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Is It Time to Work With an Outsourced CFO?

Beacon CFO Plus

JANUARY 30, 2024

When CFO Services Become a Strategic Imperative In the ever-evolving business landscape, the decision to bring in external expertise can have a major impact on your success. Regardless of your business’s size or industry, there comes a point where engaging with an outsourced CFO becomes necessary.

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How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy!

CFO Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy! One way to achieve this is by bringing a Fractional CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to your team. Understanding the Role of a Fractional CFO Before diving into the transformational impact of a Fractional CFO, let’s first understand their role.

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Is Your Business Ready for a Part-Time CFO?

CFO Simplified

MAY 15, 2022

Is Your Business Ready for a Part-Time CFO? At CFO Simplified, President Larry Chester is frequently asked one question by his clients and prospects: “How do you know when it’s time to hire a CFO?”. Larry believes there are two reasons why a business owner should look at hiring a CFO. Strategic planning.

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959: A CFO Role as Broad as Space Is Wide | Mark Seidel, CFO, True Anomaly

CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 12, 2023

However, Seidel—CFO of space security start-up True Anomaly—swiftly short circuits the familiar narrative of a space-loving youth. Observes Seidel: “The CFO role is a cross-functional one. His experience at Goldman Sachs and startups shaped his approach to managing resources and driving business strategies.

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11 Reasons to Hire a Fractional CFO

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A fractional chief financial officer is an outsourced financial professional providing high-level financial management and strategic guidance to a company on a part-time or project basis. This is particularly valuable for companies that don't require constant CFO oversight or cannot afford a full-time executive.

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9 Signs Your Startup Needs a Fractional CFO - By JP Puchulu

Boston Startup CFO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a startup, it is important to have a strong financial foundation in order to successfully grow and scale. While you may have the expertise and skills to handle many aspects of your startup, there may come a time when you need additional financial guidance and support. If at are favorable to you. If at are favorable to you.

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Breaking Down the FP&A Function of the CFO Suite

BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Traditionally, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for tracking the company’s past and present financial situation and ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. Today, the CFO is expected to inform strategic decisions that drive the success of the company. The CFO takes on the responsibility of FP&A.

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Best Practices from the CFO Suite

BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

Forward In the current economic crisis, business leaders from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations have had to make difficult decisions. The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Edited for readability.

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Fractional CFOs for SMEs

Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

.” – Warren Bennis There is no shortage of challenges for new business owners, from startups to family-owned businesses or independently owned enterprises. If you manage an SME—referring to a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise—you may look to a fractional CFO to provide strategic financial expertise and guidance.

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When Should Startups Hire a CFO?

Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Many founders and CEOs of startups don’t spend a lot of time thinking about CFOs. When it comes to finance for a startup, founders focus on more pressing needs: What’s my burn rate? So when is the right time to bring on a CFO? But the old rules for when to hire a CFO don’t apply like they used to.

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vcfo Austin Team Grows With the Addition of Brandon Green – Consulting CFO & Business Development Executive

VCFO

JUNE 12, 2023

vcfo welcomes Brandon Green as Consulting CFO and Business Development Executive for the Austin market. Brandon Green joins vcfo as a Consulting CFO & Business Development Executive, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience. Prior to joining vcfo, Brandon was a CFO for companies in a variety of industries.

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Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Activities that directly impact these objectives should take precedence.

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BIG Loyalty’s CFO: How to overcome gender challenges at work

Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Editor’s note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series, FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Sereen Teoh (pictured below), CFO at BIG Loyalty. Sereen Teoh, CFO, BIG Loyalty. And now I'm the CFO of BIG Loyalty, owned and managed by BIGLIFE Sdn. FutureCFO: Can you share with me your finance career journey?

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Ken Dorward joins vcfo Austin Team as Managing Director

VCFO

JUNE 11, 2023

Ken Dorward joins vcfo to lend 25 years of experience building teams and profitability for startups and publicly-traded multinationals alike. Ken has worn many hats in his career, including CEO, COO, CFO, and Chief Growth Officer. Data-driven and action-oriented, he favors bold business strategies.

