We all know the story: get the degree, follow the traditional accounting path, climb the ladder. But what if you get to the top and realize—it’s not what you want? Lindsey Head, founder of Pulse Business Group, knows that feeling all too well.
From Hedge Funds to Fractional CFO
Lindsey’s career began with a bang—launched into the high-stakes world of hedge fund operations right out of college. While the experience gave her deep technical knowledge and real-world business savvy, she realized early on that traditional accounting roles didn’t quite fit her vision.
With the encouragement of a long-time mentor and her innate curiosity, Lindsey made bold moves. She followed her “yes,” embraced career pivots, and eventually launched a thriving fractional CFO firm. Her work now focuses on helping entrepreneurs make sense of their numbers while maintaining the flexibility she craved as a mother of four.
The Power of Mentorship and Dreaming Bigger
One standout lesson from Lindsey’s journey is the impact of mentorship. A single question from her mentor—“What would you tell your daughter to do?”—helped her advocate for herself and step into leadership with confidence.
She also reflected on how so many women in accounting stop dreaming. They stay on a path because someone told them it was “the way.” Lindsey reminds us it’s never too late to reroute.
Boundaries, Burnout, and Balance
Like many CPA moms, Lindsey has faced burnout. For her, the solution is variety and intentionality. She finds energy in new challenges and maintains boundaries using one powerful tool: her calendar. More importantly, she carves out sacred, present time with her kids, proving that quality often beats quantity.
A New Definition of Success
Today, Lindsey’s life is about harmony—honoring both her clients and her family without sacrificing herself in the process. Her advice to anyone feeling stuck? Keep learning. Reach out. Say yes. There’s always another path waiting to be discovered.
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Lindsey is the Founder of Pulse Business Group. She is an award-winning CFO, and financial and visionary leader, providing business owners with proven financial guidance and operational strategies to facilitate exponential business growth. She also holds her CA real estate license (DRE #01902185).
Lindsey currently serves as a consulting CFO/COO to business founders across select industries. She is also the Co-Founder of Curls Poppin, Inc. (CurlsPoppin.com).