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 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
Read MoreHow to Get on a Corporate Board
By Jeff Kuhn
Because part of FLG’s consulting practice is to counsel corporate boards, we’re often asked about how a C-suite executive finds and secures a corporate board seat. The short answer is: “planning, persistence and patience.” Identifying Board Opportunities: Network, Network, Network In many respects the process of finding and being selected…Read More
Read MoreThe Influential Woman CFO
By Stephanie Roberts
“I hope you enjoy this quick 15 minute interview with Jen Scales from Woodruff Sawyer. As a CPG/Consumer CFO, I shared with Jen some tips on being a High Performer and a Working Parent, the biggest mistake I made at Old Navy, and some other great lessons (my top 10)…Read More
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