The modern CFO is under pressure to align systems, drive financial integrity and deliver cost savings fast. SolomonEdwards helps finance teams navigate these challenges with precision, combining strategic advisory, technical insight and executional support to streamline operations, strengthen compliance and drive measurable results.
Financial institutions face rising regulatory scrutiny, evolving tech demands and constant pressure to manage risk—all while modernizing at speed. SolomonEdwards helps you meet these challenges head-on. Our advisory, operational and technical experts are former regulators and industry veterans who work as an extension of your team to strengthen compliance, modernize operations and move critical initiatives forward with precision and confidence.
Our strategic professional search practice goes beyond the resumes to connect top-tier finance, accounting and business operations talent with leading employers. Our dedicated team places high-quality permanent talent that aligns with your business’ culture, goals and long‑term vision. Our consultative process and deep network ensure high‑impact, lasting hires that drive business success.
As Managing Partner, George Kelly will focus on modernizing the OCFO solution portfolio and optimizing team delivery nationally. He has over 30 years of experience in the business advisory, professional services and staffing areas. Based in Chicago, George is known as a proven leader adept at building strong teams, driving operational excellence and delivering value to clients. He was previously a Managing Director for a global organizational consulting firm leading growth in the private equity and industrial sectors.
Prior to that, he spent over 20 years in leadership roles at a global consulting and recruiting firm and its affiliated companies, where he held leadership roles overseeing bench management, sales and client services across audit, tax, compliance and accounting advisory. A Chartered Accountant (ACA), George also has experience in public accounting in the U.S. and holds a master’s degree in accounting and business management from University College Dublin.