ABOUT US: The J-Ventures LLC Experience

Financial Partnership for Short and Long-Term Success

J-Ventures LLC delivers comprehensive CFO & Controller consulting services designed to transform your financial operations and strategic positioning. Our expertise spans advanced financial strategy development, empowering businesses across industries and growth stages to achieve sustainable success. We partner with organizations to create robust financial reporting systems that support scalable growth, implement sophisticated financial management frameworks that enable confident decision-making during periods of uncertainty, and establish best-in-class financial reporting structures with internal controls that ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

We leverage decades of financial accounting expertise to empower you to make critical business decisions backed by comprehensive financial data and strategic insights. We understand that no project or problem is too big—or too small. Whether you require a one-time financial consulting engagement to address a specific challenge or ongoing fractional CFO advisory to guide your long-term strategic direction, J-Ventures LLC provides the flexibility and expertise to meet your unique needs.

We provide the analytical rigor and strategic foresight necessary to position your organization for optimal outcomes during these pivotal moments.

Whether you're a dynamic startup preparing for your Series A funding round, a mid-market company navigating rapid expansion, or an established enterprise focused on operational optimization and profitability enhancement, our fractional CFO services deliver the executive-level financial expertise you need without the overhead of a full-time hire. We bring clarity to complex financial challenges, provide strategic direction grounded in proven methodologies, and instill confidence in your financial future by translating strategic vision into actionable, measurable solutions that drive sustainable value creation.

J-Ventures, LLC was founded by John Harrell, a financial veteran with over 25 years of experience providing the roadmap for business success. John doesn’t just advise from the sidelines; he leverages a career spent at the operational core of financial institutions—rising from entry-level accounting to the C-suite. This journey has equipped him with a 360-degree view of business operations, making him uniquely qualified to lead teams and advise executives through periods of transition and growth.

John specializes in transforming complex financial data into actionable strategy through KPI dashboards, custom financial modeling, and precision budgeting. Whether it is optimizing cash flow, formalizing accounting policies, or navigating capital and debt financing strategies, he provides the high-level oversight necessary to scale with confidence. From financial consolidations to collaborative business plan revisions, his approach is designed to provide clarity and long-term stability.

John is passionate about helping small and emerging mid-sized businesses achieve their financial and operational goals, utilizing his proven record of accomplishment and experience in banking, business management, and financial support services.

KEY EXPERIENCE

Fractional CFO Consulting Company:  As Founder, CEO, & Fractional CFO, John provides Fractional CFO, Controller, and Business Advisory services to start-ups and small to mid-size companies. He has assisted numerous startups and small businesses with business plan creation, incorporation, corporate by-laws, market analysis, banking, budgets, and other related business development needs, enhancing their growth and creating value.

Publicly Traded, Global Bank:  As Vice President and Lead Financial Analyst for Citigroup - Global Markets Inc., John was responsible for balance sheet variance analysis, off-balance sheet reporting of derivative financial instruments, and researching and resolving global intercompany trade breaks.

Financial Holding Company:  As Director, Senior Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer of Florida Bank Group Inc., John was responsible for the fiscal management of the bank holding company and its four banking subsidiaries. He was the Chairperson of the subsidiary banks' asset/liability and investment committees. As CFO, John and his team were key players in the mergers and acquisitions evaluation, implementation, and post-closing integration and reconciliation process. Additionally, he prepared consolidated financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the bank holding company, and regulatory, board, and management reports. He was also responsible for board, management, and investor financial presentations.

Regional Banking: As Director, Senior Vice President, and CFO, John was responsible for financial statement preparation, analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning. He also managed the asset/liability and investment portfolio and completed regulatory, board, and management reporting.

Community Banking:  As Controller and Senior Vice President of a Tennessee based de novo bank, John designed and implemented accounting policies and procedures and led financial budgeting and strategic forecasting. He was also responsible for regulatory, managerial, and financial reporting for the bank and bank holding company, asset/liability, and investment portfolio management. 

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS

The University of  Alabama, B.S., Accounting

Vanderbilt University/BAI Graduate School of Banking, Certificaate of Completion, Bank Financial Managment

The University of Notre Dame,  Certificaate of Completion, Non-profit Leadership

U.S. Marshall Memorial Foundation Fellowship Receipient