Our Story

CEL Capital was founded by Casey Janick to build a modern finance function that operates as an executive partner, based on frameworks that hold up in both public accounting and industry leadership roles.

In practice, CEL Capital sits in the space between “advice” and “in-house hire.” We install the core financial infrastructure, run the cadence with internal teams, and build the habits that keep it working after the fire drills end.

The model reflects Casey’s mentorship inside organizations recognized among the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, the technical rigor and standards developed through public accounting, and the pace, systems orientation, and technology fluency earned through exposure to private equity operations and public-company environments.

Our work is organized around three ideas that define CEL: 

Clarity. Execution. Leadership.

Core Values

  • We operate as one firm, unified by shared goals and mutual respect. Individual success is measured by collective achievement. We collaborate openly, share knowledge freely, and support one another.

  • We treat our clients, colleagues, and partners with empathy, respect, and fairness. We listen actively, communicate transparently, and build relationships rooted in trust. We recognize that people are at the center of everything we do, and we act with care in every interaction.

  • We are fiercely committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, partners, and stakeholders. We compete with integrity and discipline, always holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance, accountability, and professionalism.

  • We believe that passion drives performance. By fostering a culture where team members take pride and satisfaction in their work, we create an environment that promotes creativity, innovation, and sustainable success. .

Why CEL?

Strategic Finance. Fraction of the Cost

High-growth companies outsource legal, IT, and marketing to proven partners. Finance should be no exception. CEL offers embedded CFO and CPA leadership—without the burden of a full-time hire.

Immediate ROI

A W-2 CFO can cost $250K–$400K+ per year including bonuses, benefits, and equity. CEL delivers executive-level finance at 30–50% of the cost, with no long-term commitment and no dilution.

We Do the Work

In-house CFOs often delegate. Consultants hand off decks. CEL rolls up its sleeves—leading audits, reworking models, closing books, and rebuilding systems with your team. Led by a licensed CPA, we blend regulatory rigor with operator execution.

Faster Ramp, Lower Risk

Hiring a full-time CFO requires months of onboarding and comes with high opportunity cost if not a match. CEL drops in with industry-tested frameworks, immediately driving outcomes. CEL brings functional leadership without fixed overhead.

Flexible Capacity. Real-Time Support

With CEL, organizations pay for what they need. We scale up during transactions, system changes, or growth sprints—and down when operations stabilize.

CPA-Level Clarity + Execution

Finance is strategy, compliance, audit readiness, and reporting accuracy. With CPA credentials at the core, CEL ensures your house is built strong and defensible.