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CFO at Microsoft HK: Why changes are great and what wakeboarding and finance have in common

Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2020

Editor’s Note: For our Female Leadership in Finance Series , FutureCFO editor Teresa Leung recently had a chat with Vyin Ng (pictured below), CFO at Microsoft Hong Kong. She shared with our audiences her career journey and advice on how female finance professionals could reach the CFO position. VN: Compensation plan design.

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Navigating Financial Uncertainty: How Fractional CFOs Help Steer the Ship

Adam Kae

AUGUST 18, 2023

As an experienced Fractional CFO, I've weathered many a storm alongside small business owners, guiding them through choppy waters and helping them find their financial North Star. The Fractional CFO Advantage: On-Demand Expertise & Strategic Partners Now, you might be wondering, "What's the deal with Fractional CFOs?"

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The 3 Jobs Your Startup Should Outsource

Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 29, 2012

If you’re running an early-stage startup, chances are there are some knowledge gaps in your core team. Are you prepared to manage the day-to-day of your startup, from recruiting new talent to bookkeeping to financial planning? Even if you’re not yet funded or earning significant revenue, you may still be in need of CFO services.

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3 areas to focus on as a SaaS finance leader

Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. A good SaaS CFO builds good relationships with key stakeholders at a company. The work a great CFO does to tie this all together is financial planning and analysis.

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3 areas to focus on as a SaaS finance leader

Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

We’ve worked closely with numerous startup SaaS teams, and a fair share of them don’t have a CFO or even a dedicated finance team. A good SaaS CFO builds good relationships with key stakeholders at a company. The work a great CFO does to tie this all together is financial planning and analysis.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance CFO Forecasting

Financial Accounting Hierarchy - By JP Puchulu

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

However, don't undervalue the significance of comprehending finance for your startup's survival. Tier 2: Basic Accounting In this tier, accountants close the books on a monthly basis and create basic financial statements to aid founders in assessing their startup's financial standing.

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Roadmap to Starting a Business

CFO Simplified

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

You might start with one single item, but knowing where you might be two or five years from now will be helpful in developing your strategic plan. Plan it month by month. But if you plan well, and succeed, it’s all worth it. But be strategic and pragmatic. Does this lead you to a family of products? Be realistic.

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Solving the ‘Founder’s Syndrome’ Problem in Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

MARCH 30, 2022

So vet biz spelled V E T B I Z, is a nonprofit that assists veterans with, startup and expansion of small business. Um, so the first lesson I think I learned was in ensure that there’s a true succession plan in place. Darcella Craven: Sure. We actually just recently went through a name change. Darcella Craven: Yeah.

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Beyond Donations: Growing Your Mission with Earned Income

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2022

Tosha Anderson: So you specifically work with faith based entrepreneurs to launch a variety of different startups, right. The post Beyond Donations: Growing Your Mission with Earned Income appeared first on The Charity CFO. I think most of us that are called to do something in the nonprofit space sometimes are prompted by our faith.

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How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Financial Strategy!

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Is Your Business Ready for a Part-Time CFO?

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959: A CFO Role as Broad as Space Is Wide | Mark Seidel, CFO, True Anomaly

11 Reasons to Hire a Fractional CFO

9 Signs Your Startup Needs a Fractional CFO - By JP Puchulu

Breaking Down the FP&A Function of the CFO Suite

Best Practices from the CFO Suite

Fractional CFOs for SMEs

When Should Startups Hire a CFO?

vcfo Austin Team Grows With the Addition of Brandon Green – Consulting CFO & Business Development Executive

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs

BIG Loyalty’s CFO: How to overcome gender challenges at work

Ken Dorward joins vcfo Austin Team as Managing Director

CFO at Microsoft HK: Why changes are great and what wakeboarding and finance have in common

Navigating Financial Uncertainty: How Fractional CFOs Help Steer the Ship

The 3 Jobs Your Startup Should Outsource

3 areas to focus on as a SaaS finance leader

3 areas to focus on as a SaaS finance leader

Financial Accounting Hierarchy - By JP Puchulu

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Solving the ‘Founder’s Syndrome’ Problem in Nonprofits

Beyond Donations: Growing Your Mission with Earned Income

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