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About Simon Brewer
CPA, CGMA
Fractional CFO & COO

The fractional CFO you call when the situation is complex and the stakes are real.

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Full Biography

25 Years of C-Suite Financial Leadership

Simon Brewer is a fractional CFO, COO, and transaction advisor with 25 years of C-suite financial leadership at public companies, private equity-backed businesses, and global organizations. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Utah and Nevada and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Simon built his foundation at KPMG, one of the Big 4 accounting firms, where he managed SEC filings, audits, and acquisition reviews for clients including Flying J ($25B ARR) and the U.S. Department of Energy. That Big 4 training — PCAOB standards, SEC reporting, SOX compliance — is the foundation he brings to every fractional CFO engagement.

As a fractional CFO and COO at public companies, he has filed Form 10s, managed 10-K and 10-Q reporting cycles, guided companies through reverse mergers, and overseen Big 4 auditor transitions. At Predictive Technology Group (OTCQX: PRED), he scaled revenue from $2M to $60M ARR and led six acquisitions while serving as CFO of a public biotech company. At ClearOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRO), he was hired specifically for turnaround and strategic exit work, delivering $3M+ in annual cost reductions and facilitating a reverse takeover.

Beyond public company finance, Simon has led PE-backed turnarounds at a $140M food manufacturer (Norbest), scaled eCommerce operations from $150M to $550M ARR at Backcountry.com (a subsidiary of Liberty Interactive, NYSE: LINTA), and managed 10+ acquisitions across industries from biotech to electronics to outdoor retail.

Simon provides fractional CFO and COO services to clients throughout Utah and nationwide. He works on a remote or hybrid basis and is available for up to 60% travel for engagements that require on-site presence.

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CREDENTIALS

Career Timeline

25 Years of Proven Executive Experience

2005 – 2009
KPMG LLP
Supervising Senior Associate — Big 4 Accounting (KPMG)

Built the audit and SEC reporting foundation that underpins every fractional CFO engagement today. Managed audits, SEC filings, and acquisition reviews for clients including Flying J ($25B ARR) and the U.S. Department of Energy

2009 – 2013
Backcountry.com (subsidiary of Liberty Interactive, NYSE: LINTA)
Corporate Controller & Treasurer — Public eCommerce Company

Scaled finance operations from $150M to $550M ARR. Led 4 acquisitions, SOX compliance implementation, and financing for a $25M distribution center.

2013 – 2016
Wilson Electronics
VP Finance & IT — PE-Backed Electronics Manufacturer

Grew company from $50M to $120M ARR with 25%+ EBITDA margins. Led $12M acquisition. Secured Amazon and Walmart contracts

2016 – 2018
Norbest LLC
CFO — PE-Backed Food Manufacturer Turnaround

24-month turnaround and successful exit for a PE-owned food manufacturer ($140M ARR). Delivered $3M+ in cost savings. Reduced close cycle from 15 to 5 days.

2018 – 2021
Predictive Technology Group Inc. (OTCQX: PRED)
CFO — Public Biotech (OTCQX), SEC Filing & M&A

Scaled revenue $2M to $60M ARR. Filed SEC Form 10. Led 6 acquisitions. Transitioned to Big 4 auditor. Accelerated SOX filer compliance.

2024 – Present
ClearOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRO)
CFO — NASDAQ Public Company Turnaround & Reverse Merger

$3M+ annual cost reductions. Facilitated reverse takeover and patent sale for a NASDAQ-listed electronics manufacturer.

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Simon works with a small number of fractional CFO and COO clients at any one time, ensuring each engagement receives focused executive-level attention. If you’re evaluating fractional CFO services and want to talk directly with the person who will do the work, reach out below.

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