Ronald S. Johnson
693 Styner #9, Moscow, ID 83843
916-524-3999
ron@corporateplanningllc.com
Education & Certifications
MBA, Finance – Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
BS, Business Administration (Marketing) – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA
AS, Electronic Technology – West Valley College, Saratoga, CA
Milken Institute/PL-X Training – TRUU Value Intellectual Property Pricing Models
Foresight Science and Technology – Commercialization Consultant Training
Professional Summary
Results-driven Corporate Financial Planner with over 40 years of expertise in financial consulting, strategic planning, and investment analysis. Proven track record in structuring and negotiating complex financial arrangements, business valuation, and cash flow forecasting. Adept at working with managing partners, CFOs, and leadership teams to design risk-appropriate financing strategies and long-term incentive plans. Deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, financial modeling, and investor readiness.
Core Competencies
Corporate Finance & Strategic Planning
Business Valuation & Financial Modeling
Debt & Equity Structuring
Mergers & Acquisitions
Succession Planning & Deal Structuring
Risk-Appropriate Financing Strategies
Financial Tools & Compensation Model Development
Investor & Stakeholder Relations
Budgeting, Forecasting, & Cash Flow Management
Professional Experience
Corporate Planning, LLC | Founder & Corporate Financial Planner
January 2025 – Present (Building on 40+ years of corporate planning expertise)
For over four decades, I have specialized in corporate financial planning, business valuation, and strategic advisory services. In January 2025, I formalized this expertise under Corporate Planning, LLC, continuing the same high-level financial consulting I have provided to businesses ranging from startups to multi-million-dollar corporations.
Advise managing partners, CFOs, and firm leaders on financial strategy, cash flow management, and risk-appropriate financing.
Develop and implement financial forecasting models to support decision-making for turnarounds, mergers, and growth initiatives.
Structure and negotiate debt and equity financing arrangements, ensuring businesses have the capital to succeed.
Guide firms through valuation and succession planning, ensuring seamless ownership transitions and investment-readiness.
Provide financial clarity and actionable insights through advanced financial modeling and investor-focused financial strategies.
Digilent, Inc. (A subsidiary of National Instruments) | Controller
August 2015 – January 2022
Led financial restructuring efforts, implementing streamlined reconciliation processes across general ledger, inventory, and banking systems.
Managed international transactions, consolidating multiple ledgers in foreign currencies.
Oversaw financial forecasting and budget variance reporting for corporate leadership.
Economic Modeling, LLC (EMSI, a subsidiary of CareerBuilder) | Controller
January 2012 – October 2014
Developed and maintained corporate budget models and financial performance reports for CareerBuilder’s corporate finance division.
Provided GAAP-compliant financial reporting and multi-national ledger consolidation.
The Interim Controller, Inc. | Contract CFO/Financial Analyst/Controller
January 2004 – December 2011
Provided financial consulting services to a diverse client base, including manufacturing, SaaS, medical devices, biotechnology, and technology firms.
Delivered in-depth financial analysis and valuation models for investment and M&A transactions.
Assisted in restructuring and turnaround initiatives, guiding companies through complex financial recoveries.
Allison Johnson Venture Partners | Biogenetic Ventures, Inc. | Partner/CFO
1999 – 2004
Negotiated intellectual property licensing agreements with research institutions such as the University of Washington, Mayo Clinic, and The Heart Institute of Spokane.
Developed the rNPV Biotech Valuation Model, a widely used tool for assessing drug development investments, published in Nature Biotechnology Journal and presented at ASTP in Prague.
Silicon Valley Consulting Group | Managing Partner
1990 – 1999
Advised venture-funded startups on corporate finance, business valuation, and investor readiness.
Provided strategic financial planning and operational budgeting for high-growth companies in Silicon Valley.
Publications & Presentations
Putting a Price on Biotechnology, Nature Biotechnology Journal (September 2001)
Valuing Biotechnology and the rNPV Model, ASTP Conference Presentation, Prague (June 2002)
Author - Principles for a Successful Tech Start-up Company with Little or No Money (2023)
Team developer for the creation of the rNPV technology model for valuing biotechnologies (2001)
Select Consulting Engagements
Chief Financial Officer – Heartport, Inc. (NASDAQ: HPRT) – Led financial positioning for sale to Johnson & Johnson.
Director of Finance – Landis & Gyr – Developed corporate budgeting for a $100M power management systems provider.
Director of Finance – Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California & Nevada – Interim finance leadership.
Corporate Planner – Vertical Networks – Developed investor-ready financial models for a Kleiner Perkins-backed telecom firm.
Corporate Planner – Visteon (Ford Motor Co.) – Built financial strategy for GPS system development division.
Corporate Planner and Interim CFO – Clickover – Called in by KPMG to structure this young company for a Pfd A venture round.
Financial Analyst – Intuit, Inc. – Developed forecasting models to drive expansion into a dedicated tech support facility.
Corporate Planner – Humbolt Creamery – Produced the financial structure for a 3-way merger for this Creamery.
Corporate Planner - Woodruff Sawyer – Prepared the financial plan for expansion into the Pacific Northwest region of the United States
Technology & Skills
Expert in MS Excel-based financial modeling and forecasting
Extensive experience with QuickBooks Online, Pro, and Enterprise
Financial software: NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion
Strong presentation skills with executive-level reporting experience
