Get your daily checklist to become a more savvy, strategic CFO — even if you’re short on time. We asked top CFOs for the tasks they complete every day to become more strategic, ultra-efficient, and valuable to the rest of the company. Download our guide to learn:• 5 email newsletters you should be skimming• 3 strategies for offering your analysis […]

We asked ChatGPT, “Can you tell me 5 things to watch out for when accounting for intercompany transactions?” and followed up with “What steps should I take to ensure my company is ASC 842 compliant?” Its answers are instructive for companies considering adopting AI and machine learning techs — and for those that are not. Download our guide to see […]

We’ve all heard the truism that “what gets measured gets managed.” With data more accessible and easier to track than ever, you have the opportunity to both measure and actively manage all aspects of the business. So why are leaders still lamenting a lack of data insights? Address that by democratizing data and metrics, including using an objectives and key […]

There are plenty of ways well-intentioned goals can go sideways:• Activity as a proxy for results.• Operational impracticality.• Lack of real-world testing. OKRs and SMART goals help by getting everyone pulling together. Now, KPIs expert Bernie Smith has designed the Results-Orientated KPI Effective Target Design System — ROKET- DS. When used with your OKR or SMART goals, it can supercharge […]

You just approved funding to help a business unit work smarter? Great! But you’re putting off finance automation — again? It’s time to rethink that. CFOs in the habit of approving new tech for every department but finance need to shake loose the money for AR/AP automation. It’s the No. 1 path to cutting costs, improving customer relationships, reducing overhead, […]

Heightened efficiency equals job security all around. Here’s why. The first move in our five-step efficiency-boosting plan: Launch a process review. We lay out an eight step framework to get your team some fast productivity wins. From there, you can:• Establish a finance team culture that continuously seeks efficiency gains.• Evangelize for transparency as a productivity superpower across the organization.• […]

Ready to finally harness KPIs to drive the right behavior for your business? This practical step-by-step ebook is jam-packed with guides to give you the one thing CFOs need heading into 2023: Consistently excellent performance. Download the ebook today to unlock:• Customizable templates, checklists, spreadsheets, sample SLAs, and much more.• Process maps showing the production flow for each measure or […]

We talked to a dozen chief executives about what makes a top finance partner. The good news: These traits are also CFO career-building powerhouses. Want to really wow a CEO? Bring them insights into today’s funding landscape, an ability to tell the company’s story in numbers, and a snug cultural fit. From there, you can:• Replace short-term thinking with a […]