About
Meet Steve Ashworth, CPA
A working CFO and CPA with over 20 years inside businesses, now helping companies put AI to work in finance and operations.
Unlike many CPAs who spend their careers solely in public accounting, Steve has spent his inside businesses, first as a Controller and today as CFO of a West Michigan manufacturer with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. That experience shapes everything he does.
Today he applies that inside view to AI. As a sitting CFO, he builds agents and automated workflows in his own finance department first, then brings what works to clients, from accounting to procurement.
He understands
- How decisions affect cash flow, not just tax returns
- How systems, processes, and people impact financial results
- How frustrating it is when financial advice isn't practical
What clients deserve
- Straight answers, not jargon
- Planning before problems, not explanations after
- A CPA who actually responds and thinks like an owner
Steve holds a Bachelor's degree from Purdue and a Master's degree in Accounting from GVSU, is a licensed CPA, and has worked with companies ranging from small owner-led businesses to larger manufacturing and technology organizations, including work in ERP systems, cost accounting, R&D tax credits, and forecasting.
Outside of work, Steve is a husband, father, and endurance athlete who enjoys biking, running, swimming, and spending time outdoors. That mindset of discipline, preparation, and long-term thinking carries directly into how he serves clients.
Ashworth Accounting & Tax was founded to bring that same clarity and preparation to business owners who want to grow intelligently and keep more of what they earn.