John Canter is a partner in the Mid-Atlantic practice of Hardesty, LLC. John is a powerhouse CFO and COO with a proven track record in operations, finance, FP&A, and investor relations. Specializing in middle-market enterprises, he partners with investors, CEOs, and founders to scale operations and drive growth. John has led strategic acquisitions and optimized systems to boost revenue and profitability.

He is an expert in quickly diagnosing and resolving operational issues, unlocking bottlenecks, and driving efficiency. With extensive experience in M&A, IPOs, financial restructuring, and ERP implementations, John’s core competencies include contract negotiation, business integration, organizational optimization, treasury management, and private equity relations.

John’s dynamic leadership and strategic vision make him the perfect asset for fast-growing mid-market companies looking to scale from $25M to $100M in revenue. As a mentor for Lighthouse Labs, Techstars, Seed Spot, and Venture Asheville, he also shapes the next generation of business leaders.

John has his MBA from Wheeling University.