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Kimberly Ferguson
Sioux Falls, SD
Certified CFO Since 2022 
Certification ID: CFO-446H7QS 
Why Business Owners Love Working With Me  
My clients don’t come to me for cookie-cutter accounting—they come because I give them clarity, confidence, and strategy that actually works. I help ambitious home service and design professionals simplify the chaos, boost profits, and build businesses that support their lives. Through my 5-Facet Formula for Financial Brilliance, I turn overwhelming numbers into power moves. What they love most? I’m not afraid to challenge outdated thinking, call out hustle-culture lies, and show them how to scale with purpose. With me, they don’t just get an accountant—they get a partner who pushes them to think bigger, work smarter, and claim the growth they didn’t think was possible.
My Biggest Success Story  
We came to Kimberly because we didn't have any money. We wanted to know, if we were making money according to our financial statements, where was it all going? And now she wants us to spend more money…that we don’t have! How does that work? But we are beginning to realize how valuable our investment in her services has been. Before Kimberly, we felt panicked about every major decision in our business. Getting our shop, investing in an expensive tool, buying a vehicle–we panicked about every one of these decisions. They felt scary. They felt too big for our small business. But they all turned out to be great investments for us. So even though we felt nervous about hiring a Fractional CFO, we realized we needed to delegate to a professional. We’re not numbers people. But we realized if we’re going to run a business, we need to have goals backed by data. We need to understand the numbers. Well, the ROI has been astounding. Every job we book now has a 40-55% net profit! We went from losing money on EVERY SINGLE JOB, to actually keeping money in our pockets.
About Me  
I’m Kimberly Ferguson, the Visionary Architect behind The Emerald Edge, where we’re redefining what it means to partner with an accountant. I hold a Bachelor’s in Business Management, a Master’s in Accountancy, and I’m both an IRS Enrolled Agent and a Certified CFO—but what really sets me apart is how I use that expertise. I built The Emerald Edge on values that matter more than spreadsheets: clarity, connection, and courage. After watching too many business owners get treated like line items at traditional firms, I decided to create something different—a company designed to elevate both profits and peace of mind. For me, accounting isn’t about compliance checkboxes; it’s about creating the freedom to thrive. What started as a compliance-heavy practice has grown into an advisory firm that helps ambitious business owners align their strategy with their goals, simplify the chaos, and scale with purpose. I’m not afraid to challenge outdated thinking or call out toxic hustle-culture myths that keep CEOs stuck. Instead, I show my clients how to reclaim their time, profits, and confidence by building businesses that actually serve their lives—not consume them. At The Emerald Edge, my mission is clear: to give business owners the sharpest tools, insights, and strategies to stay ahead—without losing themselves in the process.
Top 3 Types of Businesses I Help  
Non-Profits
Home Services
Franchises
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 What a Certified CFO Can Do for Your Business 
 Give you financial oversight. 

Get someone who knows how to grow successful businesses that make real money.

 Be your go-to financial guide. 

Get a 'go-to' financial expert who will be with you every step of the way.

 Give you direction on what to do. 

Get direction on the exact next steps to have a growing and successful business.

 Understand your numbers. 

A successful business is one that understands and is improving their numbers.

 Be a trusted confidant. 

Finally have someone to turn to for advice and to bounce ideas off of.

Own a machine. Not a job. 

Your business needs to be a machine that makes money for you. Not a low-paying job.

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