Ripcord

Thoughtful solutions to your most critical business challenges.

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Lean on My Expertise

With years of experience across critical business functions, Ripcord Consulting can strengthen your leadership team. Whether it's executive leadership, financial strategy, or business growth, I provide the strategic support needed to help refocus and drive your business forward.

The Story Behind Ripcord: Navigating Challenges with Determination

Ripcord Consulting is named after the trail at Sugarbush Mountain in Vermont called Sigi's Ripcord, known for its double black diamond challenge along the lift line. Like standing at the top of that steep slope, running a business requires choosing your path amidst uncertainty, navigating unexpected terrain changes, and making swift, strategic decisions while under scrutiny. Just as skiers adapt their lines and overcome obstacles to reach the bottom stronger, so do businesses facing unforeseen challenges who ultimately find their way to success. Ripcord embodies resilience, adaptability, and the determination to reach goals despite the journey’s difficulty.

Feeling stuck? Let’s tackle the mountain together, figure out what’s next and get your business set up for the next phase!

Services and Solutions

Core Services and Solutions

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Fractional CFO & President

Providing strategic financial leadership alongside comprehensive business management, including cash flow management, budgeting & forecasting, debt oversight, financial analysis, investor relationships and aligning business strategy with short-term and long-term goals.

Gap Assessments & Audits

Unsure where you’re stuck or what you need? Complete a diagnostic evaluation to identify needs, highlight opportunities, and identify recommendation.

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Advisory

Strategic guidance tailored to your business needs, leveraging leadership expertise to align operations, refine growth strategies, and build robust plans for sustainable success.

Team Development

Empowering CEOs, finance leaders and other key leaders to strengthen organizational structure, enhance decision-making, and drive long-term success. Through tailored coaching, I help leaders align their vision, build high-performing teams, and navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity.

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General Accounting Services

Supporting core accounting such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, payroll, technical accounting, preparation of materials for third party engagements, such as reviews, audits and taxes. We are also here to support financial statement clean-up projects and general review.

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Why Work With Ripcord: My Approach and Value

Ashley Wainer, a catalyst for progress.
I uncover obstacles. Clear the path. Drive results.

Working with me means being part of a collaborative team. Goals are clear. Support is unwavering. Results are driven by both compassion and high standards.

I align big-picture strategy with actionable business goals. I equip clients with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions. I orient with a finance lens balancing the needs of the business and its team.

Known for curiosity, integrity, honesty, and an action-driven approach, I’m a change agent helping businesses and teams navigate challenges.

With a solid foundation of almost 20 years in accounting, finance and operations, including experience in both public (KPMG) and private accounting, I bring a blend of technical expertise and real-world application to every project. Additionally, my experience overseeing all back-of-the-house functions, customer service, sales, marketing, and strategic planning allows me to offer a comprehensive perspective when navigating complex challenges in both regulated and non-regulated environments.

Bottom line - I’m here for you. Let’s tackle those challenges that seem monumental together to continue your launch into the future.

Interested in working together?

Email

hello@ripcord.consulting

Address

Hinesburg, Vermont