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R.A.M.O.T. Consulting Group — Fractional CFO, Bookkeeping & Transaction Advisory in Chicago, IL

Our Services Work With Us

The numbers behind your business matter. R.A.M.O.T. Consulting Group gives small businesses the financial clarity, strategy, and expertise to reach new heights.

What We Do

Our Services

From day-to-day bookkeeping to complex transactions, we deliver the full spectrum of financial services your business needs — with the personal attention of a trusted partner.

Accounting & Compliance

The financial foundation your business needs — accurate, organized, and always current so you can operate with confidence.

Accounting & Compliance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Month-end close
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Payroll processing & tax filings
  • Tax preparation & planning
  • 1099 filing & tracking
  • Accounts payable & receivable

Strategic Finance

Senior-level financial leadership and reporting — helping you make smarter decisions, plan for growth, and build a stronger business.

Strategic Finance
  • Fractional CFO services
  • Financial reporting & KPI dashboards
  • Budget vs. actual variance analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting & management
  • Business incorporation & entity structuring
  • Lender & investor relations support
  • AI integration & workflow automation
  • NetSuite implementation & optimization

Transaction Advisory

Expert financial guidance through your most important business moments — whether you're buying, selling, or navigating a complex deal.

Transaction Advisory
  • Buy-side & sell-side due diligence
  • Quality of earnings analysis
  • Deal structuring support
  • Financial model review & build
  • Working capital analysis
  • Post-transaction integration
Why R.A.M.O.T.

The R.A.M.O.T. Difference

We bring institutional-quality financial expertise to businesses of every size — with the responsiveness and personal investment you'd only expect from a true partner.

01

CPA-Level Rigor

The accounting and advisory expertise of a large firm, tailored to the pace, budget, and ambitions of a growing business.

02

Both Sides of the Table

With experience in public accounting at respected public accounting firms and hands-on CFO roles at operating companies, we've seen the numbers from every angle.

03

The Right Team for Every Job

Not every financial need is the same. We staff every engagement with the right level of expertise for the job — no overpaying for work that doesn't need it, no cutting corners on work that does.

04

Built by Someone Who's Been There

We've sat where you sit. That real-world operating experience shapes how we approach every client engagement — with context, not just calculations.

05

Clarity Over Compliance

Most firms hand you a report. We make sure you understand it. Our goal isn't just accurate books — it's financial clarity that helps you make better decisions.

06

Built for Growth

For founders who are too busy building to get bogged down in the books — we handle the numbers, streamline your operations, and help you leverage AI to work smarter and grow faster.

R.A.M.O.T. was built on a simple conviction: the best financial partner isn't just experienced — they're someone you can trust.

R.A.M.O.T. was founded after years spent across public accounting, transaction advisory, private equity, and in-house financial leadership. Each role taught us something different about what makes a business tick — and what business owners actually need from their financial partners. The answer, more often than not, is simple: someone with the experience to guide them and who truly cares about the outcome.

We serve small businesses across industries including wholesale distribution, retail, professional services, real estate, and technology — both in the Chicago/Skokie area and nationwide through remote engagements.

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Avi Mafouda, CPA
Founder & Managing Principal
Avi's career spans public accounting at HCVT and CohnReznick, transaction advisory at Kroll, private equity analysis at Optimal Investment Group, and CFO leadership at Joybees, a consumer footwear brand. That breadth of experience across audit, advisory, private equity, and operating finance is what he now puts to work for R.A.M.O.T.'s clients every day.
Carmen Peña
Accounting & Compliance Lead
Carmen brings over 15 years of accounting experience spanning public accounting, real estate, e-commerce, and consumer goods. Most recently at Joybees Footwear — where she and Avi worked together — Carmen served in a broad accounting role overseeing AP/AR, month-end close, payroll, sales tax, and financial reporting. She holds an active PTIN and is proficient in NetSuite, QuickBooks, and a wide range of accounting platforms.

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Ready to bring financial clarity to your business? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out directly or fill out the form below and we'll be in touch shortly.

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