Passion. Purpose. Profit
Who says you can’t have it all?
CFO and Operations advisory, ensuring your purpose-driven business can do good and make a profit.
IS THIS YOU?
You started your business fueled by purpose and driven by a vision. And then… the world changed.
As our businesses and markets shifted, so must we.
Are you an established or emerging business ready to ignite that passion again?
To leave behind complexity and exhaustion?
Then it’s time to let a strategic number geek like me open your books – and your eyes – to a new way of operating.
Secrets of a CFO
The 5 things every business owner wished they knew
trusted And Certified
Real-time visibility to finances
I love numbers, so you don’t have to. I bring two decades of Fortune 100 finance & operations experience to you.
- Advising and analysis to keep your business financially healthy and thriving.
- Developing the systems & structures to facilitate sustainable growth.
- Measure performance against budget and goals.
- Get to where you want to go faster.
Personalized Solutions
One size does NOT fit all.
- Tailored recommendations and solutions for your specific situation.
- Seamless integration between day-to-day accounting and tax strategy
- Local firm with local focus: I aspire to be your trusted advisor for life
- Goal to provide a positive ROI by delivering cash or time savings that far exceed my cost
Trusted advisor in all aspects of the business
I operate with a deep sense of ownership, and care for my customer’s companies as if they were my own.
- 20 years of Fortune 100 finance and operational expertise
- Innovative problem-solving
- Broad network of finance and industry partners to draw upon
- More time to focus on your business with a strong ally operationalizing your vision
Meet Colleen Ruhlin FOUNDER AND CEO
A lifelong Oregonian, Colleen founded Tailwind PDX with the goal of offering big business best practices to growing companies.
I bring Fortune 100 finance and operational expertise to your business.
I founded Tailwind PDX because I’m drawn to the energy and ambition of entrepreneurs, and want to help bring your vision to life. Finance shouldn’t be a burden, nor intimidating – it should be a critical asset in your toolkit for success.
Colleen maintains her composure and sense of humor in even the most difficult circumstances. She always addresses problems in a methodical way, is a strong people manager, a positive change agent and a fabulous work colleague.
Eric SamuelsVice President of Finance, Intel Corporation 
I consider Colleen a valued business partner and I would love to work with her again. Hiring her to bring structure to a dysfunctional team was one of my best management decisions at Intel.
Craig QuinnFinance Project Controller, Intel Corporation 
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You’ve got big dreams, I’ve got the action plans to get you there! I want to work with people who aren’t satisfied with the status quo.
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