About Bill Anuszewski

Four Decades of Leadership.
One Commitment: Your Success.

Bill Anuszewski - Principal CFO

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Years Experience

A Trusted Business Advisor

Bill Anuszewski is a seasoned financial executive and trusted business advisor with over 40 years of leadership experience spanning diverse industries—from Fortune 500 corporations to founder-led enterprises, from ski apparel to behavioral healthcare.

As Principal at Principal CFO, he partners with growth-minded businesses to drive profitability, optimize cash flow, and enhance enterprise value. But more than that, he serves as a strategic thought partner to owners navigating their most consequential business decisions.

Most recently, as CEO of Jaywalker Lodge—one of Colorado's premier addiction treatment centers—he led a period of unprecedented growth: 87% revenue increase, 223% net income growth, expansion from three to five facilities, and the successful orchestration of a founder succession and business sale.

Aspen & Denver, Colorado

My Approach

I believe that effective financial leadership is about more than managing spreadsheets and generating reports. It's about understanding your business deeply, anticipating challenges before they become crises, and identifying opportunities that others might miss. My approach combines rigorous financial analysis with practical business acumen, always keeping your goals at the center of every recommendation.

Career Highlights

A track record of transformative results across diverse industries.

Principal CFO

2025 – Present

Founder & Principal

Providing fractional CFO services, business exit advisory, and interim executive leadership to small and mid-size businesses.

Jaywalker Lodge

2019 – 2025

Chief Executive Officer

Led premier men's addiction treatment center through significant growth, operational improvements, and successful sale of the company.

Jaywalker Lodge

2013 – 2019

Chief Financial Officer

Managed all financial operations, implemented new systems, and supported strategic growth initiatives.

Blue Tent Marketing

2008 – 2013

CFO & Business Partner

Provided financial leadership for digital marketing agency, culminating in successful sale in 2019.

Aspen School District

2003 – 2008

Chief Financial Officer

Oversaw all financial operations for the school district, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

Sport Obermeyer

1995 – 2003

VP of Finance

Led financial planning and analysis for iconic ski apparel company.

First Data Corporation

1985 – 1995

Various Finance Roles

Progressive finance positions at Fortune 500 payment technology company.

Education & Certifications

Education

  • MBA, Banking and Finance

    Hofstra University

  • BS, Finance (Summa Cum Laude)

    Long Island University

  • AA, Liberal Arts

    State University of New York

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)

    Alliance of M&A Advisors

  • Finance Lead on Nearly 20 M&A Transactions

    Recent transactions include: Sale of Jaywalker Lodge (2025), Sale of Blue Tent Marketing (2019), Acquisition of Visual Data Systems (2018)

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you're facing an immediate challenge or thinking ahead to future needs, I welcome the opportunity to learn about your business.