1269 Partners was founded by Mary Beth Bambridge — a CFO-level financial executive with 20+ years of experience at companies like Hasbro Studios, William Morris Endeavor, Pantheon Media Group, and The Walt Disney Company. We bring that enterprise-grade expertise directly to startups and growing businesses that need more than a bookkeeper — they need a real financial partner.
Mary Beth Bambridge is the founder of 1269 Partners, a financial advisory and consulting firm that works alongside startups, growth-stage companies, and mid-market businesses to build the financial infrastructure they need to scale with confidence.
With more than 20 years of experience as a senior finance executive, Mary Beth has served in CFO, VP of Finance, and Head of Finance roles across a diverse range of industries — from entertainment and media to e-commerce, healthcare, and professional services. Her career includes executive roles at Hasbro Studios, William Morris Endeavor, Pantheon Media Group, Jukin Media, and The Walt Disney Company, as well as deal experience spanning billions of dollars in M&A transactions, capital raises, and strategic partnerships.
At 1269 Partners, she brings that enterprise-level financial expertise directly to founders and executive teams who need more than a bookkeeper — they need a seasoned CFO-level partner who can set strategy, build systems, manage investors, and drive results. Her services span financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, tax planning, internal controls, M&A advisory, ERP implementation, and investor relations.
Mary Beth is known for her ability to move fast without sacrificing accuracy — a skill honed through years of navigating high-stakes environments where both precision and urgency were non-negotiable. She integrates modern tools, including AI-powered financial workflows, to deliver deeper insight at greater speed than traditional finance functions.
She holds an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Accounting from Marist College, and is based in the Memphis, Tennessee area, serving clients nationally.
Whether you're a founder trying to get your books in order, a growth-stage company preparing for your first institutional raise, or an executive team navigating a complex transaction, 1269 Partners brings the experience and discipline to get you where you're going.
On-demand CFO leadership — strategy, board meetings, investor relations, and financial direction without the full-time cost.
GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual statements with KPI dashboards that give leadership real visibility.
Annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range models with scenario planning built to reflect how your business works.
13-week cash flow forecasting, treasury oversight, and working capital management so you always know where you stand.
Due diligence, deal modeling, post-close integration, and carve-out standup — PE-caliber rigor from start to finish.
Board-ready packages, covenant compliance, and investor communications that give sponsors the transparency they expect.
We believe every growing business deserves a financial partner who moves with urgency, speaks plainly, and builds for the long term. At 1269 Partners, we bring the discipline of enterprise finance to the companies that need it most — and the founders who are ready to scale.
On-demand CFO leadership without the full-time cost. Mary Beth serves as your strategic finance partner — attending board meetings, managing investor relationships, setting financial strategy, and owning the financial direction of the business. Fully integrated into your leadership team, not just an outside advisor.
Tags: Strategy | Board reporting | Investor relations | Leadership
→ Strategic financial planning and long-range modeling
→ Board and investor meeting preparation and attendance
→ Banking relationship management and capital structure oversight
Accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Includes management reporting packages, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards that give leadership real visibility into performance — not just numbers, but the story behind them.
Tags: GAAP | KPI dashboards | Variance analysis | Management reporting
→ GAAP-compliant financial statements: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
→ KPI dashboards and management reporting packages
→ Variance analysis and business performance commentary
Annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial models built to reflect how your business actually works. Includes scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and the financial storytelling that makes budgets useful — not just numbers on a page.
Tags: Scenario planning | Long-range modeling | Rolling forecasts | Sensitivity analysis
→ Annual budgeting and zero-based budget reviews
→ Rolling 12-month forecasts updated monthly
→ Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for key business decisions
13-week cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and treasury oversight to ensure you always know where your cash stands — and what's coming. Includes banking relationship management, ABL credit facility oversight, and liquidity planning.
Tags: 13-week forecast | Treasury | ABL facilities | Working capital | Liquidity
→ 13-week rolling cash flow forecast maintained and updated weekly
→ Working capital management and optimization
→ Treasury, banking relationships, and ABL credit facility management
End-to-end support for acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures — from financial due diligence and deal modeling to post-close integration and carve-out standup. Built on PE-caliber rigor in valuation, deal structuring, and financial risk assessment. Demonstrated experience in carve-out situations is a key differentiator.
