As a fast-growing professional service firm, we were transitioning a very experienced controller into the CFO role. We needed someone who could bridge the gap as we sought a new controller and also serve as a mentor to our new CFO. Jon Kennedy was a perfect match. He collaborated with us on an appropriate scope of work to meet our goals and successfully assisted us through this transition period. Jon was a true partner and made a positive difference for our organization.
We have found a valuable asset to add to our team, Jon Kennedy. Like many businesses, our financial situation is unique to our business. He jumped right in to learn how our business operates to get a full understanding of our current financial picture and future financial needs. Jon has assisted with cash flow forecasting to ease the challenges that come with a seasonal business. He’s been instrumental in assisting with new software integration and restructuring our chart of accounts to easily pull financial data. Gaining access to this data is a game changer for our business. Jon is personable, genuine, honest, and works hard to make himself available to us. I’ve learned so much from him in the short time that he’s been working with us. I’m excited to continue working with him to better the business.
I am honored to offer a testimonial regarding Jon Kennedy’s outstanding service to the Institute for Medical Research. Jon came to our organization at a time of tremendous upheaval, comprising C-Suite turnover, massive growth and accounting and HR software transitions. He provided rock-solid advice and financial oversight throughout the staff and leadership changes, flexing admirably around each person’s needs. Jon helped me (the Interim CEO) grasp the major business components and cash flow challenges quickly and accurately. He was direct, honest and professional in his dealings with the staff, sponsors and Board, and we all relied on him for his foresight and analyses. It was an honor to serve with Jon on behalf of North Carolina Veterans.
Jon brought expertise to us on Day 1 and started immediately digging into the details. He helped us establish better accounting practices in a scalable way that supports our growth goals. Most importantly for us has been his flexibility with scheduling to work around our needs.
As an operationally focused financial executive with over 30 years of experience, Jon Kennedy has a unique background ranging from privately held start-ups to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies.
He started his career with KPMG and subsequently worked as the CFO for 4 different companies in the Healthcare, Technology, and Service-based industries. Mr. Kennedy also worked in senior financial management for the largest CRO in the world.
Most recently, he provided part-time CFO and financial consulting services to entrepreneurial companies. In addition to his diverse accounting, finance and business background, Mr. Kennedy has extensive experience in managing human resources, information technology, procurement, risk management and administrative functions.
Originally from Connecticut, Mr. Kennedy has been a North Carolina native since he was a teenager. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and obtained an MBA from Duke University.
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