Your Business Deserves More Than Just Advice. It Needs Executive Leadership.
We provide integrated, fractional leadership across strategy, finance, and operations to help established Portland businesses scale with confidence. Get the C-suite expertise you need to drive growth, optimize performance, and achieve your vision.
Stop Juggling. Start Leading.
You’ve built a strong business in Portland – you know what it takes to succeed. But as you grow, new challenges emerge: the drag of inefficient processes, the weight of critical financial decisions, and the overwhelming task of choosing the right technology. You’re not looking for another outsider; you need a strategic partner who truly understands.
At m2square Consulting, that’s precisely what we offer. We become an integrated part of your team, cutting through the complexity to provide clarity, control, and the confidence to drive your business forward.
Integrated Expertise for Sustainable Growth
We bridge the gap between your operations, technology, and finances, providing the integrated leadership you need to scale effectively.
Executive & Strategic Advisor
For leaders fighting daily fires instead of scaling strategically, we provide experienced, CEO-level guidance to move forward. Navigate complexity, make confident decisions, and drive key initiatives with over 20 years of real-world CEO experience.
Learn more →Financial Consulting & Advisory
When financial strategies can’t support ambition, we bring clarity. Combining Big 4 discipline with practical CFO knowledge, we build robust financial foundations to mitigate risk and drive sustainable growth.
Learn more →Operational Excellence & Efficiency
If hard work isn’t yielding better results, we find and fix hidden inefficiencies. Applying Lean, Six Sigma, and CEO experience, we streamline workflows for reduced costs, increased capacity, and scalable growth.
Learn more →Strategic Technology & Software Advisory
Stop guessing on software and avoid costly mistakes. As independent advisors, we translate business needs into technical requirements, vet vendors, and guide implementation to ensure you get full value from your investment.
Learn more →The Right Blend of Expertise for Portland Businesses
We combine visionary, data-driven strategy with rigorous financial and operational leadership. German precision meets American practicality—a partnership built to deliver results for your SME.
Meet Our Senior Partners
Experienced leaders dedicated to your business’s strategic growth and operational excellence.
Michael Zelenka
Senior Partner & Lead Strategist
As a former CEO, Michael Zelenka knows what it takes to lead from the front. For over a decade, he commanded a medium sized European manufacturing and construction group, holding ultimate P&L responsibility and architecting the 1, 5, and 10-year strategic visions that drove their success. His leadership delivered tangible results, including an 187% increase in average net income margin and a ~20% market share expansion through strategic acquisitions.
Michael didn’t just strategize; he executed. He championed enterprise-wide digital transformations, implementing critical ERP, CRM, and Workspace systems that unlocked significant operational efficiencies and embedded data-driven decision-making into the core of the business.
Today, Michael channels this firsthand executive experience – blending German precision with American practicality – into m2square Consulting. His focus is clear: to help you cut through the noise, identify the right (often existing) technologies, and implement practical, AI-powered strategies that deliver measurable ROI, optimize your operations, and secure sustainable, profitable growth. He translates complex challenges into actionable roadmaps, ensuring your business is ready for what’s next.
Michelle Dion Zelenka
Senior Partner & CFO Strategist
CPAMichelle Dion Zelenka partners with ambitious Portland SMBs to build the robust financial and operational backbone essential for scalable, sustainable growth. Her unique blend of Big Four precision (13+ years at PwC) and hands-on SMB leadership was proven when, as CFO, she helped a private construction firm achieve a remarkable 400% growth. This firsthand experience makes her adept at translating high-level financial strategy and risk management into practical, actionable system implementations tailored for your business.
As your CFO Strategist at m2square, Michelle applies her expertise in multi-departmental leadership (Finance, HR, IT) and her proficiency with proven frameworks to fortify your operations. She focuses on embedding financial integrity and operational excellence deep within your company, equipping you not just to navigate challenges, but to confidently seize growth opportunities.
We Understand Portland.
We Understand Your Business.
Leverage our deep local insight and proven executive experience to achieve your most ambitious goals.
You Get a Executive’s Perspective
Our strategies aren’t from a playbook; they’re from the boardroom. With over a decade of Executive experience managing P&L, corporate strategy, and capital allocation for a multi-million dollar holding company, we understand the weight of the decisions you face because we’ve made them.
Growth That’s Both Aggressive and Disciplined
We know how to ignite and manage growth. Michael’s leadership drove a 187% increase in net income margin and expanded market share by 25% via acquisition. Michelle’s financial stewardship scaled operations by 400%, ensuring integrity and systems handled rapid expansion. Benefit from leaders who can accelerate and manage velocity.
Strategic Vision Built on a Financial Foundation
We deliver a powerful combination: Michael architects long-term strategic vision (1, 5, 10-year plans) from CEO experience. Michelle, as a CFO and Big Four Director, ensures this vision becomes financial reality with robust budgets, forecasts, and internal controls for sustainable success.
Technology Implementation with C-Suite Oversight
We’ve led digital transformation from every critical angle. Michael championed enterprise ERP/CRM from the CEO’s chair (strategic value, operational synergy). Michelle directed ERP/HRIS from the CFO’s view, ensuring rigorous SOX-level internal controls and financial reporting integrity.
Unmatched Credibility with Key Stakeholders
Dealing with boards, financing, or audits? We’ve sat on every side of the table. Michael reported to boards and managed shareholder relations. Michelle was the primary liaison to banks, auditors, and bonding providers. This gives you unparalleled credibility in critical business relationships.
Ready to Achieve a New Level of Clarity and Control?
Let’s discuss your business objectives and explore how a practical, integrated approach to strategy, technology, and finance can help you achieve them. A confidential, no-obligation consultation is the first step.