wall Street with the Bank of New York, where I honed my skills and gained invaluable experience. From there, I moved on to hold senior finance leadership roles in global companies with 9 & 10 figure revenues, continually expanding my expertise and impact.
Leading in Atlanta
After a successful tenure as CFO of a 9 figure travel tech company in Orlando, I relocated to Atlanta, GA. Here, I currently lead a rapidly growing 8 figure law firm consulting company as their CFO, leveraging my extensive experience to drive financial strategy and sustainable growth.
Beyond the Numbers
My passion for finance extends beyond the boardroom. I'm dedicated to helping both businesses and individuals achieve financial success. Outside of work, I am an avid reader, traveler, hiker, philanthropist, and, admittedly, a terrible golfer. Each of these activities enriches my life and fuels my drive to excel in the dynamic world of finance.
 
Join me on this journey as I share insights, strategies, and stories from my career in finance, and let's explore how we can achieve financial excellence together.
Noteworthy:
- 20+ Years of Experience; VP Level since 2016 | CFO Level since 2020
- Chief Financial Officer [8 & 9 Figure Global Firms]
- Corporate Vice President [9 & 10 Figure Global Firms]
- Certified Public Accountant [CPA]
- Master of Business Administration [MBA]
- Master of Science of Accounting [MSA]
- Chartered Global Management Accountant [CGMA]
- Board of Directors for Atlanta Gator Club
- Quickbooks & Netsuite Certified
- Certified Financial Trainer for learning products
- Leadership: Finance, Data Analytics, Operations, and Human Resources
- Family Man: Raised a Valedictorian, Aerospace Engineer
"Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity, and Cash is Reality"

Fun Facts

1.

I've had Indonesia's famed Kopi Luwak, the world's most expensive coffee. Humorously referred to as "poop coffee," it is crafted from coffee cherries that are eaten and passed by the Asian palm civet.

2.

I've hiked Angel's Landing in Utah, one of the most dangerous hikes in the world.

3.

I've had dinner on top of the tallest building in the world, the Burji Khalifa in Dubai.