BRIAN D. MURPHY
CPA, CGMA





About


Brian launched an independent financial consulting and tax practice in 2023 after a 30+ year career in corporate finance. Leveraging his public accounting and executive leadership skills, he supports small and medium sized companies with practical and hands-on financial guidance.

Key Experience

Certified Public Accountant of 34 years
Chartered Global Management Accountant
B.S. in Accounting from Bentley University

Chief Financial Officer at The Lobster Trap | 100mm+ in Yearly Revenue / Executed Strategic Aquisition

Director of Finance at Advance Auto Parts | Publicly Traded Fortune 500 Company

Various roles over a 30 year career with titles including Director of FP&A, Director of Strategic Planning, Director of Corporate Development, and Controller

Focus Areas

  • Cashflow Management and Forecasting for Strategic Growth
  • Companies under Audit for tax, insurance, or financial reasons
  • Comprehensive Compensation and Incentive Plans for Key Individuals
  • Personal Tax Returns for High Net Worth Individuals or Complex Situations

Testimonials

  • “I highly recommend Brian Murphy to any organization seeking a seasoned, hands-on consultant with deep expertise in finance, operations, and compliance. He joined our team during a critical phase of growth and immediately proved his value -- not just as a ‘do-er’, but as a true thought partner.” Jonathan Hagenstein
  • “Brian is an enormously talented and diligent financial professional. He is exactly what one should want in their CPA -- well educated and knowledgeable. He is upfront should he need to research something and always provides accurate information. Brian has been my accountant for many years and will continue to be for many more to come.” Matthew Angelone
  • “I highly recommend Brian Murphy for early stage startups in need of dependable accounting support. Brian consistently provided prompt, professional service and understood the unique needs and the pace of our startup in its early days. His work helped us stay organized and compliant before we had internal systems in place. It was exactly the kind of reliable support we needed, and I’d gladly recommend him to other founders at the early stage.” Daniel Lundberg



Services


Brian offers a variety of solutions tailored to the individual situations of his clients. He provides practical financial insight and strategic guidance to empower clients to make informed decisions and achieve their goals.


Fractional CFO

A Flexible and Cost Effective way to ensure C-Suite level Financial Strategy
Comprehensive assesment and understanding of a company’s financial situation
Cash Flow Management and Financial Planning and Analysis
Obtain unbiased third party opinions on business operations and plans

Accounting, Bookeeping, and Payroll

Detailed and Structured Monthly Reporting
Oversight for financial, tax, and insurance audits
Management of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll
Implementation or rehabilitation of internal accounting controls

Tax Preparation 

Individual and Business Tax Preparation with personalized service and reliable results
Handling of complex tax situations with confidence



PERSONALIZED SERVICE AND LASTING CONFIDENCE


brian@bmurphy.cpa
+1 617-549-3591
Linkedin

455 Washington Street Suite 312
Duxbury, MA 02332


Please call or email with any questions or to discuss your specific situation.


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