Wes Lindquist is a results driven CFO with 20 years of experience in financial, accounting and operations management in many industries. CFO or Controller for over 100 companies on a consultant or full-time basis, from startup to $400 million in revenue, which combined to raise $200+ million in equity financing and $50+ million in debt through dozens of transactions since 2010. 2015 SDBJ CFO of the Year FinalistIn 2016, Wesley founded Precision Financial, a best-in-class, boutique CFO consulting firm serving dozens of businesses combining to hundreds of millions in annual revenue. In 2018, Wesley founded TheNumbersEdge.com, an education platform that teaches small business owners how to manage their bookkeeping and finances like a CFO.In 2020, Wesley published The Playbook To Managing Your Business By The Numbers, a book designed to teach business owners how to implement better bookkeeping, to understand financial statements, and to use the resulting financial information to maximize wealth, increase profit and improve peace of mind. Wes is highly experienced at building accounting systems that run efficiently in real time. Top tier interpreter of financial statements and designer of KPI measurements to reflect the financial health of businesses. Strong in relationship building with staff through Board levels.Prior to a career shift to consulting and part-time CFO work, was responsible for P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, GAAP compliance, project accounting, annual budget & cash flow management at multiple $100MM+, well run, established firms including private equity owned.Significant experience in the energy industry, including as Controller of a $400 million petroleum distribution and natural gas trading firm, and as Asst CFO of a 500-employee solar installer. Significant experience with construction and service companies. Well known as a leader and subject matter expert with direct-to-consumer / e-commerce businesses. Board member, Treasurer and Chairman of Finance committee at three nonprofits since 2006, attending 100+ board meetings.Specialties: CPA (California)MBA, Finance with Honors from the Jack Welch College of Business at Sacred Heart UniversityBA in Accounting Information Systems from James Madison University
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