With over 14 years of experience in both public accounting and industry roles, Carolina Jimenez is a bilingual CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) who specializes in helping nonprofits navigate complex financial challenges while fostering growth and sustainability. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Carolina brings a wealth of knowledge in financial strategy, risk management, and corporate accounting.
Throughout her career, Carolina has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving financial health and operational efficiency for a wide range of organizations, from small private enterprises to large-scale organizations. Her expertise spans technical accounting standards under ASPE and IFRS, and she has successfully led organizations through complex transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
As CFO at Medalo Group of Companies, Carolina developed and executed financial strategies that led to a remarkable 423% improvement in financial performance over five years. While this experience is rooted in the for-profit sector, Carolina brings this same expertise to the nonprofit sector by helping organizations enhance cash flow, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen internal controls—all while staying focused on mission alignment and long-term sustainability.
Having worked in public accounting at PwC and with firsthand nonprofit experience, Carolina is skilled at leveraging financial data to support strategic decision-making, improving profitability, and mitigating risk. In addition to hands-on financial management, Carolina is dedicated to coaching and mentoring staff, helping nonprofit organizations build strong, capable teams.
Carolina has also served as Director of the Board at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, where she played a key role in overseeing investments and guiding financial strategy, leading to a 400% increase in returns. This experience, combined with a deep understanding of nonprofit governance and funding models, allows Carolina to provide tailored financial insights that enhance an organization’s ability to achieve its mission.
For nonprofits looking for strategic financial guidance, Carolina Jimenez offers fractional CFO services that combine expertise in financial management with a passion for helping organizations thrive in their mission-driven work.