Jillian Prendergast

About Jillian Prendergast

A strategic and insightful financial professional with deep experience across multiple industries as well public accounting, Jill is the quintessential fractional CFO. As a trusted advisor to her clients, she consistently delivers sophisticated strategies that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, identify new income streams, and drive bottom-line business results.Jill is a game-changer. Always ahead of the curve, she regularly introduces innovative accounting practices and leverages strategic technology to provide maximum value to her clients. She excels in process improvements, performance measurement techniques, and the implementation of fully integrated software systems, including more than 15 ERP or add-on technical solutions that have improved overall financial and operational efficiency.Jill’s mastery in identifying and developing new income streams and providing advice on market opportunities as well as strategic revenue diversification regularly contributes to business growth and sustainability. Beyond the big picture strategy, she excels at building the infrastructure to support growth, with robust budgeting and forecasting models that aid in strategic planning and financial management, as well as in implementing effective cash flow management tools and processes to ensure financial stability.ROI is critical to the value a fractional CFO brings to the business, and Jill collaborates seamlessly and objectively with leadership to develop meaningful, measurable KPIs that reflect the true value of investment in business operations and growth.An engaging and experienced leader and exceptional communicator, Jill has a proven track record of building highly effective teams. She excels in mentoring and developing financial professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement that enhances each individual’s skills and capabilities and helps them realize their potential in driving the business forward.

Experience

1. Director

   Barnes Dennig

   Jan 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

Education

• University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

  BBA, Accounting

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Cash Flow
• Financial Statements
• Journal Entries
• General Ledger
• Government Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Time Management
• Accounts Payable
• Auditing
• Gaap
• Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Hiring Practices
• Internal Controls
• Accounting
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Financial Accounting
• Fixed Assets
• Financial Reporting
• Budgets
• Finance