Novo Advisors
Chris Ciannella, CPA, is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial advisory, accounting, and management roles. Currently serving as Managing Director at Novo Advisors since November 2024, Chris previously held the position of Vice President of Finance and Accounting (CFO) at Crescent Foods. Additional expertise includes roles as Director of Financial Advisory at Grant Thornton LLP, Managing Director of Financial Advisory at High Ridge Partners LLC, and Partner at Fort Dearborn Partners, where Chris focused on turnaround strategies and profit improvement for various companies. Chris’s earlier career included significant positions at Deloitte, Harris Trust & Saving Bank, and KPMG. Chris served in the US Navy as a Data Systems Technician Second Class, demonstrating a strong foundation in technical and analytical skills. Chris earned an MBA in Finance/Marketing from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University.
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Novo Advisors
Immersive analysis. Thoughtful solutions. Decisive action. This is Novo Advisors. With Novo Advisors® on your side, you can now act confidently. We are your go-to consultant in a challenging situation. We are consultants that start by listening. Your business and situation are unique, and we respect that. Despite our experience guiding hundreds of turnarounds, restructurings, and distressed situations, we recognize that yours is different. We don’t come in with canned answers, but a unique approach that is customized to you and your company’s needs. Our next step is immersion. Time is of the essence. We need to know your company and fast. Our team integrates itself into your business by analyzing data, asking questions, and assessing your current business environment. Like learning a new language, we get to know your business from your perspective as well as the industry perspective. We get to the heart of the matter quickly so you can expect improvement and results immediately. We lead with heart. Companies are built by and with people, and our team never loses sight of that. Our goal from day one is to cultivate and build trust and alignment in every engagement. We treat your business like our own. Most of our senior team have owned businesses or worked in industry with profit and loss responsibilities. We get it. And we get you. Consider us the soft touch even as we are giving you the tough answers. No one will work harder on your behalf … just ask our clients. Rest assured, we’ll work by your side to make sure we’re developing practical and realistic solutions. With our many years of collective experience, we will develop the best possible outcomes for you and your business. Get the quality work and rapid response you want. Reach out to us today.