Jerry Vance is the founder and managing partner of Preferred CFO. With over 15 years of experience providing CFO consulting services to over 300 organizations, and 28 years in the financial industry, Jerry is one of the most experienced outsourced CFOs in the United States.
Jerry Vance has prepared over 300 long-term forecasts for a wide range of industries, including SaaS and software, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, hardware and construction, movie production, restaurants, education, direct sales, private equities, and more. Jerry has been instrumental in securing hundreds of millions of dollars of debt and equity financing, and has been integral to advising hundreds of companies in sustainable long-term growth.
Prior to specializing as a CFO Consultant, Jerry served as CFO and Controller for a number of public and private companies, some with international subsidiaries.
Jerry is a graduate from the University of Utah. He enjoys serving as a mentor to early-stage companies and is an active angel investor.
Areas of Expertise
Long-Term Forecasting
Equity Fundraising
Cash Flow Diagnosis & Solutions
Actual to Budget Analysis
Strategic Advisement
Notable Achievements
Board of Trustees for Wayne Brown Institute
Active Angel Investor
Mentor for Companies Seeking Capital
Assisted in Raising Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Financing for Hundreds of Companies
Education
University of Utah
Industry Experience
SaaS Software Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Hardware Construction Movie Production Restaurants Education Direct Sales Private Equities
Recent News & Articles
By Jerry Vance
How NOT to Use AI Systems in Financial Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed financial management processes across businesses. However, the misuse of AI systems can lead to costly errors, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities. Understanding the potential pitfalls of AI implementation is...
