Michelle Delker is the founder and CEO of The William Stanley CFO Group, a highly respected fractional CFO firm based in Tampa, Florida. Known for delivering exceptional results, the firm specializes in guiding high-growth companies through critical transitions, providing financial leadership that drives measurable outcomes. On average, clients achieve a $1.5M return for every $100k invested with the firm, underscoring its reputation for delivering exceptional value.
A licensed CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Simpson College (2004) and a master’s degree in accounting from The University of Tampa (2009), Michelle also earned a Strategic CFO Certificate from Wharton Executive Education in 2022. Her professional foundation is built on more than two decades of financial leadership in diverse industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.
Before founding The William Stanley CFO Group, Michelle held key leadership roles at organizations ranging from a $700M General Electric affiliate to a $300M skilled nursing enterprise, where she served as chief financial officer. During her five-year tenure as CFO, she led complex initiatives that reshaped the organization’s financial landscape:
With a deep understanding of the pressures facing high-growth companies, Michelle founded The William Stanley CFO Group with a clear mission: to deliver the same standard of financial excellence found in Fortune 500 companies to the small businesses that serve as the backbone of our economy.
Her firm's tailored approach empowers clients to make informed decisions, overcome obstacles, and drive sustainable growth.
Michelle serves as treasurer for Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County and is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In 2024, she was recognized as a "Woman Who Wins" finalist by Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, and her firm won The Tampa Bay Chamber's Start-Up Small Business of the Year Award.
