Richard Burke
Outsourced CFO and M&A Advisor
My goal is to help business owners look at their company through a buyer’s eyes, identify the risks and opportunities, and build a plan that gets them where they want to go.
About
Richard Burke is a CFO Consultant and Merger & Acquisition Advisor with DHJJ, bringing over three decades of financial management experience to our Outsourced CFO Service Group. During that time, he spent 21 years as the CFO for middle and upper-market companies across various industries. Additionally, Rick owned and directed a public accounting firm, specializing in tax, accounting and business advisory services. Rick has deep knowledge of a variety of industries, such as healthcare, professional services, oil and energy, manufacturing, and international import/export.
More recently, Rick has worked as an independent business consultant and M&A advisor. As a Certified M&A Advisor, he has experience in representing middle-market clients on both the buy and sell side of transactions. He has expertise in all aspects of M&A, including due diligence, deal structuring, quality of earnings analysis, business valuation, and exit strategy planning.
He holds several professional licenses, including CPA, Chartered Global Managerial Accountant (CGMA), and Certified M&A Advisor (CM&AA). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a minor in Law from Western Michigan University as well as an MBA from Webster University.
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Rick lives in Bartlett with his wife, Lisa, and two young adult sons.
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He loved performing music back in the day and still enjoys sports and classic muscle cars.
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Rick coached youth football and travel baseball for 14 years.
Latest Thinking & Research
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How OBBBA Depreciation Changes Impact Equipment Purchases
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Section 179 vs. Bonus Depreciation in 2026: Which is Better?
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Accounting Automation That Pays Off: What to Automate and What to Measure
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How Can a Profitable Business Run Out of Cash?
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Beyond Nexus: Why Multistate Sales Tax Compliance Requires a Broader Review
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What Business Decisions Create State Tax Problems? [Ask a DHJJ CPA Episode 9]
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What Is Financial Scenario Planning and Why Does It Matter?
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