Top 100 accounting firm GHJ announced this week that it has joined forces with Blueprint CFO, a tenured fractional CFO services firm in Newport Beach, CA, effective Nov. 1, 2025.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
According to GHJ, the merger with Blueprint CFO strengthens the breadth of its services and expands its presence in key markets throughout Southern California and beyond.
The Los Angeles-based advisory, tax, and accounting firm said the partnership brings together Blueprint CFO’s highly personalized financial strategy services with GHJ’s deep bench of expertise across tax, audit and assurance, advisory, and search and staffing solutions.
GHJ stressed that it will “continue to deliver an integrated experience that empowers clients with strategic insights, flexible solutions, and proactive leadership—from foundational accounting to long-term growth strategy—with the support of Blueprint CFO’s deep expertise in fractional CFO services,” the firm said in a Feb. 2 media release.
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“This is a natural extension of our commitment to serving clients where they are and helping them scale with purpose,” Tom Barry, managing partner of GHJ, said in a statement. “Blueprint CFO has built a reputation for high-quality work and deep relationships. We are excited to welcome their team and strengthen GHJ’s ability to support businesses throughout every stage of their lifecycle.”
Founded in 2019 by Jim Downes, Blueprint CFO has become a trusted collaborator for growing businesses seeking financial clarity and strategy without the cost of a full-time CFO.
The firm works across all industries, with specialization in construction, manufacturing, technology, and more.
Blueprint CFO has been recognized nationally by Accounting Today as a Best Small Firm to Work For and a Best Place to Work in SoCal by Best Companies Group.
“Joining GHJ allows us to bring even more value to our clients while staying true to the personalized service that defines Blueprint CFO,” said Downes, who is now a managing director at GHJ. “Our clients now have access to a wider range of expertise and resources, including GHJ’s national footprint and full-service platform—all delivered with the same hands-on approach they know and trust.”
Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Los Angeles, GHJ serves clients nationwide, backed by its own dispersed workforce. With nearly 300 professionals and 26 partners, the accounting firm provides senior-level expertise with deep industry capabilities in food and beverage, media and advertising, entertainment, and nonprofit.
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