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Rankin Makenzie was a tremendous help to my small business. I needed an accounting professional who could quickly evaluate software options and recommend the best fit for our needs and budget. Paige took the time to understand our company and how we operate, then clearly explained the advantages and disadvantages of each option. We chose a streamlined solution that works far better for our business and was well worth the investment. Paige earned my trust, was a great fit for our company, and will always feel like part of our team.

Kelly Nicholson, Business Manager

Rufty Homes

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Paige is a seasoned CFO with over 25 years of senior-level financial leadership in public and private companies. She brings deep expertise in cash-flow management, forecasting, operational optimization, and M&A execution, consistently delivering measurable improvements in liquidity, cost structure, and profitability.  Ms. Cocke has served in a multitude of industries, including healthcare, tobacco, retail & consumer, manufacturing, insurance, media & publishing, construction, and due diligence reviews.

Ms. Cocke brings strong skills from her experience in the following areas:  

Accounting & Controllership

  • Full-cycle GAAP accounting and internal control design
  • Audit and tax coordination
  • ERP system governance

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Sources & Uses analysis
  • 13-week rolling cash forecasts and multi-scenario liquidity planning
  • Credit line renegotiation, banking relationships, and capital structuring
  • Insurance and vendor optimization for working capital efficiency

FP&A & Forecasting

  • Driver-based financial models and KPI frameworks
  • Scenario planning and pro forma modeling
  • Improved forecasting accuracy and margin expansion

Leadership & Team Development

  • Executive coaching and succession planning
  • Cross-functional team leadership and development

M&A Execution

  • Valuation modeling and due diligence
  • Acquisition forecasting and integration planning
  • Playbook development for operational continuity

Operational Excellence

  • Process redesign and close-cycle acceleration
  • Real-time dashboard reporting and ERP implementations (Oracle/NetSuite)
  • Month-end close reduction and visibility into cash/margin

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • IPO readiness and SEC reporting
  • Board and investor communications
  • Private equity due diligence

Currently, Ms. Cocke serves as fractional CFO for:

  • Browe Construction Co., a general contractor specializing in site concrete and infrastructure work.
  • California Closets, a home improvement and custom storage/organization company specializing in professionally designed and installed closets, cabinetry, and storage solutions for residential spaces.

Career Timeline

Joined Rankin McKenzie as Partner in 2025

Chief Executive Officer, Realize Success LLC | Raleigh, NC | Feb 2020 – Present

  • Leads a boutique consultancy delivering finance and leadership programs that have increased executive productivity by 25% and sustained client satisfaction above 95%.

Chief Financial Officer, PMC Commercial Interiors | Raleigh, NC | Apr 2021 – Oct 2023

  • Reduced month-end close from 30 to 10 days through process redesign and real-time operational dashboards.
  • Negotiated bank-line fee reduction of 25 bps, improving liquidity for expansion initiatives.

Vice President of Finance, Baker Residential | Raleigh, NC & NY/NJ | May 2019 – Apr 2021

  • Streamlined land-acquisition forecasting, driving a 10% increase in project margins.
  • Secured $80 K in annual insurance savings and negotiated vendor terms to bolster working capital.
  • Accelerated close process to five days, enabling faster strategic decision-making.

Chief Financial Officer, Terramor Homes | Raleigh, NC | Apr 2017 – May 2019

  • Built M&A valuation and integration models that supported the division’s acquisition by D.R. Horton.
  • Reduced blended borrowing costs by 50 bps across multiple banking relationships.

Director of Finance, Meritage Homes | Raleigh, NC | Aug 2014 – Apr 2017

  • Delivered forecasts accurate to within 20 bps on direct margin.
  • Implemented “percent complete” field reporting to ensure audit compliance and operational alignment.

Director & Strategy Leader, Genworth Financial | Raleigh, NC | Jan 2011 – Aug 2014

  • Developed enterprise strategic roadmaps and led competitive-intelligence initiatives.

Director, GAAP FP&A & SEC Reporting, Genworth Financial | Raleigh, NC | May 2001 – Jan 2011

  • Condensed quarter-end close by three weeks through driver-based forecasting and process improvements.
  • Managed all SEC filings and financial reporting for the $10 billion GE Financial Assurance IPO.

