Team - Clara CFO Group

Meet the Team

Hannah Smolinski, CPA

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Hannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO and consulting services firm providing small businesses with financial clarity.

Her experience working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms inspired her to bring that level of financial expertise to the small business community through financial strategy, best practices, and knowledge to realize their missions. 

Hannah received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina and her Masters of Professional Accountancy from University of Washington.

Laura Shiel, CPA, CFA

Co-owner and Chief Operating Officer

Laura is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with a breadth of experience ranging from public accounting to investment management and corporate finance.

She has a deep passion for small businesses rooting back to her family’s rhododendron nursery founded in the 1950s. As a co-owner at Clara CFO Group, Laura is the company’s Integrator and leads the Operations team. She also loves serving our amazing clients as a Virtual CFO.

Laura received her undergraduate degree and Masters of Professional Accountancy from University of Washington.