Charles Friend

Consulting CFO at The Harbour

Charles (Chuck) Friend is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in senior financial roles. Currently serving as Consulting CFO at The Harbour since November 2021, Chuck implements budgeting procedures, monitors grants, and enhances financial reporting. As the owner of CF & Associates Ltd since 1995, Chuck provides Client Advisory, Accounting, and Tax services. Previous roles include Accounting and Business Consultant at Interfirst Mortgage, where Chuck facilitated rapid growth and established accounting policies, and Chief Financial Officer at Cartamundi Dallas, where operational efficiency and financial accuracy were improved through strategic restructuring. Chuck also served as CFO for Canel Companies, managing the financial affairs for a prominent Chicago family and overseeing various investments. Early career experience includes being an Accounting and Audit Partner at Klayman and Korman and teaching undergraduate courses at Loyola University Chicago. Chuck holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Lake Forest, United States

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The Harbour

Company Overview: The Harbour provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and apartment based housing to youth who have been locked-out, abandoned, runaway, or who are experiencing homelessness for other reasons. Our goal is to provide youth with immediate care and safety and provide longer term support. Our programs empower our young people to continue their journey to emerging adulthood through services such as case management, advocacy, and linkages to help them provide for their health and wellness. We value education, employment, and financial literacy as core components of our program.