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.

Our team is pleased to bring you:
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Big Four public accounting firm foundation
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Finance and People executive leadership of $1 - 86M service-based companies, from high-touch boutiques to Arizona's fastest-growing startups
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Certified MS Excel Specialist and Trainer
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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



Founder's Note
CERTIFICATIONS
MS Excel
Specialist

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

Expert in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation, to safeguard organizations from financial misconduct. 2026
Certified
Fraud Examiner (CFE)

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

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

Leaders transform everyday conversations into growth opportunities, unlock potential, and deliver measurable outcomes.
Quickbooks
Pro Advisor
End-to-end QuickBooks mastery, from basic setup to the latest tools. 2026

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