Houston, Texas

Bodi Braithwaite joined NOW CFO in 2014 and is a Partner of the Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah offices. He has provided companies with accounting and finance leadership services including; operating budgets, cash-flow forecasting, KPI creation & monitoring, equity & debt financing, international accounting, SEC reporting, audit & review prep, as well as management & financial reporting.

Prior to joining NOW CFO, Bodi worked primarily with E-Commerce and Merchant Processing companies. He has also worked with many technology companies, with a focus on Software Development and Software as a Service firms (SaaS).

Bodi attended Utah Valley University where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Accounting and Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.

Melissa Taylor joined NOW CFO as a Business Development Representative in October 2021 in the Houston, Texas market. She graduated from Houston Baptist University with a Bachelors in Music, with a concentration in vocal performance.   

Melissa has extensive experience in hospitality, both in group business sales at the property level, and property renovations at the ownership/management level, which gives her a unique background in client relations and brand management with small to mid-sized business owners. Her passion is connecting people, meeting needs and exceeding client expectations. Melissa truly values her clients and wants them to be set up for success.   

Scott Christensen, who joined NOW CFO in 2021 as a Consultant, has progressed to the role of Market President in Houston, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of Utah. Scott embarked on his career in banking, initially focusing on item clearing and international accounting at American Express. He later transitioned to public accounting as a tax preparer, specializing in operational businesses, oil and gas, conservation easements, and R&D. Through his expertise, clients have gained substantial tax savings and a deeper understanding of their financial data, vital for strategic decision-making.

Scott’s leadership abilities flourished at the firm, eventually leading him to become the Tax Director, overseeing a team of 15 accountants. He then ventured into private accounting, serving as interim CFO for a FinTech company, assuming the role of International Group Controller. Scott played a pivotal role in integrating the acquisition of a Money Service Bank, enabling the company’s expansion into e-payment services across 43 states. With an unwavering work ethic and determination, Scott is driven to propel his team and clients towards their professional and personal aspirations.