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Blaine Vestby, CPA, CA

Financial CFO | Transaction Advisor

Meet Blaine — someone who finds joy in bringing structure to chaos. Blaine is a seasoned financial strategist with over 30 years of executive experience guiding companies through growth, transformation, and complex financial decisions. He’s known for his calm confidence, strategic mindset, and ability to bring structure and clarity to even the most challenging financial situations. 

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At ModExec, Blaine helps businesses strengthen their financial foundations — from fractional CFO and controller services to hands-on accounting support and capital formation strategies. His approach combines deep technical knowledge with practical insight, helping leaders make confident, informed decisions that support sustainable growth. 

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Blaine's story

Blaine’s career spans decades of leadership across both private and public sectors, where he has helped businesses evolve from ambitious startups to industry competitors. His journey began in public accounting and expanded into senior executive roles where he oversaw financial strategy, major acquisitions, and multi-million-dollar financing initiatives. 

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Throughout his career, Blaine has been a trusted partner to boards, investors, and owners — guiding them through mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, financial negotiations, and growth planning. He’s led and closed financing packages exceeding $300 million, earning a reputation for turning financial complexity into clarity and opportunity. 

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Today, Blaine brings that expertise to ModExec clients as a fractional CFO and financial strategist, helping organizations align financial goals with strategic vision. He’s passionate about empowering leaders to make sound decisions backed by solid data, clear processes, and confidence in their numbers. 

Areas of expertise

Finance Leadership 

  • Fractional CFO and Controller Services 

  • Accounting Oversight and Month-End Support 

  • Financial Analysis and Variance Reporting 

  • Stakeholder and Board Reporting 

  • Audit Preparation and Year-End Coordination 

  • Financial Modelling and Cash Flow Forecasting 

  • KPI Development and Measurement 

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Capital Formation & Financing 

  • Business Lines of Credit, Equipment Financing, and Expansion Capital 

  • Sourcing, Negotiation, Documentation, and Closing 

  • Investor and Lender Relations 

  • Project Financing and Strategic Growth Planning 

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Mergers & Acquisitions 

  • Buyer and Seller Representation 

  • Business Valuation and Due Diligence 

  • Deal Negotiation, Financing, and Closing Documentation 

  • Post-Acquisition Integration and Financial Stabilization 

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Strategic Planning & Advisory 

  • Business Plans and Forecasting 

  • Financial Systems and Process Improvement 

  • Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration 

  • Risk Management and Governance Oversight 

Approach

Blaine’s approach is grounded in clarity and collaboration. He believes that strong financial leadership is about more than managing numbers — it’s about empowering people to make confident, informed decisions. Steady and strategic, he combines precision with practicality, guiding leaders through change with calm assurance and a focus on long-term success. 

Contact

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