Warren Wise

Warren Wise

CFO | Mentor | Expert in Financial & Operational Management
Carmel, Indiana, United States

Warren is a highly accomplished CFO mentor with over 20 years of executive leadership experience, specializing in financial strategy, operational excellence, and commercial vision. With a strong background in manufacturing, he has led financial operations for organizations exceeding $500M in revenue and has successfully brokered mergers and acquisitions ranging from $10M to $75M.

Warren’s career spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, staffing, professional services, and not-for-profit sectors. His deep expertise in financial stewardship, executive leadership, and strategic growth has enabled businesses to optimize profitability, enhance compliance, and drive sustainable expansion. As a former CEO, he brings a unique perspective on stakeholder management, business transformation, and long-term value creation.

Now, as a CFO mentor, Warren is committed to guiding finance leaders in mastering fiscal responsibility, ethical governance, and strategic decision-making. He leverages his extensive experience to help CFOs and aspiring executives navigate complex financial landscapes, develop high-impact strategies, and position their organizations for long-term success.

Warren holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).

In his free time, Warren enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and spending time with his family.

Ready to take the next step in your mentoring journey?
Book a call with the GrowCFO team here to explore the best mentoring match for you.

Expertise

Executive Leadership & Strategy
Financial & Commercial Management
Operational Excellence
Stakeholder Management
Performance Reporting
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Stakeholder & Investor Relations
Business Transformation
Growth & Value Creation
Compliance & Risk Management
Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization

Sector Expertise

Manufacturing
Staffing & Recruitment
Not-for-Profit
Professional Services

Work Experience

President - CRM Technical Staffing

Jan 2021 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Professional Services and Consulting

President - CRM Workforce Solutions, LLC

Nov 2020 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Professional Services and Consulting

Chief Financial Officer - CRM Workforce Solutions, LLC

Sep 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Professional Services and Consulting

Chief Financial Officer - Diverse Staffing

May 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Professional Services and Consulting

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University

Sep 2014 - Feb 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Nonprofit and Public Sector

Interim Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University

Jul 2014 - Sep 2014 · 3 mos Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Nonprofit and Public Sector

Director of Finance - The Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University

Mar 2014 - Jul 2014 · 5 mos Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Nonprofit and Public Sector

Chief Financial Officer - IMMI

Aug 2012 - Jul 2013 · 1 yr Westfield, IN

Manufacturing and Industrial

Finance Director - Knauf Insulation

Jan 2010 - Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Manufacturing and Industrial

Senior Vice President, Finance - Knauf Insulation

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Manufacturing and Industrial

Director, Financial Analysis - Knauf Insulation

Jan 2001 - Dec 2005 · 5 yrs

Manufacturing and Industrial