Brian Hayes

Brian Hayes is a Regional Partner at NOW CFO, currently based in the Salt Lake City, Utah office. He joined NOW CFO in 2014 as a consultant and quickly advanced to partner status, playing a pivotal role in expanding the firm's presence in markets like San Antonio and Austin, Texas. His responsibilities now include managing operations across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona.12

Background and Experience

Hayes has a diverse professional background, having worked across multiple industries. He began his career in the structural fumigation sector, where he handled financial and operational management in San Diego, California. After relocating to Utah in 2012, he founded his own accounting firm and subsequently took on the role of controller and operations manager for a client. Notably, he was instrumental in negotiating a significant merger of a fruit processing facility in Brazil.12

He holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Colorado Technical University.12 His expertise encompasses various areas including price modeling, inventory management, nonprofit accounting, land development, construction accounting, cash-flow management, and financial statement preparation.13

Current Role

As a Regional Partner at NOW CFO, Hayes focuses on providing strategic financial leadership and consulting services to help businesses optimize their operations. He also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the firm, overseeing all accounting and finance functions nationwide.14

In addition to his work at NOW CFO, Hayes is involved with the community through various initiatives and has contributed insights on financial management to platforms like Forbes.2