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Kimberly Ferguson

Sioux Falls, SD

Certified CFO Since November 30, 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 they want clarity, strategy, and honest financial guidance that helps them see what is really happening inside their organization. I help Husband & Wife Business Partners and Nonprofit Leaders simplify the chaos, strengthen cash flow, grow profits, and make confident decisions using the full story their numbers are trying to tell. What they value most is that I look at the whole picture, not just the tax return, the bank balance, or one messy report. Through my ELEVATE Blueprint, I help clients understand where money is leaking, where opportunity is hiding, and what needs to be strengthened so their organization can scale. We bring the strategy, systems, and support they need to grow in a way that aligns with how they define success. I’m not afraid to challenge outdated thinking, question hustle-culture advice, or lovingly call out the patterns that are keeping a business stuck on the runway. With me, clients don’t just get an accountant. They get a strategic partner who helps them think bigger, work smarter, and build an organization that supports the life, legacy, and impact they’re here to create.

My Biggest Success Story  

One of my biggest wins came from working with a nonprofit in the addiction and rehab space. When we began working together, the organization was sitting at a loss of $321,304. Even more concerning, they had been operating more than $300,000 in the red for 14 years. This was not a temporary dip or a rough season. It had become their normal. But the problem was not that they lacked purpose. Their mission mattered deeply. They were serving people in one of the most vulnerable and life-changing spaces imaginable. The problem was that their financial foundation could not support the level of impact they were trying to create. So we stepped back and looked at the organization as a whole: the numbers, the systems, the cash flow, the decision-making, and the patterns that had been keeping them stuck. Within six months, that same organization went from a $321,304 loss to a $306,474 profit. That was a swing of more than $627,000. But the bigger win was not just the number. The bigger win was helping them create financial stability, breathing room, and a stronger foundation so they could keep showing up for the people who needed them most. That experience is exactly why I do this work. Because strong financial strategy is not just about better reports. It is about helping mission-driven organizations and business owners build something that can last.

About Me  

I’m Kimberly Ferguson, founder of The Emerald Edge, where I help Husband & Wife Business Partners and Nonprofit Leaders grow their profits, strengthen cash flow, and make confident financial decisions without feeling buried in the numbers. With experience in accountancy, tax strategy, and business growth / development, I use my technical expertise to help clients understand the story their numbers are trying to tell and make smarter decisions for the organization they’re building. My approach goes beyond traditional accounting. I help clients step back from the day-to-day demands of their organization and look at the business as a whole, including profitability, cash flow, systems, taxes, goals, owner involvement, team structure, and long-term vision. By seeing the full picture, we can uncover where money is leaking, where opportunity is hiding, and what needs to be strengthened so they can grow with more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. At the heart of my work is a simple mission: to help my clients build financially strong, cash-flowing organizations that support the life, legacy, and impact they’re here to create.

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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