Rachel Watson
About Rachel Watson
Rachel Watson serves as the CFO and Principal at FocusCFO, where she develops financial strategies to enhance the value and efficiency of small and medium-sized businesses. With a background in finance and extensive experience in various leadership roles, she focuses on helping organizations improve cash flow and reduce risk.
Current Role at FocusCFO
Rachel Watson serves as CFO and Principal at FocusCFO, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she provides proactive financial strategies aimed at enhancing the value and efficiency of small and medium-sized businesses. Her focus is on helping organizations build sustainable and transferable business value. She collaborates with a team that offers personalized support and guidance to entrepreneurs facing challenges in business growth. Additionally, she is involved in recruiting additional CFOs and Area Presidents to support the company's growth.
Professional Experience
Rachel Watson has extensive experience in financial management across various organizations. Prior to her current role, she worked at Welltower™ Inc. for over a decade, holding positions such as Portfolio Manager, Director of Research, and Assistant VP of Research from 2003 to 2023. Before her tenure at Welltower, she served as a Controller at Autotec Engineering from 1992 to 1997 and as Sales Controller at Pilkington from 1997 to 2002. Her diverse background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of financial strategies and operations.
Educational Background
Rachel Watson earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from The University of Toledo, where she studied from 1988 to 1993. Her foundational education in finance has supported her career in financial management and strategy development. She also completed her secondary education at McAuley High School from 1984 to 1988.
Focus on Business Growth
In her role at FocusCFO, Rachel Watson works with businesses typically generating between $3 million and $30 million in revenue. She aims to improve internal cash flow and reduce business risk for these organizations. Her approach emphasizes building sustainable value, which is critical for the long-term success of small and medium-sized enterprises.