Darin Leman

Financial & Business Sherpa | CPA

The kind of financial guide every entrepreneur needs - a CPA who doesn’t just crunch numbers but crafts clear, actionable strategies to help you see what’s ahead. With over 25 years of experience spanning accounting, leadership, and business advising, I merge deep technical expertise with a people-first approach for growth & scalability, leading with empathy especially when the math isn’t mathing.

A Journey of Leadership & Impact

Beginning my career with a degree in Public Accounting, I spent 17 years at State Farm in various leadership roles. As a division manager, my focus centred around key revenue strategies like: what to sell, how to market and where to invest in advertising while optimizing fulfillment,

For the past five years, I’ve channeled my expertise into helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses, while supporting my family of 7 (wife & 5 kids). Whether securing a $2 million line of credit for a seasonal business or creating KPIs to align teams, he’s dedicated to turning numbers into actionable strategies for success.

  • Planning for growth year after year. Plan ahead with precision—because knowing what’s next turns guesswork into growth.

  • Thinking exit strategy first. Start with the finish line, then reverse-engineer success with a strategy that works.

  • Optimize your numbers today to unlock growth opportunities tomorrow.

What We Offer: Uplift Consulting

  • 3-months

    Providing a comprehensive snapshot of your business’s financial health, uncovering bling spots & ensuring all is running smoothly through a one-time assessment.

    This 2-hour assessment helps:

    • Grab a clear picture of where your business stands

    • Identify areas of improvement & potential risk

    • Unlock the option to transition to our Under the Cover CFO for continued growth/support

  • Get the benefits of an actual CFO without the commitment.

    We meet periodically to translate the bigger picture, instead of being stuck in the weeds of the details.

    Helping you:

    • Systemize your financials

    • Forecasting models for cash flow & profitability

    • Identifying wasted opportunities

    • Sales planning & cost management

  • Get peace of mind during tax season & have us do the returns for you to:

    • Ensure compliance

    • Maximize available tax benefits & deductions

    • Gain confidence in your financial reporting & tax filings

    Tax Returns vs. Tax Planning (making decisions to lower tax burden)

Freeing you from the spread-and-balance-sheet prison to fully focus on 10x growth by working on the business instead of in the business.