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GHJ, a national advisory, tax and accounting firm, announced that Blueprint CFO, a tenured fractional CFO services firm, joined GHJ effective Nov. 1, 2025. This 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.
Founded 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 in 2025.
“Joining GHJ allows us to bring even more value to our clients while staying true to the personalized service that defines Blueprint CFO,” Jim said. “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.”
As GHJ continues to thrive on its own terms through strategic leadership and purposeful expansion, this merger strengthens the breadth of its services and expands its presence in key markets throughout Southern California and beyond.
GHJ 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.
“This is a natural extension of our commitment to serving clients where they are and helping them scale with purpose,” said Tom Barry, GHJ’s managing partner. “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.”
To learn more about GHJ’s fractional CFO services, visit www.blueprintcfo.com.
About GHJ
GHJ is a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm that partners with businesses and nonprofit organizations to deliver clarity and confidence. Since 1953, GHJ has combined deep industry expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.
GHJ is headquartered in Los Angeles and serves clients nationwide, backed by its own dispersed workforce. With nearly 300 professionals and 26 partners, the Firm provides senior-level expertise with deep industry capabilities in food and beverage, media and advertising, entertainment and nonprofit.
GHJ is a Top 100 Firm and member of HLB International. Through this global network, GHJ offers seamless access to resources in over 150 countries while remaining fiercely focused on client success.
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