GHJ Acquires Blueprint CFO

Top 100 Firm expands presence in Southern California with fractional CFO services acquisition.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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GHJ, a Top 100 accounting firm, has acquired Blueprint CFO, a fractional CFO services firm based in Los Angeles. The transaction expands GHJ's breadth of services and geographic footprint in Southern California. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Why it matters

The acquisition allows GHJ to strengthen its ability to support businesses throughout their lifecycle by adding Blueprint CFO's specialized fractional CFO services and expertise, particularly in the construction, manufacturing, and technology industries.

The details

GHJ, which ranked No. 100 on Accounting Today's 2025 Top 100 Firms list with $62 million in revenue, acquired Blueprint CFO as of November 1, 2025. The move expands GHJ's presence in Southern California and adds Blueprint CFO's team and clients to GHJ's full-service platform.

  • GHJ acquired Blueprint CFO as of November 1, 2025.

The players

GHJ

A Top 100 accounting firm based in Los Angeles that services businesses and nonprofits, with industry specialties in food and beverage, media and advertising, entertainment and nonprofit.

Blueprint CFO

A fractional CFO services firm headquartered in Los Angeles that works across all industries but specializes in construction, manufacturing and technology.

Tom Barry

The managing partner of GHJ.

Jim Downes

The founder of Blueprint CFO.

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What they’re saying

“This is a natural extension of our commitment to serving clients where they are and helping them scale with purpose. Blueprint CFO has built a reputation for high-quality work and deep relationships. We are excited to welcome their team and strengthen GHJ's ability to support businesses throughout every stage of their lifecycle.”

— Tom Barry, Managing Partner, GHJ (Accounting Today)

“Joining GHJ allows us to bring even more value to our clients while staying true to the personalized service that defines Blueprint CFO. Our clients now have access to a wider range of expertise and resources, including GHJ's national footprint and full-service platform — all delivered with the same hands-on approach they know and trust.”

— Jim Downes, Founder, Blueprint CFO (Accounting Today)

The takeaway

The acquisition of Blueprint CFO strengthens GHJ's position as a leading accounting firm in Southern California, allowing it to provide more comprehensive services and resources to businesses across a range of industries, particularly in the construction, manufacturing, and technology sectors.