Founder/Lead CFO

Jessica Watson began her career in restaurants at 17 and worked her way through nearly every role on the floor, from host to manager. She has opened locations, trained teams, and led operations across multiple brands, giving her firsthand understanding of how financial decisions actually play out in day-to-day hospitality operations.

With a background in accounting and deep operational experience, Jessica founded Pivot Financial Solutions to help hospitality owners bring clarity to their numbers and structure to their businesses. Her work bridges finance and operations, supporting owners as they stabilize performance, manage growth, and plan what comes next.

“I’ve worked every side of this business, from behind the bar to behind the numbers. I started Pivot because hospitality owners deserve financial clarity and operational support that actually works in the real world.”

Director of Operations

Fernanda is an operations leader with more than a decade of experience improving performance and building strong teams in hospitality environments. Her background spans restaurant operations and business management, with a focus on execution in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.

At Pivot, Fernanda works alongside owners to translate strategy into action. Her work centers on labor efficiency, management systems, and accountability structures that support consistent execution and long-term profitability.

“Strong operations come from clear expectations, aligned teams, and systems that support both today’s execution and future growth.”

Executive Assistant

Angie thrives at the intersection of chaos and organization.  Her role encompasses moving through execution, and problem-solving. She has a natural ability to take complex ideas, moving pieces, and ambitious goals and turn them into clear plans that our teams can actually implement. Whether she is coordinating projects or managing day-to-day priorities, she enjoys creating the structure that allows people and businesses to move forward with confidence.

Angie works closely with Founder Jessica Watson to support internal operations, client engagements, and strategic initiatives across the firm. She plays a key role in keeping projects organized, ensuring progress is being made on priorities, and helping transform ideas into action.

Her work helps create the foundation that allows both Pivot and its clients to grow sustainably.  Angie is passionate about the behind-the-scenes work that drives momentum forward. She believes that strong systems, clear communication, and intentional support create the space leaders need to focus on what they do best.

Controller

With more than five years of experience as a Controller, Bryar brings a strong background in hospitality, private equity, and nonprofit accounting. His experience helping businesses strengthen their financial operations allows him to bring both technical knowledge and a practical, solutions-focused perspective to the Pivot team.

At Pivot, Bryar supports clients with bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvement. He specializes in problem-solving and accounting system optimization, using technology and automation to create efficient processes while maintaining accurate, dependable financial information. Bryar believes accounting should provide clarity, not confusion, and focuses on practical solutions that help business owners make informed decisions with confidence.

Outside of work, Bryar is a proud father and an active golfer. He also enjoys supporting his partner in her entrepreneurial journey as she works toward opening a self-serve yogurt bar. He values hard work, continuous improvement, and helping others succeed—qualities that shape both his personal life and his approach to serving Pivot’s clients.

Senior Accountant

With more than 12 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and financial services, Sant brings a strong foundation of technical expertise and a commitment to delivering accurate, dependable financial information. He works closely with clients to ensure their financial records are organized, up to date, and aligned with the needs of their business.

Known for his reliability, consistency, and attention to detail, Sant is the kind of professional clients and colleagues know they can count on. He takes pride in delivering high-quality work on time and maintaining the accuracy and accountability that strong financial management requires. His steady approach helps create confidence in the numbers and supports informed decision-making at every level of an organization.

As part of the Pivot team, Sant is dedicated to providing thoughtful accounting support tailored to each client's goals. By combining technical knowledge with a dependable, client-focused mindset, he helps businesses build the financial foundation necessary for long-term success.