Kimberly Leighton is a results-driven financial executive and Managing Director within the CFO Advisory Practice at GA Advisory & Valuation Services. With a career defined by guiding high-growth and middle-market organizations through complex business transitions, she serves as a strategic partner to C-Suite leaders and private equity firms, helping them optimize financial operations, mitigate risk, and drive sustainable profitability.
In her role, Kimberly leverages her extensive background in finance transformation to provide comprehensive advisory support. She specializes in the full financial lifecycle - including audit and IPO readiness, M&A integration, and high-impact system implementations. She is widely recognized for her ability to bridge the gap between high-level strategic vision and granular operational execution, ensuring that finance teams have the tools, processes, and technology necessary to scale effectively.
Prior to joining GA, Kimberly Leighton served as a DFW Market Leader at Bridgepoint Consulting, where she cultivated a deep expertise in advising organizations in transition. Her previous experience includes serving as Vice President of Finance for Suntex Marinas and EFG Companies. Throughout her tenure in these leadership roles, she successfully led complex capital initiatives, including debt syndications and equity processes, while restructuring accounting functions to support rapid business growth.
An active contributor to the professional community, she frequently engages in executive forums and panels focused on the future of finance, digital transformation, and leadership.
Kimberly holds a B.B.A. in Finance from Abilene Christian University, a Graduate Finance Certificate from SMU Cox School of Business, and a Business Analytics Certificate from The Wharton School of Business.