About

For CEO Management, the focus is simple: accurate financial records, organized systems, and consistent reporting that helps business owners understand their numbers and make confident decisions.

Founder

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CEO Management was founded by Cara Oden with a focus on bringing structure and clarity to the financial operations of landscape and snow removal businesses. After years of working closely with financial records, business operations, and day-to-day administration, Cara established the firm to provide organized bookkeeping systems that support steady, sustainable growth within the green & white industry. This focus allows for a deeper understanding of seasonal cash flow, materials, and industry-specific operational demands.

Cara is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, demonstrating proficiency in QuickBooks Online and best practices for maintaining accurate financial records within the platform.

For a detailed overview of Cara Oden’s professional background, work experience, education, and skills, please visit her LinkedIn profile.

Industry Experience & Certifications

In addition to bookkeeping certifications, Cara has completed industry-specific training in landscape and snow operations.

SIMA Certified Snow Professional (CSP)
Snowfighters Institute - Estimating Workshop (2022)
Ohio Landscape Association - Foreman / Crew Leader Training (2024)
Ohio Landscape Association - Plant ID Clinic (2024)
Ohio Landscape Association - Dormant Pruning Clinic (2023)
Ohio Landscape Association - Plant Health Care Day (2023)

Cara’s experience includes years of working directly within landscape and snow operations, supporting financial records, job cost tracking, and administrative systems that keep day-to-day service work organized and accountable.