Where does Thomas Smith work?

Thomas Smith is Partner at Baird Capital.

What check size does Thomas Smith write?

Thomas Smith typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Thomas Smith

Investor

Partner at Baird Capital

Chicago, Illinois

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Thomas Smith is a Chicago-based CFO and private equity finance professional who works with portfolio companies on due diligence, M&A, strategic financial reporting, and integration initiatives. He previously spent six years at KPMG and holds a dual degree in finance and accounting from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Experience

Self-employedStrategic Finance Executive / CFOcurrent2023 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
Baird CapitalPrincipal, US Head of Portfolio Operations2012 — 2023Chicago, IL
KPMG USDirector Transaction Services2005 — 2012Chicago, Illinois, United States

Education

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignBS of Accounting & BS of Finance, Accounting / Finance2001 — 2005

Skills & more

Microsoft ExcelPortfolio ManagementSME developmentMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)KPI DashboardsFP&ABoard GovernanceC-LevelAccountingProject ManagementExecutive-level CommunicationExecutive Level Interaction

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Executive Presentation SkillsData AnalysisFinancial ReportingMergers & AcquisitionsAsset Based LendingCash ManagementCash Flow ForecastingKPI ImplementationAsset ManagmentAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningStrategic Reporting

CPA — Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Colleagues at Baird Capital

Aidan Elliott

Investment Director at Baird Capital

Andrew Ferguson

Partner at Baird Capital

Andrew McRae

Operating Advisor at Baird Capital

Andrew Szyman

Vice President at Baird Capital

Andy Tse

Consultant at Baird Capital

Anika Marie Allen

Business Development Specialist at Baird Capital

Anjan Krishna

Senior Associate at Baird Capital

Ashwin Sankrithi

Associate at Baird Capital

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Aidan Elliott

Investment Director at Baird Capital

Andrew Ferguson

Partner at Baird Capital

Becca Schlagenhauf

Partner at Baird Capital

Benedict Rocchio

Venture Partner and Senior Advisor at Baird Capital

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Thomas Smith work?: Thomas Smith is Partner at Baird Capital.
What check size does Thomas Smith write?: Thomas Smith typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.