Defining “Excellence” for the SaaS CFO
By Eric Mersch
My 20+ years as a SaaS CFO has refined my perspective about what defines “excellence” when it comes to performance in the C-suite. I believe a great CFO needs to embody three key traits: Leadership A strategic mindset Diverse business and financial experience IMHO, these are the table stakes for…Read More
Read MoreThe “Top 10” Tenets for Effective Executive Compensation Negotiation
By Laureen DeBuono
I recently spoke at The Womens Financial Summit 2022 (hosted by Woodruff Sawyer) on the topic of how women executives can better negotiate their compensation packages. While that talk was addressed to women financial executives, many of my negotiation tips apply to any CFO (and in fact any executive) who…Read More
Read MoreHow to Close the Books at Your Company in 10 Days (or Fewer)
By Eric Hall
Over the past 30 years, I have seen no fewer than six presidents go in and out of office, through booms and busts and everything in between, as an interim CFO. One constant, however, is that closing the books in a timely manner (monthly, quarterly or year-end) is still a…Read More
Read MoreBuilding a Strong Finance Team: Five Essential Ingredients
By Chris Cook
In my over 25 years in finance and public accounting, I have personally led a multitude of talented teams across industry sectors and at startups to enterprise-level companies. In my experience, I find that there are at least five essential ingredients for finance leaders to keep in mind when identifying,…Read More
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