Managing Partner Laureen DeBuono says, "Financial discipline will be the rule in 2025." Read her 2024 recap and outlook as we head into the new year. https://lnkd.in/e_UTd_aR
FLG Partners
Business Consulting and Services
Palo Alto, CA 1,572 followers
CFO Excellence. When Experience Counts.
About us
FLG Partners is the leading and most respected CFO consulting and board advisory firm in the United States. We provide management teams and boards at public and private companies, from emerging to enterprise, with high-quality, experienced CFO leaders to help them solve their toughest problems and make better, strategic business decisions. Founded in 2004, FLG Partners’ financial and board advisory practice spans hundreds of client engagements across many industry sectors and delivers a comprehensive range and depth of CFO leadership, capabilities and expertise. Whether your needs are for growth, fundraising, M&A, restructuring, scaling your business operations or board support, we’re your solution. FLG’s CFOs are highly experienced executives with strong credibility. Our fundraising expertise, extensive banking networks, broad track record around strategic transactions and deep experience with complex accounting and business problem solving are our competitive advantages. Many FLG partners have successfully led finance functions in public and private companies undergoing significant transition, from rapid growth to restructurings, IPOs and liquidity events across industry sectors. FLG partners are also carefully vetted for their strong leadership skills. This results in a well-rounded executive who has the depth of experience to solve the toughest business issues. • Over 850+ years of business experience • 300+ M&A transactions • 200+ IPOs and secondary offerings • 100+ divestiture transactions • $16 billion equity raised in 350+ FLG partner transactions • $10 billion debt raised in 200+ FLG partner transactions We offer our clients a range of engagement options: • Project-based, typically for a specific transaction (financing or M&A transaction) • Part-time or full-time on a consulting basis • Full-time as an employee for an indefinite period • Member of or engaged by a board of directors
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https://flgpartners.com
External link for FLG Partners
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Consulting CFO, Interim CFO, Full-time CFO, Board Advisor, Board Member, Silicon Valley CFO, CFO consultants, C-level coaching & mentoring, Permanent CFO, and Temporary CFO
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228 Hamilton Ave.
3rd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94301, US
Employees at FLG Partners
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Jeffrey Kuhn
Co-founder and Managing Partner Emeritus of FLG Partners, now retired; CEO & CFO; member of various corporate and non-profit boards.
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Craig Dahl
Controller at Profit Velocity Solutions
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Ron Fior
Partner at FLG Partners | CFO | Software/Technology | Mentoring the Next Generation of Financial Professionals
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Laureen DeBuono
Managing Partner FLG Partners | Member of Board of Directors for CPG, E-Commerce, Technology and Healthcare Companies
Updates
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A thorough recap of how FLG Partners supports companies through all developmental stages. Thanks to Heather Ogan, Administrative Partner, for summarizing these resources by CFO's Bob Finley and Mark Archer.
Partner at FLG Partners | Chief Financial Officer CFO | Interim CFO for Growth Stage + Enterprise Companies | Finance, Accounting, Audit, Systems, Financial Software, Management | M&A, Capital Fundraising | Board Advisor
In the midst of economic and market uncertainties as we approach the end of 2024, navigating through challenges is crucial. We at FLG Partners, a leading consulting CFO and BOD advisory services firm in the U.S., stand ready to support you and your company, irrespective of its developmental stage. For early-stage ventures, our comprehensive 58-point checklist enables us to conduct a thorough financial, operational, and strategic evaluation. This assessment ensures your company is strategically positioned for success. Check out our website and learn more about the significance of hiring a CFO in Bob Finley's insightful post: "When to Hire a CFO | The Cost of Delaying a CFO Hire." In the mid-stage phase, FLG Partners excels in aiding companies in fundraising, capital allocation optimization, and ensuring efficient IS/Finance operations to facilitate rapid and predictable scalability. Additionally, we assist in M&A preparations, guiding companies through the complexities of achieving successful outcomes. Explore Mark Archer's valuable perspective on making acquisition transactions a triumph in his post: "Making an Acquisition Transaction & Integration Into a Success." For later-stage enterprises, we specialize in preparing companies for IPOs, M&A deals, or continuous fundraising efforts. Since 2021, FLG Partners has successfully raised over $6 billion for our esteemed clients, showcasing our commitment to financial excellence and growth. Should you find yourself facing challenges or seeking interim or fractional CFO services, do not hesitate to reach out. At FLG Partners, we are passionate about fostering the growth and prosperity of companies. Let us support you in navigating the ever-evolving business landscape.
