- Are you looking for dialogue with a business/financial advisor that can think beyond the numbers, beyond the financial function and bring an integrated and cross-functional approach? Jerry is a Business Adviser with broad functional background/experience in the financial, operations, sales & marketing, information technology and human resources functions. He understands the connections that are important to ensure all functional areas contribute to the growth and success of the enterprise.
- Are you looking for a business/financial advisor that understands the subtle dynamics that exist in startup and high growth environments? Jerry has experience building or participating as a member of a team that built companies in manufacturing and service environments…all of which occurred during periods of dynamic change and growth, including dramatic change in the markets/industries these companies served. It’s the kind of change that creates opportunity. Some of those organizations were local while others were global in scope. Some were start-ups with no revenue while others generated hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.
- Are you looking for a business/financial advisor who can connect the foundation of your financial picture (bookkeeping and cost) to strategic solutions that help build your net worth? Jerry understands how to connect a strategic vision to operational plans and tactics and define metrics (KPIs and other) that link those and can be used to monitor your growth.
- Do you know the variables that drive your business and its revenue and cost? Jerry started his career as a cost accountant, developing sound insights to the value it can bring to understanding your business and, more importantly, how to use it to reach your strategic goals. His hands-on experience in sensitivity analysis can help you define and understand the impact those variables have on your business.
- Do you need capital to grow? Jerry understands how to secure capital. He participated with a team that secured $170 million in capital to grow a company from $18 million in annual revenue to $105 million, including $40 million for a joint venture in South America. His network includes professionals who raise capital for new and growing companies.
- What is your exit strategy? Jerry has participated in 7 transitions, serving on due diligence teams, participating in divestitures and acquisitions (including a Chapter 11 reorganization post-acquisition). He can help identify and avoid the kinds of traps that can exist or identify the value drivers that maximize exit value.
- If Jerry doesn’t have the answer to your question, his network WILL have the answer. Jerry is part of multiple national organizations that bring best-in-class services to your life. His background can be seen at his LinkedIn profile Jerry M. Sledge, CPA and he can be reached at 540.421.7824.