About
Value of Engagement Meet Jennifer Musser
Jennifer Musser is a strategic advisor and the creator of The Real You Business ModelSM, working with business leaders to bring greater alignment to how their businesses are built and operated. With more than 20 years of experience spanning global consulting, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship, her work focuses on strengthening performance while simplifying the complexity that often comes with growth.
Jennifer is an experienced business leader who brings both perspective and practical support to her clients. She acts as an additional set of eyes and hands where it matters most, helping leaders navigate complex operational challenges, connect the moving parts of their business, and move forward with clarity and purpose. Known for her ability to see both the details and the full picture, some clients refer to her as a “financial flashlight.”
She is the author of the award-winning book, Align Your Business with the Real You, which explores how purpose, authenticity, and strategic clarity can transform both a business and the way it is led. The book reflects the same human-centered, strategic approach she brings to every client engagement.
Jennifer's signature framework, The Real You Business ModelSM, sits at the center of her work. This adaptable model helps leaders align financial and operational priorities with their leadership approach, creating results they can see and feel.
As Founder of JLM & Associates Consulting, LLC, Jennifer is focused on delivering clear direction, strong execution, and meaningful, sustained results through a thoughtful and engaged working style.
Value of Expertise
Jennifer has a wealth of experience integrating strategy, finance, and operations. Her track record includes reducing risk, enhancing business results, and transforming businesses. Jennifer worked with major companies globally.
Her background also encompasses support for small businesses as well as participation on teams dedicated to diversity, inclusion, belonging, and national standardization.
Jennifer's expertise includes:
- Small business support
- Business transformation
- Operational & strategic planning
- Profit improvement strategies
- Turnaround
- Revenue generation
- Talent optimization
- Training & development
- Project management
- Change management
- Lean Six Sigma
- Risk mitigation
Small Business Support
JLM & Associates Consulting is committed to helping small businesses succeed. Jennifer has also provided customized services to small business owners throughout the U.S. as a strategy consultant for Start Small Think Big. See Jennifer's volunteer testimonial here Start Small Think Big Volunteer Spotlight.
Education
Jennifer's holds a BS in Business Administration (Finance) from Villanova University. She earned certificates in Sustainable Business Strategy, Business Analytics, and Global Business from Harvard Business School Online. Additionally, Jennifer is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Value of Experience
Community Education Centers
Jennifer served as Vice President of Operational Analysis at Community Education Centers, a private equity-owned organization. As a senior management team member, Jennifer played an instrumental role handling essential parts of a turnaround strategy in preparation for sale to a strategic buyer. She also launched and led the company’s Project Management Organization (PMO), while steering the Operational Analysis service area.
Jennifer had many measurable successes during her tenure with the company. These included directing a company-wide turnaround work-out, cost-out initiative, exceeding the goal by 40 percent, ultimately increasing the company’s transactional value 10 times.
Zolfo Cooper
Jennifer discovered her interest in turnaround work as the acting CFO of Zolfo Cooper, a national turnaround, restructuring, and interim management firm.
Marsh & McLennan
Before transitioning into corporate finance roles, Jennifer was second in command in the New York valuation consulting practice at Marsh & McLennan.
Duff & Phelps
Jennifer was instrumental in building a New York valuation services practice at Duff & Phelps.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Jennifer’s career started in the Financial Advisory Services consulting group at PricewaterhouseCoopers. There, she learned many skills applied in subsequent projects.
Jennifer is community focused, participating in various nonprofit support activities.
Currently, Jennifer is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), including the national and New York City chapters, and the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. As the Chair of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur Roundtable, Jennifer facilitates dynamic strategic discussions that aim to improve outcomes for startups, solopreneurs, and small businesses.
Previously, Jennifer served as a Board Member for Dress for Success Northern New Jersey and was honored at their 2018 gala for her contributions to the organization. She also dedicated five years as an executive mentor for the Leadership Program at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business.
Reach Out
To discuss consulting or speaking opportunities, reach out to Jennifer via email.
Reach Out
To discuss consulting or speaking opportunities, reach out to Jennifer via email.