Larry Bomback
Strategic Finance Executive • Team Builder • Change Agent
I'm the fractional CFO mission-driven nonprofits and higher education institutions call at their most critical moments.
As seen in
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Inside Higher Ed
- Forbes Business Council
- NonProfit PRO
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
- The Good Men Project
- American Theatre
- Blue Avocado
- Lehigh Valley Business
- Medium
- Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
- Americans for the Arts
- Edyth Bush Institute
- EACUBO
- Arts Council of Greater Greensboro
Nice to meet you.
I’m Larry Bomback. With over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit and higher education finance, I specialize in guiding organizations through critical moments of crisis and growth.
I’ve led multimillion-dollar turnarounds, secured tens of millions in strategic funding, and built the financial infrastructure that allows mission-focused leaders to make confident, data-backed decisions.
Known for translating financial complexity into boardroom clarity, I bring decisive action, honest insight, and strategic counsel when organizations need it most.
Working with select fractional clients, I help executive teams and boards navigate their toughest financial challenges and unlock their greatest opportunities.
I’ve Worked at Both Ends of the Spectrum. That’s Why I Can Read Yours.
I spent years as a senior finance executive at one of the most elite, best-resourced cultural institutions in the world. Bankers competed for our business, our name opened every door, and I managed the problems that come with that kind of success, from lawsuits attracted by deep pockets to the complacency wealth invites.
Then I led finance at a college fighting for its survival, where cash was short, every decision was urgent, and the next payroll set the agenda.
Almost no finance leader gets to work at both extremes. I did, and it gave me something no textbook or MBA can: a working map of the entire spectrum. When I sit down with your board, I can tell within a meeting or two where you stand, which direction you’re moving, and what’s likely coming next, whether that’s the hidden risks inside a healthy balance sheet or the real options still open to a stressed one.
I have seen what comfortable looks like and what desperate looks like, so I recognize both, even in their early stages. I also keep a firm line. If an organization is past the point where I can help, I’ll tell you so rather than take the engagement.
Let’s find out where you stand.
Board Affiliations
I'm deeply committed to giving back to organizations that align with my values and mission. These board affiliations reflect my ongoing investment in causes and institutions that matter.
Angel Investments
I actively invest in innovative businesses and arts ventures that combine creative vision with strategic potential. My portfolio includes ventures ranging from craft distilleries to theatrical productions and technology startups.
How We Can Work Together
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Fractional CFO & Strategic Consulting
I partner with mission-driven organizations in moments of crisis or growth to provide interim CFO leadership, financial turnarounds, and strategic counsel that creates clarity and drives results.
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Speaking & Thought Leadership
I speak on complex financial challenges, strategic nonprofit leadership, and the boardroom dynamics that drive organizational transformation.
“Larry Bomback is the most exceptional CFO I’ve worked with. His rare ability to simplify complex nonprofit finance concepts and communicate them clearly to any audience—board members, staff, or external partners—sets him apart. Larry’s strategic thinking and clear communication were vital in guiding Albright College through a challenging financial period. Any organization would be fortunate to have him leading their financial strategy.”
— James Gaddy, COO, Albright College
