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Outsourced CFO & Strategic Advisory

At Rivermark Solutions, we believe business moves like a river—sometimes smooth, sometimes turbulent. Our role is to help you navigate every turn with clarity and confidence. We provide outsourced CFO services and strategic financial advisory to help businesses navigate change with confidence. As a trusted provider of fractional CFO support, we guide companies through growth and complex transitions with clarity and actionable insight.

We work with founder-led, PE-backed, growing, and distressed companies when stakes are high. Our expertise includes capital raises, M&A advisory, and turnaround & restructuring advisory, delivering disciplined, data-driven solutions for measurable results and sustainable growth.

Beyond finances, we align operations, leadership, and market positioning to create lasting value for owners, investors, and stakeholders.

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Meet Grant Powley – Founder of Rivermark Solutions

Grant Powley, founder of Rivermark Solutions, providing strategic financial leadership and advisory services.

Grant Powley brings a rare 360° perspective as an investor, advisor, and operator, enabling him to navigate complex business challenges and uncover growth opportunities. Throughout his career, he has negotiated over a billion-dollars of transactions, led high-stake restructurings, and guided companies through periods of both rapid expansion and operational crisis.

From the boardrooms of private equity firms to the front lines of strategic and operational restructuring, Grant combines big-picture vision with meticulous attention to detail. His blend of strategic insight and hands-on leadership ensures every engagement at Rivermark Solutions is grounded in both experience and execution.

Below is a breakdown of the key milestones in Grant’s career, each contributing to the expertise he delivers to every client partnership.

Grant’s Experience

  • At Eli Global, Grant structured and closed more than $1 billion in buyouts, recapitalizations, term loans, revolvers, and preferred equity for companies generating $1MM–$50MM EBITDA.

    • Partnered with leadership to design post-close value creation plans.

    • Routinely presented investment theses to C-level executives.

  • At SC&H Capital, a boutique investment bank, Grant specialized in distressed M&A.

    • Led diligence, underwriting, and capital-raising for companies at inflection points.

    • Advised on situations ranging from covenant breaches to full operational restructurings.

  • At MCS Technologies, a Mid-Atlantic security provider, Grant led the financial and operational restructuring during a period of distress.

    • Implemented cash flow controls, liquidity management, and 13-week forecasting.

    • Executed cost optimization, pricing resets, and pivot to recurring revenue model.

    • Navigates debt restructuring amidst rising rates

    • Increased gross margins from 12.4% to 25% through disciplined pricing and cost restructuring.

    • Achieved 15% operating expense reduction through targeted initiatives

  • At Rivermark Solutions, Grant provides outsourced CFO, restructurings, and M&A advisory for mid-market companies, PE-backed platforms, and owner-led businesses. His approach blends:

    • Boardroom strategy with operator reality

    • Cash-flow management expertise

    • Lender negotiation skills

    • Execution discipline when stakes are highest

  • B.S., Finance & Economics – Culverhouse College of Business, The University of Alabama

Why Choose Rivermark Solutions?

  • 360° Financial Leadership Perspective

    Experience as investors, advisors, and operators means we understand your business challenges inside and out.

  • Customized CFO & Advisory Solutions

    We deliver tailored strategies aligned with your unique business goals and market dynamics—no one-size-fits-all approaches.

  • Collaborative, Hands-On Partnership

    We partner closely with your team to deliver disciplined execution and financial leadership.

  • Proactive Financial Communication

    We provide clear, timely financial insights and reporting to keep you informed and empowered for confident decision-making.

  • Results-Focused Growth & Stability

    From cash flow optimization to turnarounds, we focus on building lasting value and sustainable growth.

Make Your Next Move Count

Partner with Rivermark Solutions for expert CFO advisory, strategic financial guidance, and actionable insights to drive growth and confident decision-making.