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.
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.