IPO Consulting Services & Public Company Support
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Partner with expert consultants who have led successful IPO transitions and public company operations
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IPO Consultant Services & Public Company Support Summary
Empowering Your Public Market Journey
Our IPO Consultants guide organizations through successful public company transitions with proven execution expertise. Our team strengthens systems, optimizes processes, and establishes compliance frameworks while providing hands-on leadership across financial reporting and stakeholder management
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Build Your IPO Foundation
Our Consultants become an extension of your team to systematically prepare for public company demands. We help you implement systems, optimize processes, and strengthen controls while establishing the compliance frameworks needed for a successful transition
Drive Public Company Operations
We manage all aspects of public company financial operations, from SEC reporting to stakeholder communications. Our team builds compliant processes and maintains critical timelines to keep your organization running smoothly
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"8020 was crucial for RealD in developing a financial model for technology IP monetization and guiding our ERP selection process. Their work is thorough, executive-ready, and their team effectively implements recommendations."
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Jeff Spain
CFO, ReaID
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"8020 was key in overhauling our budgeting process at 72andSunny and provided crucial support for system implementations like Workday and Oracle."
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Jordan Toplitsky
CFO, 72andSunny
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"The team at 8020 have supported me across three companies, including managing our NetSuite implementation at Edgecast, integrating billing systems post-acquisition by Verizon, and overseeing our HQ relocation."
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John Powers
CFO, Tithe.ly
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"8020's consultant brought a proactive approach to every challenge, consistently exceeding expectations while strengthening our team dynamic. I highly recommend 8020 for their skilled professionals who deliver immediate value and elevate any team."
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Lindsay Terifay
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Protect Value Through Risk Management
We safeguard your organization's value by identifying and addressing potential issues early. Our team builds strong internal controls and documentation systems that protect your business through IPO preparation and beyond
Long-Term Success Planning
We build scalable solutions that extend beyond IPO day for long-term success. Strategic frameworks optimize processes and systems, meeting public company requirements while enabling growth
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Our Promise
The 8020 Operator Pledge
The 8020 Pledge ensures you always get the right operator to successfully complete your project as expected the first time… or we'll replace them with someone who will ASAP.
Every consultant brings with them the support of our entire 100+ team
IPO Readiness & Public Company Resources
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Accounting Department Health Check
Dive into 12 core disciplines of high-functioning accounting departments, with additional context related to behaviors, processes and optimization
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Financial Reporting & Analysis Whitepaper
Learn about financial reporting & analysis solutions that can bridge the implementation time gap and keep pace with business demands
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IPO Readiness & Public Company Support FAQs
Answers to your most frequently asked questions
How is 8020's Consulting model different from other firms?
Unlike traditional firms that rely on junior teams or contractors, we embed highly experienced operators directly onto your team.
Our consultants are chosen from the top 10% of the market and are our full-time employees who combine deep technical expertise with hands-on operational experience, averaging 20+ years in the field.
This means you get the perfectly chosen expert for your specific needs, who operates as an extension of your team, drives immediate results, and elevates your entire finance operation through their proven methodologies and industry knowledge.
What makes your consultants different from other firms' consultants?
We exclusively hire senior finance professionals who have both led and executed complex financial operations in many real-world scenarios.
Each consultant must demonstrate exceptional technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of success across challenging business environments.
Our consultants have actually "sat in the seat" - meaning they've held senior finance positions and truly understand the day-to-day challenges of running finance operations. This combination of technical knowledge and practical experience matched to your specific challenges enables them to deliver superior results.
How do you match consultants to specific client needs?
Our leadership & Client Services teams are made up of experienced finance and accounting consultants themselves, so they actually viscerally understand what your challenges are and who's best suited on our team to solve them.
We also use a precise diagnostic approach to match the right expert to your specific challenges by carefully evaluating project requirements, industry context, and technical needs to deploy consultants with directly relevant experience.
Our very selective hiring process maintains a diverse pool of specialists across many finance disciplines, ensuring we can address any financial challenge with the exact expertise needed. While out on a project, each of our consultants can leverage the collective knowledge & experience of all ~100 experts on the team whenever needed.
This strategic matching process, refined over years of successful engagements, maximizes project success and client satisfaction.
What does an IPO Consultant do?
Our IPO consultants help guide organizations through the public company transition process. They focus on strengthening systems, optimizing processes, and establishing compliance frameworks while providing hands-on leadership.
This includes everything from implementing financial controls to managing stakeholder communications, all tailored to your organization's specific needs.
How do I know if my company is ready for an IPO consultant?
Organizations typically benefit from IPO consulting support when they're starting to consider public market readiness.
While the ideal preparation timeline is often 18-24 months before a target IPO date, we can help evaluate your current state and develop an appropriate preparation timeline based on your specific situation and objectives.
How should I prepare to have an IPO consultant onboarded?
While having basic financial documentation available is helpful, our experienced operators can work with various starting points. The most important factor is ensuring key stakeholders are aligned on objectives and timeline expectations.
We can help assess your current state and identify priority areas for preparation.
How long is the typical engagement with an IPO Consultant?
Engagement lengths vary based on your timeline and readiness needs. While IPO preparation typically spans 18-24 months, we structure our support flexibly to match your specific requirements and pace. Our focus remains on building sustainable capabilities rather than adhering to rigid timeframes.
What markets do the IPO Consultants at 8020 Consulting work with?
Our consultants bring extensive experience across industries and company sizes. While public company transitions share common requirements, we understand that each organization faces unique challenges and opportunities. We adapt our approach accordingly while leveraging proven best practices from our broad experience.
Do you support after the Public Launch?
Yes, we can provide ongoing support to help maintain public company operations and compliance requirements. This might include assistance with SEC reporting, stakeholder communications, or process optimization.
The specific support is tailored to your organization's needs as you navigate life as a public company.
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