Angela Rutherford
Finance · Strategy · Product
From leading design at The New York Times to building and exiting hospitality ventures, to managing portfolios at Deloitte — now channeling it all into micro SaaS products that solve real problems.
The Journey
2006 — 2013
The New York Times
Design Manager, New York, NY
Led a 22-person team delivering large-scale digital initiatives at the intersection of design and editorial. Recognized with the Publisher's Award for operational excellence.
MEDIA & DESIGN
2014 — 2018
The Royce Wine Bar
Founder & Director of Finance, Detroit, MI
Built and launched a premium hospitality venture from concept through profitable exit. Oversaw business planning, inventory forecasting, and full P&L management — achieving 144% ROI.
HOSPITALITY
2018 — 2021
Miracle Manor Boutique Hotel & Spa
Chief Financial Officer, Desert Hot Springs, CA
Acquired and led the financial turnaround of a distressed hospitality asset. Increased occupancy 20%, reduced costs 12%, doubled revenue, and delivered 35% ROI on a $960K acquisition before successful exit.
AQUISITION & TURNAROUND
2021 — 2023
Independent Consulting
Fractional CFO & Strategic Advisor, Detroit, MI
Advised early-stage and mid-market companies on financial strategy, modeling, and growth planning. Led due diligence and benchmarking for acquisitions and capital raises.
ADVISORY
2023 — Present
Deloitte
Finance Professional, Detroit, MI
Managing a $175M+ account portfolio and leading a team of ten global analysts and consultants. Driving process efficiencies, forecast routines, and stakeholder alignment. Selected for the STRIDE leadership development program.
BIG 4 FINANCE
Current Ventures
Building a portfolio of micro SaaS products at the intersection of finance, professional services, legal tech, and fintech.
Francis Royce
Strategic fractional CFO leadership for leaders who need clarity.
Theo
A CRM built for professional services teams.
Barrow
AI document review tool for paralegals and small legal firms — saving hours in manual contract review.
skreenr
Cross-platform terminal for prediction market traders.
Education
Quantic School of Business & Technology
Executive MBA, 4.0 GPA
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
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Whether it's fractional CFO work, SaaS collaboration, or just swapping ideas — I'm always open to the conversation.