Capone & Associates, a provider of bookkeeping, accounting and fractional CFO services, has added Patrick Duffy as a fractional chief financial officer.

According to a news release, Duffy brings extensive accounting and financial leadership experience to Wilmington-based Capone & Associates, "supporting business owners as they navigate strategic growth and operational complexity."

A graduate of University College Cork in Ireland, Duffy began his career at KPMG, where he earned his CPA and developed a strong foundation in audit and financial reporting. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles within corporate and private equity-backed organizations, serving as CFO and Controller for globally recognized companies including Honeywell, AerCap and BP Castrol, the release stated.

His expertise spans business planning, cash flow forecasting, strategic action planning and financial system optimization, according to the release.

"Patrick offers a global perspective, having held leadership roles across the United States as well as expatriate positions in Europe," the release stated. "He has a proven track record of overseeing business relocations, securing improved bank financing and leading large-scale ERP system implementations to support scalable growth."

Chris Capone, founder and CEO of Capone & Associates, stated in the release that Duffy's “global experience, strategic mindset and deep financial expertise make him a tremendous asset to both our team and the clients we serve.”