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Strategic CFO Leadership for Apparel & Retail Brands

Fractional CFO services for apparel and retail companies navigating growth, acquisition integration, operational transformation, and multi-channel complexity.

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Impact & Results
 

$700K

recovered through operational and financial optimization

$3M

capital raise supported for growth-stage business expansion

30%

profitability improvement through strategic financial leadership and operational scaling

Meet Lisa Guild

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About

With over 35 years of experience, Lisa Guild is a seasoned Fractional CFO specializing in apparel, retail, and consumer brands navigating growth, operational transformation, and post-acquisition scaling.

As the founder of RLG Consulting, Lisa partners with private equity firms, founders, and executive teams to build scalable financial infrastructures that support long-term growth and operational performance.

Expertise
  • Financial transformation

  • ERP implementation

  • Accounting infrastructure

  • Cash flow optimization

  • Inventory and margin management

  • Acquisition integration

  • KPI dashboard development

  • Multi-channel retail operations

 

Known for combining strategic insight with hands-on operational leadership, Lisa serves as a trusted advisor to CEOs, Boards, and private equity firms during periods of growth, transition, and organizational change.

Services

Deep Apparel & Retail Expertise

Apparel and retail businesses face operational and financial complexities that traditional accounting firms often overlook:

  • Seasonal inventory cycles

  • Wholesale cash-flow timing

  • Margin compression

  • Multi-channel reporting

  • ERP integration challenges

  • Operational scaling after acquisition


RLG Consulting delivers executive-level financial leadership designed specifically for inventory-driven consumer brands operating across wholesale, retail, and DTC environments.

Strategic CFO Leadership

Executive Financial Guidance

Support for founders, CEOs, and private equity stakeholders navigating growth, operational complexity, and long-term planning.

Financial Infrastructure & ERP Implementation

Building Scalable Systems for Sustainable Growth

Develop stronger reporting frameworks, KPI dashboards, accounting processes, and ERP environments designed for operational efficiency.

Cash Flow, Margin & Inventory Optimization

Improving Visibility into Profitability and Performance

Strengthen forecasting, inventory management, working capital, and margin analysis across complex retail environments.

Multi-Channel Retail & Apparel Finance

Financial Strategy Tailored to Your Needs

Support wholesale, retail, and DTC operations with industry-specific financial insight and operational expertise.

Selected Brand Experience

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