Finance & Business Advisory

Strategic Finance
That Drives Real Business Performance.

From clean books to board-ready forecasts, I bring hands-on expertise in accounting, financial planning, business strategy, and fractional CFO leadership — so your business has the financial infrastructure it needs to grow.

Accounting & GAAP Reporting Financial Planning & Analysis Business Planning Fractional CFO
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The Challenge

Most businesses don't have a revenue problem. They have a finance infrastructure problem.

Without the right financial structure, even a profitable business can run out of cash, miss growth opportunities, and make decisions in the dark. I help you fix that — permanently.

"The right financial infrastructure doesn't just report what happened — it tells you what to do next."

Sound familiar?

  • Month-end close takes weeks instead of days
  • Leadership is flying blind without reliable financial visibility
  • Cash flow is unpredictable and forecasts are unreliable
  • No clear financial roadmap tied to business goals
  • You need CFO-level thinking but aren't ready for a full-time hire
What I Offer

Four Core Service Areas

Each engagement is tailored to your business — not a templated deliverable. Here is where I deliver the most impact.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Full-cycle accounting operations built for accuracy, speed, and audit readiness. I compress close cycles, establish control frameworks, and ensure your financials tell the true story of your business.

  • GAAP-compliant financial statements and month-end close
  • Reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
  • Internal controls, SOX readiness, and audit preparation
  • Fixed asset accounting and CIP tracking
  • Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash process design
  • Close cycle compression (proven: 23 days → 5 days)

Financial Planning & Analysis

Driver-based forecasting models, KPI dashboards, and executive reporting that connect financial results to operational decisions. Stop reacting to numbers — start leading with them.

  • Driver-based budgeting and forecasting models
  • Rolling reforecast design and cadence management
  • Power BI / Tableau KPI dashboards and executive reporting
  • Variance analysis and "Story of the Month" performance reports
  • Capital planning, NPV/ROI analysis, and investment modeling
  • S&OP alignment with supply chain and operations

Business Planning & Strategy

From startup financial models to growth-stage strategic plans, I build the financial roadmaps that give leadership the clarity and confidence to make bold decisions backed by data.

  • Business plan development with integrated financial projections
  • Cash flow modeling and working capital strategy
  • Capital structure and financing strategy
  • Board and banking presentation materials
  • Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
  • Operational cost visibility and margin improvement

Fractional CFO Services

CFO-level strategic partnership without the full-time cost. I embed with your leadership team to drive financial performance, manage risk, and build the infrastructure that scales with your business.

  • Strategic financial leadership and C-suite partnership
  • Cash flow management and liquidity optimization
  • Finance function assessment and team mentoring
  • ERP/BI system evaluation and implementation oversight
  • Banking relationships and debt covenant management
  • M&A financial due diligence and integration support
Signature Achievement
"Closed the month in 5 days — down from 23 — enabling $300K in added profit."

By automating reconciliations, standardizing flux reviews, and establishing RACI and sign-off governance, I transformed a broken close process into a competitive advantage — improving reporting accuracy and unlocking meaningful profit impact across 2021–2022.

5
Day month-end close (down from 23)
$300K
Added profit enabled through process improvement
15%
Forecast accuracy improvement via driver-based model
50K+
Sq-ft HQ project — full financial oversight & ROI analysis
How I Work

A Disciplined Four-Step Framework

Every engagement follows the same proven approach — because lasting financial improvement doesn't happen by accident.

1

Diagnose

I evaluate your finance function to uncover inefficiencies, control gaps, and structural issues limiting your performance and visibility.

2

Design

I define the processes, reporting structures, and financial models needed to support your business goals and growth trajectory.

3

Deliver

I implement the solutions — from close process redesign to forecasting models to board-ready reporting packages — with precision.

4

Sustain

I stay involved to ensure your team continues to operate at the new standard, with the tools and knowledge to maintain the gains.

Core Competencies

Built on Deep Finance Expertise

A comprehensive skill set developed across corporate accounting, FP&A, and capital project management in multi-department environments.

Financial Reporting (GAAP)
Capital Planning & Investment Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
KPI Dashboards & Executive Reporting
Internal Controls & SOX Readiness
Fixed Asset & CIP Accounting
Working Capital Optimization
S&OP / Capacity & Labor Planning
Procure-to-Pay & Order-to-Cash
ERP/BI System Enablement
Cross-Functional Ops Leadership
Continuous Improvement / Standard Work
Technology Stack
SAP Oracle Hyperion Power BI Tableau QuickBooks Great Plains JD Edwards Sage Service Titan
J. Brian Ingram, MBA — Finance & Business Consultant
J. Brian Ingram, MBA
Finance & Operations Leader
MBA — Accounting Systems & Business Analytics
BS — Accounting, Norfolk State University
FP&A · Controller · Fractional CFO
SAP · Oracle · Hyperion · Power BI
About

Meet J. Brian Ingram

Brian is a finance and operations leader with progressive experience in corporate accounting, FP&A, and capital project management across multi-department environments. He is known for compressing close cycles, building driver-based forecasts, and connecting financial results to operational execution.

He has partnered with senior leadership on capitalization strategy, cash flow management, and control frameworks that scale with business growth — delivering measurable results including a month-end close compressed from 23 days to 5, and $300K in added profit.

With an MBA in Accounting Systems & Business Analytics from LaSalle University and a BS in Accounting from Norfolk State University, Brian brings both the technical depth and strategic perspective that growing businesses need.

LaSalle University — MBA Norfolk State University — BS Accounting Raeford, NC
Let's Talk

Your finance function should be a competitive advantage.

Whether you need a clean set of books, a board-ready financial model, or a strategic partner to lead your finance function — let's start with a conversation.

bingram@cashflowprophet.com 240-703-8228
2501 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | 240-703-8228 | bingram@cashflowprophet.com