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Knowing how to negotiate effectively is a must for any strong CFO. Here are specific examples of how they do it from 20-year CFO veteran and FLG Partner Stephanie Roberts. https://lnkd.in/evjKSxz3 #Negotiation #SoftwareContracts
Negotiating Software Agreements: Best Practices for CFOs
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FLG Partner Monica Stevenson draws from her experience to share specific ways to develop financial agility in uncertain economic climates. Monica suggests: 1. Rolling Forecasts 2. Scenario Planning 3. Dynamic Budgeting 4. Real-Time Metric Monitoring Read details in her recent post: https://lnkd.in/eiqY5snU #FinancialStrategy #CFOleadership #CEOInsights #FinancialAgility
Developing Agile Financial Strategies in Uncertain Economic Climates
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Cleerly, a leader in advanced cardiovascular imaging, announced the successful closure of its Series C extension funding round, raising a total of $106M. Congratulations to FLG Partner Andrew Levitch, who has worked diligently as the Cleerly team's interim CFO. https://lnkd.in/eAgtwPYs #LifeSciences #Funding #interimCFO #fractionalCFO
Cleerly Raises $106M in Funding Led by Insight Partners to Revolutionize Heart Disease Care
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A must-read for B2B SaaS leaders -- "Understanding the Quote-to-Cash Process for Enterprise SaaS," by Eric Mersch outlines the lifecycle of a deal from quote to payment. ☑️ Configure, Price, Quote, Contract ☑️ Customer Onboarding ☑️ Revenue Recognition ☑️ Invoicing https://lnkd.in/ezFqwuPx #B2BSaaS #DealLifecycle #QuotetoCash
Understanding the Quote-to-Cash Process for Enterprise SaaS
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In case you missed it, watch or bookmark the Extending Cash Lifelines for Tech in a Shifting Economy roundtable moderated by Heather Ogan and featuring CFO tech experts from FLG Partners. https://lnkd.in/gxWP9SjM #B2Btech #extendingcash #CFOinsights #CFOleadership
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Join us this morning at 8 am PST for a live technology roundtable and Q&A -- Extending Cash Lifelines for Tech in a Shifting Economy. Moderated by Heather Ogan and featuring CFO tech experts Fuad Ahmad, William Atkins, Anne Samak de la Cerda, Bob Finley, and Jonathan Wolter. ✔ Interest Rates ✔ M&A ✔ Financing ✔Geopolitics ✔U.S Politics ✔Artificial Intelligence https://lnkd.in/eQJa7BMv
Welcome! You are invited to the FLG Partners Technology Roundtable: Extending Cash Lifelines for Tech in a Shifting Economy. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation.
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Not to be missed. https://lnkd.in/gNK4cc9n
Partner at FLG Partners | Chief Financial Officer CFO | Interim CFO for Growth Stage + Enterprise Companies | Finance, Accounting, Audit, Systems, Financial Software, Management | M&A, Capital Fundraising | Board Advisor
On Wednesday morning, I will be moderating a panel of my tech CFO colleagues about Extending Cash Lifelines for Tech in a Shifting Economy. We will share actionable insights on trends in M&A, financing, geopolitics, U.S. politics, and artificial intelligence. This will be another insightful FLG Partners presentation from our world class CFO Partners - please join me by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gNK4cc9n
Welcome! You are invited to the FLG Partners Technology Roundtable: Extending Cash Lifelines for Tech in a Shifting Economy. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation.
us06web.zoom.us