Jason Pratt

Finance Principal | Financial Systems, Reporting & Operational Finance | Investor

Greater Sacramento

About

Most growing businesses don’t have a finance problem — they have a systems and trust problem. I work with founders, operators, and ownership groups to bring clarity, structure, and reliability to financial systems so leadership can make decisions with confidence. My background spans finance, operations, and leadership across privately held and public companies. I focus on building reporting and systems that support decision-making, accountability, and scale — not just compliance. This often involves untangling legacy data, redesigning financial structures, and establishing reporting that leadership can trust. The outcome is simple: fewer surprises, better decisions, and confidence in the numbers. I use LinkedIn primarily as a professional network — to connect with operators, investors, and leaders who care about building durable businesses and sound financial infrastructure.

Experience

  • Principal – Finance & Operations at Independent
    Apr 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 4 mos

    • Financial systems design and normalization • Reporting frameworks for founders and ownership • Operational finance support during growth, transition, or cleanup phases