PKF Clear Thinking, a business advisory firm and subsidiary of PKF O’Connor Davies, an accounting, tax and advisory practice, hired Marjorie Kaufman as a partner. Kaufman, who has provided turnaround and interim management expertise for companies around the U.S. for more than 30 years, has experience developing and implementing strategic and financial plans that drive business success and control costs. She will be based out of the firm’s Boston office.
“With a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience in diverse industries, Margie is an outstanding addition to the team,” Stuart Kessler, CEO of PKF Clear Thinking, said. “I am confident that her unique problem-solving skills and C-suite mindset will be tremendous assets to our clients.”
Kaufman joined PKF Clear Thinking from Christmas Tree Shops, where she served as CFO. Prior to her position at Christmas Tree Shops, Kaufman spent 15 years at a middle-market turnaround and restructuring firm, frequently serving as interim chief restructuring officer and CFO for companies experiencing financial difficulties. As part of those engagements, she provided cash flow management services, conducted business plan viability analyses, designed and steered turnaround action plans, managed debt and equity placement, sourced refinancing, and leveraged her deep expertise in forensic accounting. Kaufman’s work has spanned many industries, including retail, car rental and sales, distribution, health care, education, manufacturing, food and beverage and professional services.
Kaufman was recently named chair of The International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC), the premier international networking and professional growth organization for women in the restructuring and insolvency industry. She is a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and previously served as the president and director of the Northeast Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, now serving as a member of the past president’s council for the chapter. Kaufman, a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, frequently speaks on various aspects of restructuring and has been published in the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.
