Building Financial Excellence Through Proven Leadership
25+ Years of Executive Finance Experience. $500M+ Capital Raised. Battle-Tested Across Industries and Continents.
Zachary H. Lynde
Founder & Principal, The Zachary Group
Zachary Lynde founded The Zachary Group in 2004 to provide objective, measurable financial leadership to companies navigating the critical stages of their lifecycle—from launch through exit. With a 96% success rate, Zachary brings the perspective of a CFO who has "been in the seat," having served as CFO or senior finance executive for over a dozen companies across technology, blockchain, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, payments, and energy sectors.
25+
Years Experience
$500M+
Capital Raised
96%
Success Rate
Education
MBA in Entrepreneurship — Acton School of Business, Austin, TX
BA in Economics / Political Science / Business Administration — Austin College, Sherman, TX
Acton MBA Alumnus of the Year, 2005 — established a named scholarship providing full tuition to deserving students. Mentor and coach for MBA students at Acton School of Business, 2005–2019.
The Experience That Matters
Public Company Leadership
Led a $300M SPAC business combination, managed a $150M crossover IPO with RBC Capital, and prepared companies for public listings on both U.S. and Canadian exchanges (TSXV) under GAAP and IFRS standards.
Capital Markets Expertise
Successfully raised over $500M in venture capital, debt financing, and equity across multiple companies, with deep experience structuring favorable terms and managing complex capitalization tables.
M&A and Exit Transactions
Negotiated and closed transactions ranging from $30M to $300M, including merger negotiations with investment banks, due diligence leadership, and complex deal structuring across 14 countries.
Complex Corporate Structures
Founded and structured NetZeroImpact as GP Partner/CFO, creating 17 interconnected entities to exploit a $15B lithium extraction opportunity, including negotiating a $120M exclusive lease/purchase agreement and $50M rail development contract.
International Operations
Managed financial operations across 43 entities in 14 countries, with expertise in international tax planning, transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and both GAAP and IFRS reporting standards.
Technology and Innovation
As CFO of Factom (blockchain), pioneered cryptocurrency accounting methodologies and invented a tokenized debt market system rated among Forbes' Top 50 blockchain ideas in 2019/20. Holds U.S. Patent 11,044,095 for debt recordation to blockchain and filed four additional patents in fintech and DeFi applications.
Industry Recognition and Leadership
Board Service
Currently serves on multiple boards including Generative IDE (Chairman, AI technology for code development), Sentient Home (Board Member/CFO, agentic AI), and community foundations including SAF and A.C.E.
Speaking and Thought Leadership
Recognized international speaker on corporate finance, blockchain, M&A, and leadership. Has spoken in London, Tokyo, Beijing, Washington D.C., and across the U.S.
Professional Recognition
Advisory Board and Steering Committee Member of CFO Leadership Council (2018–2025), Contributing Author for IFRS Technical Paper on cryptocurrency classification, and member of the Accounting Blockchain Coalition.
The Zachary Group Difference
What sets Zachary apart is not just the breadth of his experience, but the depth of his operational expertise. We don't just advise—we implement. From designing NASA's new database for KPMG's $100M ERP system integration to creating a 500-point mid-tier consulting model that increased EBITDA by 40% in one year, our experience delivers measurable results.
Representative Results:
- Board-approved a $40M budget across 43 entities in 14 countries in just 80 days while reclassifying all accounts and launching MS Dynamics and Power BI
- Reduced insurance costs by 250% by establishing self-insurance plans, saving $3M annually
- Appealed State tax rules to establish new fact-pattern guidance, saving $1M per year
- Shortened cash conversion cycles by 14 days while forecasting profits within ±3%
- Restructured bank debt to create annual savings of $72,000 in interest and fees
Industries Served:
Technology
Enterprise software, mobility solutions, AI/ML platforms
Blockchain & Fintech
Cryptocurrency, DeFi/CeFi applications, payment systems
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical development and clinical trials
Manufacturing
CBD manufacturing, technology re-manufacturing
Energy & Resources
Lithium extraction, mineral rights, rail development
Economic Development
International site selection, government consulting
Professional Services
M&A advisory, consulting practices
"Every company faces critical moments where the right financial leadership determines success or failure. I've navigated those moments—from startup launches to nine-figure exits, from turnarounds to transformations. The Zachary Group exists to bring that hard-won expertise to companies at their most critical junctures, providing the strategic financial leadership they need to achieve their goals."
— Zachary H. Lynde, Founder & Principal