About Us
Professional Development For Today's Financial Leaders
We Are Just Like You, We've Been There
We've worked in public practice doing audits and tax returns. We've worked in Academia. We've worked in almost every area of accounting and finance and risen through the corporate ranks to arrive at the corner office and Board room table � multiple times!
We understand the challenges that financial professionals and financial leaders find themselves confronted with in their organizations. And most importantly, we relish to challenge to roll up our sleeves and help you out!
Blair Cook CPA MBA
Blair Cook has been a career financial executive and corporate director himself. He's led the finance function during turnarounds, start ups and growth phases � each presenting unique sets of challenge for the finance function.
He's also got a deep background in the academic theories of accounting, finance and leadership. Blair works with individuals and organizations at the intersection of applied practice to add value.
If you are an individual seeking personal growth or a leader recognizing leadership potential in one of your finance people, Blair will work with you to realize that potential. Through courses, programs, and one-on-one executive coaching, Blair's deep perspective on the role of finance and its leaders help organizations survive and thrive in a dynamic marketplace.
Jennifer Nicholson CPA, CA
Jen is a dynamic financial professional with over 30 years of leadership experience in public practice, academia and industry. Jen brings her broad skill set and experience in all key facets of an organization including operations management, strategic planning, business development, finance, accounting, investor relations, human resources, and project management.
Jen has a passion for making finance more attainable, whether it's working to articulate strategy in a financial context, bringing clarity to financial communication or teaching accounting to university students. Jen's career epitomizes the diverse experiences and roles that CPAs play in industry � from financial to operational leadership.
Client Reviews
What our clients have to say.
"Behind Boardroom Doors" was a very informative course, detailing the activities of the board, and how the interaction of the directors occurs, both with and without management.
While � as Blair even says � "First 100 Days as CFO" course may be considered fairly high level, it's a great overview and very clearly and succinctly delivered. As a CFO myself, I found it a wonderful refresher/reminder on key things I need to be considering as I step into a new organization. Thanks Blair!
I'm becoming a big fan of Blair Cook! Interesting, specific, relevant information for CFOs or other financial leaders in business presented in an engaging manner. Well done!
I am a finance professional who has worked in this field for many years and I think Blair is one of the best presenters I have ever had the pleasure of listening to � Great Job!
I have listened to many instructors in my CPA CPE quest this go round. There were several very good courses and presentations available, but Mr. Cook is the most captivating liveliest and most knowledgeable in all I have heard.
Jen and Blair were invaluable resources as we worked through the challenges facing our business. Their ability to blend high-level strategic theory with real-world, personal experiences is unparalleled; think Drucker meets Welch. Executive Finance truly transformed our business dramatically and we can't thank them enough!
Executive Finance provided terrific services in the development and support of our strategic plan. Their strong financial acumen helped the organization develop key performing metrics that directly impacted the organization's performance and financial results in a positive manner. They assisted our Board of Directors in navigating the strategic decision making using tools to generate thoughtful discussion. Would highly recommend Executive Finance for any organization or individual looking to develop and grow financial intelligence!
