Elizabeth Bergen — Speaker & Business Advisor
Speaker & Business Advisor

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Turning financial complexity into strategic clarity — on stage and in the boardroom.

With 15+ years transforming how business owners think about money, Elizabeth Bergen brings rare financial fluency and genuine warmth to every keynote, workshop, and advisory engagement.

15+
Years Experience
CAAS
Certified Advisor
500+
Businesses Served
Elizabeth Bergen — Speaker & Business Advisor
"Elizabeth doesn't just present data — she makes you see your business in an entirely new light."
CEO, Pacific Northwest Business Forum
Featured & Trusted By
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Vancouver Business Journal
SCORE Mentors
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Network
AICPA CAAS Community
Small Business Development Center
Keynotes & Workshops

Speaking that moves people to act

Elizabeth translates complex financial strategy into actionable insight — leaving audiences energized, equipped, and ready to lead with confidence.

01
Financial Clarity as a Competitive Advantage

Most businesses are flying blind. Elizabeth shows leaders how to turn their numbers into a strategic compass — driving smarter decisions at every stage of growth.

02
The Founder's Financial Blueprint

Built for entrepreneurs who are brilliant at their craft but not yet fluent in finance. A practical, empowering framework for building a business that's actually profitable.

03
From Bookkeeper to Boardroom

For accounting professionals ready to step into advisory roles. Elizabeth's journey from practitioner to strategic partner and how to make the same leap.

04
Scaling Without Losing Control

Growth is exciting — until the finances spiral. Elizabeth outlines the systems, indicators, and mindset shifts that keep fast-growing companies on solid footing.

Elizabeth's Story

Bridging the gap between numbers and vision

CAAS Certified · QuickBooks Advanced ProAdvisor · Founder, Foray Business Group

Elizabeth's journey into bookkeeping and business advisory began with a simple observation: too many talented business owners were struggling not because they lacked vision or drive, but because they lacked clear, accessible financial information and a trusted strategic partner.

After spending years working with businesses of all sizes — from scrappy startups to established enterprises — Elizabeth founded Foray Business Group on the principle that every business owner deserves the same level of financial expertise that Fortune 500 companies enjoy, tailored to their unique reality.

Today she brings that same clarity and conviction to the stage, helping audiences across the Pacific Northwest and beyond see their businesses in an entirely new light.

CAAS Certified
Client Accounting Advisory Services — the gold standard in strategic advisory
QBO Advanced ProAdvisor
Expert-level mastery of QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Enterprise
15+ Years
Serving Portland & Vancouver businesses across construction, law, and services
Community Leader
Active voice in the Portland business community and advisor network
Elizabeth Bergen
What People Say

The impact Elizabeth leaves behind

"

Elizabeth doesn't just present data — she makes you see your entire business in a new light. Our leadership team walked away with immediate, actionable clarity we'd never had before.

Jennifer M.
CEO, Regional Construction Company
"

Her talk at our annual conference was the highlight of the event. Elizabeth has this rare ability to make financial strategy feel accessible, even exciting. Three months later, people are still talking about it.

Marcus R.
Executive Director, Portland Business Forum
"

Working with Elizabeth as our advisor transformed our practice. She brought discipline, strategic thinking, and a genuine investment in our success that went far beyond any engagement we'd had before.

Sarah K.
Managing Partner, Pacific Northwest Law Group
Elizabeth Bergen speaking
On Stage

"Making audiences
see their business
in a new light."

Business Advisory

Strategic partnership, not just bookkeeping

Elizabeth works with a selective number of businesses as a hands-on strategic partner — going far beyond financial record-keeping to shape growth, profitability, and long-term resilience.
Strategic Advisory & CFO Services

Cash flow forecasting, KPI development, financial planning, and CFO-level guidance — for businesses ready to operate at the next level.

Construction & Trades Accounting

Specialized expertise in job costing, progress billing, contractor compliance, and project-based accounting for construction and trades businesses.

Law Firm Financial Management

Trust accounting, IOLTA compliance, client cost tracking, and the unique financial requirements of Oregon and Washington legal practices.

Technology & Systems Integration

Cloud-based accounting implementation, business application integrations, and leveraging modern tech for efficiency and insight across your entire operation.

Financial Cleanup & Catch-Up

Complex cleanup projects, historical catch-up, system migrations, and audit preparation — getting your business back on solid financial footing.

Ready to Work Together?

Bring Elizabeth to your next event

Whether you need a keynote that reframes financial strategy, a workshop that leaves teams equipped to act, or an ongoing advisory partnership — Elizabeth is ready to deliver.

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Let's start a conversation

Tell Elizabeth about your event or advisory needs and she'll be in touch to explore how you can work together.

Location
Portland & Vancouver, Pacific Northwest
Company
Foray Business Group · foraybusiness.com
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