About Us

A light and refreshing feel to your business.

Helping you write your business story in real time with vendors, employees, and data. Having a better view for of your business allows for a clearer [n]arrative.

Arrative is a team of seasoned finance, accounting, compliance, and HR professionals dedicated to helping government contractors excel. We leverage our extensive government contracting experience to provide comprehensive support for our clients. 

Our experts, including former CFOs, Controllers, and Auditors, have firsthand experience in Government Contractor environments, allowing us to deliver effective, streamlined solutions for businesses aiming to advance. 

We proudly support contractors of all sizes, offering crucial services and technology across various government sectors. Our track record spans every stage of growth—from startup to expansion and acquisition—while maintaining compliance with government regulations. Our mission is to strengthen your back-office functions to empower you to focus on business growth. 

Unmatched Expertise in GovCon Finance and Compliance:

Arrative Consulting boasts a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in the GovCon sector. This includes former CFOs, Controllers, and Auditors who bring a deep understanding of government regulations and compliance requirements. This allows us to offer tailored solutions in finance, accounting, compliance, and HR functions, ensuring our clients are always a step ahead in the government contracting landscape. 

Efficient, Customized Back-Office Support:

We understand that every contractor has unique challenges and goals. That’s why Arrative Consulting offers customized back-office solutions that enhance your finance, accounting, compliance, and HR functions. By streamlining these processes, we help you save time and resources, allowing you to concentrate on delivering exceptional services and technology to your government partners. 

Unanet Partner Of The Year 2023 - 2024

Unanet Rising Star Partner of the Year 2022 - 2023

Meet The Experts

Tomaz Fernandes

Tomaz Fernandes

Managing Director

With over 20 years in government contracting, Tomaz brings a wealth of expertise as an Auditor, CFO, and Consultant. He has helped contractors implement ERP systems, manage general accounting functions, ensure compliance, and develop strategic plans.

Lea Renfroe

Lea Renfroe

Principal Consultant

With over 20 years in the GovCon space, Lea has built a respected career in executive financial leadership, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, government compliance, and system implementation. Her hands-on approach has been pivotal in transforming financial and project management systems and driving informed decision-making through her insights.

Julie Hodges

Julie Hodges

Principal Consultant

Julie, a seasoned CPA, has been aiding the Government Contracting community in accounting and compliance since 2005. As a Unanet Certified Implementer and daily user since 2011, she has led successful implementations for numerous small to medium-sized businesses. Her diverse experience encompasses public accounting and various private industries.

Erik Krauss

Erik Krauss

Principal Consultant

Erik Krauss, a CPA with 25 years of accounting experience, excels in public accounting, government contracting, and Unanet implementations. Renowned as the ‘client whisperer’ for his calm demeanor and communication skills, Erik’s expertise in financial reporting has led to numerous successful projects.

Jamee Cocke

Jamee Cocke

Principal Consultant

As a CPA, Jamee has an extensive 25-year career in accounting, marked by significant roles in government contracting and as a controller. His experience spans multiple industries, including work with Fortune 500 companies. Jamee is proficient in financial statement preparation, budgeting, projections, and ERP implementations.

David Cox

David Cox

Senior Consultant

David is an experienced Unanet user and Certified Unanet Implementer with a strong background in government contracting. He has served as both an Accountant and Consultant, managing tasks such as billing, month-end closing, compliance, and financial statement preparation.