IPO Assistance for a $300M Healthcare Company

Client Snapshot

A $300 million privately owned healthcare company in existence for approximately 10 years and had experienced significant growth in financial results and number of locations. They determined that to sustain their desired growth rate, outside capital was needed and that the most viable mechanism to raise that capital was to pursue a reverse merger to go public.

The Challenge

The company had developed robust operational reporting to manage their business, but the company had significant financial reporting and process/control gaps to meet SEC requirements:

  • Existing financial reporting resources were primarily focused on operational and revenue reporting with minimal expertise with regards to GAAP-based financial reporting
  • Dependency on cash accounting, with no accrual-based insights
  • Utilization of a basic ERP system that made it difficult to book prior period adjustments, consolidate entities, and generate GAAP financial statements
  • Inadequate financial reporting processes and controls for SOX compliance
  • Lack of a Financial Planning & Analysis function to develop budgets and forecasts

The Approach

WG Consulting provided IPO readiness consulting by supplementing the company’s financial reporting team with interim finance leadership, including a dedicated project manager to oversee the IPO process. Our team delivered GAAP financial reporting services, transitioned accounting from cash to accrual, and established SOX compliance processes.

Key initiatives included:

  • Providing interim resources to enhance existing staff, including a Project Manager responsible for the financial IPO process
  • Designing and implementing a structured monthly close process
  • Transitioning accounting from cash to accrual basis
  • Generating audit-ready, GAAP-compliant financials
  • Facilitating the external audit process with auditors
  • Leading the selection and implementation of a right-sized ERP platform
  • Establishing processes for forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
  • Provided executive search services in placing the company’s CFO and Controller

The Result

In less than 18 months, the company achieved:

  • Fully auditable GAAP financials, allowing the company to go public through a reverse merger
  • A modern ERP system driving operational and financial efficiency
  • Real-time insights into day-to-day business performance
  • A scalable financial organization and infrastructure to support future growth and strategic decision-making

Preparing Your Business for IPO Success

Preparing for an IPO requires more than strong operations, it demands a finance function built for SEC standards, GAAP reporting, and audit readiness. WG Consulting provides IPO advisory, transaction readiness, and financial transformation services to help companies navigate the path to becoming public with confidence.

Why WG Consulting?

WG Consulting doesn’t just fix systems, we build future-ready finance functions. Whether your business is preparing for growth, funding, or transformation, we help you get there with clarity, confidence, and speed.