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Hi, I’m Jennifer, Founder and CEO of Fortified FINANCIALS. It’s both an honor and a privilege to serve our clients with a refreshingly different kind of accounting experience - one grounded in care, integrity, reliability, stewardship, and unreasonable hospitality.

Our trusted financial strategists with over 20 years of experience help service providers achieve financial clarity, stability, and operational efficiency. Our expertise lies in safeguarding assets and streamlining complex financial processes - including books, payroll, risk mitigation, advanced reporting, and advisory services - into simple, stress-free solutions that allow business owners to focus on what they do best.

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​​Our team is pleased to bring you:

  • Big Four public accounting firm foundation

  • Finance and People executive leadership of $1 - 86M service-based companies, from high-touch boutiques to Arizona's fastest-growing startups

  • Certified MS Excel Specialist and Trainer

  • Preferred QBO, Gusto, and Relay Bank partner firm

We believe that strategic accounting and bulletproof systems drive sustainable success. Let’s partner together to build a fortified financial foundation that you can trust.

Jennifer Schissel

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Founder's Note

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If you’ve ever felt boxed in by the traditional corporate playbook - full of “shoulds,” jargon designed to impress, and holding in that "dumb" question - you’re in good company.

I built Fortified Financials to be the kind of strategic partner I wish I had: clear, human, and ready to make things happen. Here’s a bit more of my human side, in hopes it encourages yours too.

Beyond the spreadsheets and strategy sessions, I find joy in the outdoors whenever I can - give me tall pine trees and a good rainstorm, and I’ll stay awhile. I have a deep passion for overseas mission trips, each one life-changing in its own way. I cherish conversations that spark real connection and the kind of laughter that lingers. For me, health isn’t just physical - it’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and relational. Whether I’m at an event with friends or founders, or home in the warmth of family, I show up with intention, curiosity, and heart.

If that resonates, let’s talk. I’d love to share the rest of Fortified Financials' core values and explore where they align with yours - so we can stop spending energy on buttoning up for Zoom, and start using it to grow profits.

CERTIFICATIONS

MS Excel 
Specialist

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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certified to utilize advanced features to create and manage spreadsheets for business intelligence.

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Expert in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation, to safeguard organizations from financial misconduct. 2026

Certified
Fraud Examiner (CFE)

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Multipliers

An exploration of why some leaders (“Diminishers”) drain capability and intelligence from their teams, while others (“Multipliers”) amplify it to produce better results.

Gusto People
Advisor &
Accelerated Pro

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Advise clients on payroll, benefits, and people operations with people-focused guidance using our all-in-one solution. 2026

Inside Out Coaching Model

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Leaders transform everyday conversations into growth opportunities, unlock potential, and deliver measurable outcomes.

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Pro Advisor

End-to-end QuickBooks mastery, from basic setup to the latest tools. 2026

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