Select Executive Experience
Precision Compression, LLC (2019-2023), Controller
Elm Grove Resources, LLC (2018-2019), VP Finance
Resource Rock Exploration, LLC (2017-2018), Chief Financial Officer
ORREX Medical Technologies (2016), Interim CFO
Great Plains Operating, LLC (2007-2015), Chief Financial Officer
Threshold Development Company (1997-2017), Chief Financial Officer
Core Competencies
M&A
Due Diligence
External Audits
Financial Audits
Bank Reconciliation
Operations Management
Forecasting
Financial Planning
Financial Accounting
Strategic Financial Management
Small Business Financial Management
Cost Accounting
Contract Negotiation
Financial Statements
Certified Public Accounting
Financial Forecasting
Analytical Skills
Finance
Accounting
Financial Modeling
Internal Controls
Cash Flow
Business Development
Financial Reporting
Payroll Administration
Tax
Industry Experience
Private Equity
Energy
Oil & Gas Exploration
Consulting
Medical Technology
Commercial Real Estate
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance
Southern Methodist University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
State of Texas
Executive Profile
Jerry is a Partner on the Central team of SeatonHill. Mr. Ross has over 30 years of experience working in finance leadership roles including CFO, VP Finance, Controller, Board of Directors, and CPA. With an extensive background in the energy sector, including several PE-backed companies, Jerry has a proven track record of implementing and executing strategic finance and operational initiatives that increase value and deliver results. His diverse skillset includes M&A, due diligence, financial planning, financial modeling, financial audits, internal controls, and cash flow. Jerry has consistently served as a valued and trusted partner and advisor to business owners throughout his esteemed career.
Key Experience
PE-backed Oil & Gas Exploration Company: As Chief Financial Officer, Jerry was responsible for all accounting, financial, tax, marketing, operations in the field, and administration functions. He performed all financial and accounting due diligence for the acquisition of 14,000 net mineral acres and 68 operated wells for a new private equity-backed startup company. Jerry was solely responsible for integrating and uploading all accounting records into OGSYS system within 3 days of receipt of electronic data files. Most notably, he closed on the sale of assets and finalized the closing of companies.
PE-backed Oil & Gas Company: As Chief Financial Officer, Jerry was responsible for all accounting, financial, and administration functions. He provided quarterly and annual reporting to the private equity partner and prepared all federal & state income & franchise tax returns. Jerry also coordinated year-end financial audits with no adjustments in 7 years.
Oil & Gas Development Company: As Chief Financial Officer, Jerry reported directly to the owners on all accounting, financial, and operational matters. He successfully eliminated bank-required financial audits from loan covenants. Jerry also negotiated contracts for the sale of oil & gas and spearheaded several 1031 taxfree exchanges. Most notably, he initiated a royalty audit resulting in $1.8 million dollars to the owner.
Gas Corporation: As Controller, Jerry was the first employee and right-hand man for the owner of a new startup venture in the gas industry. He reported directly to the owner all financial & accounting responsibilities, preparing annual budgets and forecasts, updated quarterly for company review. Jerry also organized the coordination between each department within the company and assisted in several acquisitions of various companies in the gas industry. He filed rate cases with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and successfully filed rate cases with the Arkansas & Louisiana Public Utility Commission. Jerry also filed all monthly, quarterly & annual reports required by FERC. He aided in the acquisition of a company out of bankruptcy and later successfully aided in defending a very complicated tax position against the IRS that netted several million dollars in tax refunds.