Defining “Excellence” for the SaaS CFO
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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

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Building a Strong Finance Team: Five Essential Ingredients
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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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How to Get on a Corporate Board
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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

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The Influential Woman CFO
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“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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