Tags: Due diligence | Integration | Valuation | Carve-outs | Deal structuring
→ Financial due diligence and deal structuring support
→ Valuation modeling, scenario analysis, and capital deployment recommendations
→ Post-acquisition integration and carve-out standup
Board-ready reporting packages, investor communications, and financial narratives that give PE sponsors and institutional investors the transparency and cadence they expect. Includes covenant compliance, lender reporting, and value creation plan tracking — with the clarity and confidence to present in high-stakes board settings.
Tags: PE reporting | Board packages | Covenant compliance | Lender relations
→ Monthly and quarterly PE reporting packages
→ Bank covenant compliance monitoring and lender reporting
→ Value creation plan tracking and strategic update presentations
Strategic tax planning, multi-entity tax structuring, and coordination with external CPAs to minimize liability and keep your business compliant. Includes tax incentive analysis, R&D credits, and oversight of annual filings across jurisdictions.
Tags: Multi-entity | Tax strategy | Incentives | Compliance
→ Multi-entity tax structure planning and optimization
→ Coordination with external CPAs for filings and audits
→ Tax incentive identification and management
Design and implementation of financial controls, policies, and procedures that protect the business and satisfy audit requirements. Includes SOX-readiness assessments, risk management frameworks, insurance oversight, and external auditor coordination.
Tags: SOX | Audit support | Risk management | Internal controls
→ Financial controls design and implementation
→ SOX-readiness and audit preparation
→ Risk management framework and insurance oversight
Selection, implementation, and migration of financial systems — from QuickBooks to Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, and beyond. Includes process redesign, automation, and AI-powered workflow integration to improve speed and accuracy across the finance function.
Tags: Oracle | Sage Intacct | SAP | AI workflows | Automation
→ ERP selection, implementation, and data migration
→ Process redesign and automation to reduce manual work
→ AI-powered financial workflow integration
Financial consolidation across multiple legal entities, joint ventures, and partnerships — including intercompany eliminations, shared services allocations, and consolidated reporting for management and external stakeholders.
Tags: Consolidations | Joint ventures | Intercompany | Shared services
→ Multi-entity financial statement consolidation
→ Intercompany elimination and shared services allocation
→ Consolidated reporting for management and investors
Executive oversight of HR operations including payroll processing, benefits administration, compensation planning, and headcount reporting. Ensures HR functions align with financial strategy, budget, and compliance requirements.
Tags: Payroll | Benefits | HR oversight | Headcount planning
→ Payroll processing oversight and accuracy review
→ Benefits administration and open enrollment management
→ Headcount planning and compensation benchmarking
Hands-on financial leadership for companies in transition — whether you're building from zero, converting from cash-basis to GAAP accrual, preparing for a capital raise, or stabilizing operations after an acquisition or leadership change.
Tags: Capital raises | GAAP conversion | Turnaround | Startups | Post-acquisition
→ Cash-basis to GAAP accrual conversion
→ Capital raise preparation: financial model, data room, investor narrative
→ Post-acquisition stabilization and financial process rebuild
1269 Partners offers flexible, on-demand CFO services that provide strategic leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive. We support your business by attending key meetings, managing investor relations, and shaping your financial strategy.
We deliver precise financial statements and KPI dashboards tailored to your needs, helping leadership gain transparency into performance and make data-driven decisions aligned with GAAP standards.
Our budgeting and forecasting services include scenario analysis and financial storytelling, enabling your team to plan effectively and adapt to changing market conditions with confidence.
Our 13-week cash flow management provides a clear view of your short-term liquidity needs, ensuring your business maintains operational stability and capital efficiency.
We assess operational vulnerabilities and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard your supply chain and ensure business continuity in uncertain environments.
Partner with 1269 Partners to develop and execute strategic plans that promote sustainable growth, improve financial health, and position your organization for future success.