Chris Jackson
CFO

Chris Jackson is a CFO Consultant at Ampleo who helps startups, turnarounds, and high-growth companies build scalable financial systems, improve cash flow, and drive strategic growth. He brings deep expertise in finance, operations, and general management, with a track record across industries including consumer internet, retail, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, automotive, CPG, pet products, outdoor, SaaS, food and beverage, health and wellness, construction, and real estate development.

Chris has held leadership roles across every stage of the business lifecycle, from founding and scaling a venture-backed tech startup to leading the turnaround of a struggling $30 million general contractor. He’s served as COO of a premium health supplements brand, led strategy and innovation initiatives at General Mills and Advance Auto Parts, and – at PwC in New York – advised top private equity funds and Fortune 500 companies on M&A deals totaling $21 billion.

He specializes in financial modeling and forecasting (including Monte Carlo simulation), M&A due diligence, change initiatives, data-driven decision-making, cash flow management, and systems implementation. Chris is a team player known for his strong analytical abilities, strategic vision, collaborative approach, and leadership.


Fun Facts/Hobbies

  • Passionate about skiing, trail running, the night sky, and being in nature
  • Taught advanced Excel classes to M&A colleagues at PwC
  • Wants to try paragliding

Education/Certificates

  • MBA from Harvard Business School
  • BS in accounting from Brigham Young University