Education & Credentials

  • B.S. in Accounting, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Certified Public Accountant (VA)
  • Member, AICPA
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Rankin Makenzie was a tremendous help to my small business. I needed an accounting professional who could quickly evaluate software options and recommend the best fit for our needs and budget. Paige took the time to understand our company and how we operate, then clearly explained the advantages and disadvantages of each option. We chose a streamlined solution that works far better for our business and was well worth the investment. Paige earned my trust, was a great fit for our company, and will always feel like part of our team.

Kelly Nicholson, Business Manager

Rufty Homes

Linkedin-in
Send an Email

Paige is a seasoned CFO with over 25 years of senior-level financial leadership in public and private companies. She brings deep expertise in cash-flow management, forecasting, operational optimization, and M&A execution, consistently delivering measurable improvements in liquidity, cost structure, and profitability.  Ms. Cocke has served in a multitude of industries, including healthcare, tobacco, retail & consumer, manufacturing, insurance, media & publishing, construction, and due diligence reviews.

Ms. Cocke brings strong skills from her experience in the following areas:  

Accounting & Controllership

  • Full-cycle GAAP accounting and internal control design
  • Audit and tax coordination
  • ERP system governance

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Sources & Uses analysis
  • 13-week rolling cash forecasts and multi-scenario liquidity planning
  • Credit line renegotiation, banking relationships, and capital structuring
  • Insurance and vendor optimization for working capital efficiency

FP&A & Forecasting

  • Driver-based financial models and KPI frameworks
  • Scenario planning and pro forma modeling
  • Improved forecasting accuracy and margin expansion

Leadership & Team Development

  • Executive coaching and succession planning
  • Cross-functional team leadership and development

M&A Execution

  • Valuation modeling and due diligence
  • Acquisition forecasting and integration planning
  • Playbook development for operational continuity

Operational Excellence

  • Process redesign and close-cycle acceleration
  • Real-time dashboard reporting and ERP implementations (Oracle/NetSuite)
  • Month-end close reduction and visibility into cash/margin

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • IPO readiness and SEC reporting
  • Board and investor communications
  • Private equity due diligence

Currently, Ms. Cocke serves as fractional CFO for:

  • Browe Construction Co., a general contractor specializing in site concrete and infrastructure work.
  • California Closets, a home improvement and custom storage/organization company specializing in professionally designed and installed closets, cabinetry, and storage solutions for residential spaces.

Career Timeline

Joined Rankin McKenzie as Partner in 2025

Chief Executive Officer, Realize Success LLC | Raleigh, NC | Feb 2020 – Present

  • Leads a boutique consultancy delivering finance and leadership programs that have increased executive productivity by 25% and sustained client satisfaction above 95%.

Chief Financial Officer, PMC Commercial Interiors | Raleigh, NC | Apr 2021 – Oct 2023

  • Reduced month-end close from 30 to 10 days through process redesign and real-time operational dashboards.
  • Negotiated bank-line fee reduction of 25 bps, improving liquidity for expansion initiatives.

Vice President of Finance, Baker Residential | Raleigh, NC & NY/NJ | May 2019 – Apr 2021

  • Streamlined land-acquisition forecasting, driving a 10% increase in project margins.
  • Secured $80 K in annual insurance savings and negotiated vendor terms to bolster working capital.
  • Accelerated close process to five days, enabling faster strategic decision-making.

Chief Financial Officer, Terramor Homes | Raleigh, NC | Apr 2017 – May 2019

  • Built M&A valuation and integration models that supported the division’s acquisition by D.R. Horton.
  • Reduced blended borrowing costs by 50 bps across multiple banking relationships.

Director of Finance, Meritage Homes | Raleigh, NC | Aug 2014 – Apr 2017

  • Delivered forecasts accurate to within 20 bps on direct margin.
  • Implemented “percent complete” field reporting to ensure audit compliance and operational alignment.

Director & Strategy Leader, Genworth Financial | Raleigh, NC | Jan 2011 – Aug 2014

  • Developed enterprise strategic roadmaps and led competitive-intelligence initiatives.

Director, GAAP FP&A & SEC Reporting, Genworth Financial | Raleigh, NC | May 2001 – Jan 2011

  • Condensed quarter-end close by three weeks through driver-based forecasting and process improvements.
  • Managed all SEC filings and financial reporting for the $10 billion GE Financial Assurance IPO.

Education & Credentials

  • B.S. in Accounting, Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Certified Public Accountant (VA)
  • Member, AICPA

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