The What: Hiring a CFO

In a previous post I discussed indications that it may be time to bring on a full-time CFO or interview outsourced candidates. Now that we know when to find someone, let’s discuss what we should look for. Even though your choice of CFO will depend on your vision for...

Signs that a Business Needs a CFO

As early-stage companies grow, many experience a number of challenges and problems that indicate the need for a CFO, but don’t recognize it. Often they mistakenly think that the hodge-podge matrix of undertrained staff that they’ve set in charge of their finances will...

Hiring a Financial Accountant: What to Know

So your bookkeeper has been great. In fact, information they’ve been able to provide you has helped you make decisions to grow your business to where it is now. But now you find that your bookkeeper is overwhelmed, dealing with transactions outside of their expertise,...

Setting up? Accounting Pitfalls to Avoid

There are a handful of guidelines with respect to setting up an accounting system correctly that are widely accepted.  Consider these: Set up a reliable accounting system such as QuickBooks and tie the system to your bank accounts, and as many systems as you use....