CHIEF PROBLEM SOLVER.
I'm at the intersection of people, process & technology.
My practice focuses on solving complex business issues that impede enterprise value and sustained growth. I focus on the verticals of professional services, enterprise software, new media, digital publishing & specialized process manufacturing. My clients range from pre-revenue startups to multinational operating non-profits, public companies, and privately-held firms.
A few of my more notable engagements.
- Management Director and CFO of Clean Tech start-up, managed daily operations after investor take-over and termination of CEO
- Effectuated asset sale of distressed start up to an Public Co. with a $67B market cap, negotiated settlements with over one hundred remaining vendors with escrowed funds
- Represented a larger US legal entity as its CFO in the sale of its foreign Parent Co to a Public Co. with a $5B market cap
- Framed out economic model and pricing strategy (also closed the largest deal in company history with a $12B Public Co) as CFO of data analytics company
- Stabilized cash flow via a deep into the manufacturing economics of an award-winning artisanal cheese producer as Interim CFO
- Worked broadly to understand the economics of a global publisher's new product development process, implemented a framework for more capital-efficient development
- As Founding CFO of data-centric PE firm, built and managed back office to drive growth and employee engagement
- Built out back-office and developed economic model to drive production strategy as Interim CFO at one of the largest craft breweries in New England.
- Modernized internal operations and partnered with the development team to deliver a contemporary tech stack for marketing and distribution of niche publication
- Developed GTM strategy for a social media company, drove focus internally regarding market definition and fund raising strategy
- Resolved concurrent sales and use tax audits on behalf of a tech start-up.
- Launched several EU/UK software companies in US, Canadian, and Mexician markets
- Enabled successful pivot of professionals services firm by developing strategy and business case around delivery economics
Client Testimonials
Kudus, Denice
A few kind words from my clients.
Denice brings a wealth of experiences leading finance across multiple stages of a company's growth. She deeply understands the challenges facing entrepreneurs and knows how to set them up for success.
Breakthrough Energy FellowsDirector
Denice is a transformational CFO and leader who has the unique ability to proactively identify business issues and be a trusted advisor who helps drive business profitability.
Working with Denice has been a transformational experience. She has a remarkable ability to connect with people at all levels of an organization.
American Chemical SocietyDirector, Digital Transformation Office
She was an effective executive & tenacious CFO. She led by example and nurtured her teams along the way. I’ve not known anyone to kill it every day like Denice did.
EncortexPeople Champion
Denice is a high-energy executive that gets the job done.
OwnBackupCEO
She holds herself and others to the highest of standards while guiding organizations through a variety of strategic corporate goals and initiatives. Denice is truly a one-of-a-kind leader and executive.
Infinium MetalsBusiness Operations Manager
I saw in action Denice as a CFO- she is brilliant. She combines the depth of her financial skills with her solid operational background creating extraordinary results. Denice is a strong leader and a great motivator for her team.
No one understands the SAAS model of business better than Denice.
Denice is an outstanding executive; she brings clarity, focus and purpose to any company she's engaged with.
BuzzientCEO
Denice is a consummate professional in her much needed specialty. She consistently demonstrates the rare talent to crystalize and maintain the vision for her clients, coupled with exceptional business acumen to connect the pieces together to achieve their objectives.
NavaracCTO
Denice is one of the finest business strategists out there. She gets to the heart of the matter quickly, and as a CEO, her input is game-changing.
PreneurCEO
With Denice, you are in good hands.
StylightPresident
I would highly recommend her for any US or International role as she has a wealth of experience with small and large organisations and is a pleasure to work with.
QPCCFO
Denice is a CFO who leads with truth and builds relationships that can tolerate that truth when it arrives.
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