Jill Prendergast | Senior Manager | Cincinnati Accounting Firm

About Jill

A strategic and insightful financial professional with deep experience across multiple industries as well public accounting, Jill is the quintessential fractional CFO. As a trusted advisor to her clients, she consistently delivers sophisticated strategies that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, identify new income streams, and drive bottom-line business results.

Jill is a game-changer. Always ahead of the curve, she regularly introduces innovative accounting practices and leverages strategic technology to provide maximum value to her clients. She excels in process improvements, performance measurement techniques, and the implementation of fully integrated software systems, including more than 15 ERP or add-on technical solutions that have improved overall financial and operational efficiency.

Jill’s mastery in identifying and developing new income streams and providing advice on market opportunities as well as strategic revenue diversification regularly contributes to business growth and sustainability. Beyond the big picture strategy, she excels at building the infrastructure to support growth, with robust budgeting and forecasting models that aid in strategic planning and financial management, as well as in implementing effective cash flow management tools and processes to ensure financial stability.

ROI is critical to the value a fractional CFO brings to the business, and Jill collaborates seamlessly and objectively with leadership to develop meaningful, measurable KPIs that reflect the true value of investment in business operations and growth.

An engaging and experienced leader and exceptional communicator, Jill has a proven track record of building highly effective teams. She excels in mentoring and developing financial professionals at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous improvement that enhances each individual’s skills and capabilities and helps them realize their potential in driving the business forward.

Jill holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati and has extensive experience in the construction, real estate, technology, and healthcare industries as well as government agencies and non-profits.

When she’s not working, Jill enjoys spending time with her husband, two young daughters, and larger extended family, and serving her community. She’s an active volunteer and plays a hands-on role in her children’s schools and extracurricular activities.

Everyone I've dealt with at Barnes Dennig has been easy to work with, responsive, and helpful.

— Denise F., CFO

All the things that matter are always covered. In language I can understand.

— Barnes Dennig Client, 2022

Services provided have been exceptional and communications have always been very helpful.

— Barnes Dennig Client, 2022
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