Compass Dev

Category: spotlight

  • Spotlight on Matt Hayon, Compass CFO Solutions

    Spotlight on Matt Hayon, Compass CFO Solutions

    Matt Hayon

    CEO & Co-Founder

     

    Matt co-founded Compass in 2008. In his current role he leads the firm’s strategic vision and oversees the delivery of outsourced CFO services that empower RIAs with deeper financial clarity and operational efficiency.

     

    Let’s learn more about Matt!

     Favorite part of my job

    Thinking of new ways to support my clients and my employees is genuinely energizing because it lets me blend creativity with meaningful impact. I love finding solutions that make their work (and their lives) a little easier.

     

    Proudest professional achievement

    Scaling Compass CFO Solutions through sustained operational growth while developing and training employees. I’m proud that we’ve strengthened performance, elevated standards, and built a more capable, confident team.

     

    Goal I’m working towards
    Driving engagement and continuous optimization on our newly launch portal, ensuring it becomes a valuable, intuitive hub for our users.

     

    Rapid-fire favorites:
    Food: Paella
    Season: Summer up north and anything but summer in Florida!
    Movie: Billy Madison
    Pastime: Going to concerts

     Check out some articles Matt has written:

    How Do I Know If I Am Billing Too Much or Too Little?

     

    What Makes RIA Firms Attractive Takeover Targets?

     

    The Top 5 Key Performance Indicators that RIA Firms Use to Grow Their Businesses

     

    How to Think About Compensation with Succession in Mind

     

    If you are interested in having a spotlight profile for you or your firm, contact Emily Hayon at ehayon @ compasscfosolutions.com. We’d love to feature you!

  • Spotlight on Tyler Gordon, Compass CFO Solutions

    Spotlight on Tyler Gordon, Compass CFO Solutions

    Tyler Gordon

    Accounting Manager

     

    Tyler joined Compass in 2020. In his current role he is a team leader and oversees a range of strategic projects such as budgeting. He also leads client strategy meetings, translating financial insights into actionable plans that drive business performance.

     

    Let’s learn more about Tyler!

     
    Favorite part of my job

    Working directly with clients during our calls. These conversations are not only a chance to share insights and provide clarity, but also an opportunity to build meaningful relationships. I enjoy hearing their perspectives, learning from their experiences, and helping them feel more confident and informed about their financial picture.

     

    Proudest professional achievement

    Signing my first client!

     

    Goal I’m working towards
    Building deeper strategic partnerships with clients by expanding my business knowledge and tackling increasingly complex and unfamiliar questions. I’m focused on becoming a trusted advisor, someone clients rely on not just for numbers, but for insight, perspective, and meaningful guidance.

     

    Rapid-fire favorites:
    Food: Steak
    Season: Spring
    Movie: Spiderman 1
    Pastime: Going to the gym and cooking

     

    If you are interested in having a spotlight profile for you or your firm, contact Emily Hayon at ehayon @ compasscfosolutions.com. We’d love to feature you!

  • Spotlight on Ken Hauter, Compass CFO Solutions

    Ken Hauter

    Staff Accountant

     

    Ken joined Compass in 2022. In his current role he oversees bookkeeping for multiple clients and manages key client communications, including financial review calls and client inquiries/emails.

     

    Let’s learn more about Ken!

     
    Favorite part of my job

    Getting to see the unique way each client runs their business is so interesting because it offers a window into their creativity, priorities, and problem-solving styles.

     

    Proudest professional achievement

    Assuming full ownership of the company’s quarterly benchmarking program and transforming it into a more reliable, insightful, and strategically valuable process.

     

    Goal I’m working towards
    Continuing to elevate the value we deliver to clients by expanding our benchmarks with new, meaningful, and innovative data that deepens insights and drives better decisions.

     

    Rapid-fire favorites:
    Food: Steak
    Season: Summer
    Movie: Lord of the Rings
    Pastime: Going to cafes with my wife

     

    If you are interested in having a spotlight profile for you or your firm, contact Emily Hayon at ehayon @ compasscfosolutions.com. We’d love to feature you!

  • Spotlight on Joanna Malayeva, Compass CFO Solutions

    Spotlight on Joanna Malayeva, Compass CFO Solutions

    Joanna Malayeva

    Staff Accountant

     

    Joanna joined Compass in 2023. In her current role she prepares customized monthly financial reports that provide clear, actionable insights to support strategic financial analysis and decision-making.

     

    Let’s learn more about Joanna!

     
    Favorite part of my job

    Learning new things that go beyond what’s taught in school. Each day brings fresh challenges and opportunities to deepen my expertise in ways that textbooks simply can’t replicate.

     

    Proudest professional achievement

    Earning a promotion to my current role. It marked a meaningful milestone in my career and affirmed my ability to take on greater responsibility and deliver impact.

     

    Goal I’m working towards
    Becoming a CPA.

     

    Rapid-fire favorites:
    Food: Italian
    Season: Fall
    Movie: The Notebook
    Pastime: Reading

     

    If you are interested in having a spotlight profile for you or your firm, contact Emily Hayon at ehayon @ compasscfosolutions.com. We’d love to feature you!

  • Spotlight on Avellina Rubinova, Compass CFO Solutions

    Spotlight on Avellina Rubinova, Compass CFO Solutions

    Avellina Rubinova

    Staff Accountant

     

    Avellina joined Compass in 2024. In her current role she prepares customized monthly financial reports that provide clear, actionable insights to support strategic financial analysis and decision-making.

     

    Let’s learn more about Avellina!

     
    Favorite part of my job

    The opportunity to continuously learn new accounting techniques and apply them across a variety of client scenarios. The flexibility of a remote job is an added bonus!

     

    Proudest professional achievement

    I once categorized over 2,000 transactions in a single day during a client onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition and immediate clarity for financial reporting.

     

    Goal I’m working towards
    Becoming a CPA so that I can one day open my own practice.

     

    Rapid-fire favorites:
    Food: Anything Asian
    Season: Fall
    Movie: Hocus Pocus
    Pastime: Going to the gym

     

    If you are interested in having a spotlight profile for you or your firm, contact Emily Hayon at ehayon @ compasscfosolutions.com. We’d love to feature you!

  • Spotlight on Pierson Tursi, Compass CFO Solutions

    Pierson Tursi

    Staff Accountant

     

    Pierson joined Compass in 2023. In his current role he prepares customized monthly financial reports that provide clear, actionable insights to support strategic financial analysis and decision-making.

     

    Let’s learn more about Pierson!

     
    Favorite part of my job

    Understanding the financial stories stories behind each customer is rewarding. Earning the trust that allows me to access and interpret their financials is something I find incredibly meaningful.

     

    Proudest professional achievement

    Successfully onboarding a highly complex new client while simultaneously meeting all deadlines across my broader portfolio, ensuring a smooth transition and consistent delivery for every stakeholder.

     

    Goal I’m working towards
    Getting my MBA, ideally at the University of Michigan.

     

    Rapid-fire favorites:
    Food: Bacon, egg, and cheese on an egg everything bagel
    Season: Fall
    Movie: Interstellar
    Pastime: Video games

     

    If you are interested in having a spotlight profile for you or your firm, contact Emily Hayon at ehayon @ compasscfosolutions.com. We’d love to feature you!