About

Philosophy & Approach

I believe that strong financial systems do not just measure success, they create it. My mission is to help growing companies become deal-ready, audit-ready, and capital-ready through disciplined financial operations and strategic foresight.

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Professional Summary

John Burke is a seasoned financial strategist with more than 25 years of experience leading finance and accounting operations across construction, electrical contracting, renewable energy, aerospace technology, and advanced manufacturing.

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He specializes in preparing companies for mergers and acquisitions, capital events, and rapid growth by tightening financial controls, improving close processes, and building forecasting models that leadership can actually use to make decisions.

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John has served in CFO, Controller, and financial leadership roles, guiding companies through:

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• Audit readiness

• M&A due diligence

• Cashflow forecasting

• Systems migrations

• Capital structuring

• Month-end close acceleration

• Financial reporting improvements

 

Through AJB Consulting Service, John works directly with owners, CFOs, controllers, and leadership teams to turn “good enough” financials into a disciplined finance function that supports strategic decisions, smoother operations, and long-term growth.