HELLO
I'm Sherman Hu Enstrom, Principal at Guardian Financial Consulting, LLC.
At Guardian Financial, we specialize in turning strategic vision into measurable financial outcomes. As a trusted leader in the finance industry, our mission is
to help organizations strengthen their operational capacity through targeted business planning and staff development - driving sustainable growth and meaningful results. With Guardian, you get more than advice - you get a partner in growth.
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CFO AND VP FINANCE
With over 20 years of experience, I help organizations strengthen their financial operations and position themselves for long-term growth. My expertise spans financial reporting, budgeting, financial modeling, and tax planning, advisory and tax return preparation & filing—giving clients the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions.
I specialize in leading financial system implementations and integrations across platforms like Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics, MIP/Sage, and QuickBooks. My approach streamlines processes, improves team coordination, and delivers measurable cost savings through smarter resource utilization.
Clients rely on me to develop meaningful financial metrics and performance reports that uncover opportunities and drive improvement. I translate vision into action, aligning financial strategy with organizational goals to ensure every dollar works harder.
As part of my CFO readiness offering, I help emerging and established leaders build the executive mindset and technical capabilities needed for senior financial roles. This includes capital management, regulatory compliance, strategic communication, and cross-functional leadership—equipping teams to lead with confidence and clarity.
Beyond the numbers, I build strong financial teams and foster cultures of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're scaling, restructuring, or optimizing, I bring the insight and leadership to help you move forward with confidence.
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EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
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Bachelor of Science, Business Economics | Willamette University
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Portland State University
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Graduate Certificate in Accounting | Keller Graduate School of Management DeVry University
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Enrolled Agent (EA) Candidate. A federally-authorized tax practitioner licensed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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