Wed Dec 1, 2021 | Alan Lefkowitz | CFO Services, Financial Controller Services
Growing businesses may need more than just a bookkeeper or a team of entry-level accountants that process the day-to-day transactions. For companies looking to reach financial milestones or take the business to the next level, it may be time to consider hiring a chief financial officer (CFO) or a controller.
Read MoreSat Dec 26, 2020 | Alan Lefkowitz | Bookkeeping Services, Business, Cash Management, Financial Controller Services
In the U.S., the survival rate for small businesses is bleak, with 20% going under in the first year and 50% failing after five years. These businesses shut down for various reasons, including a lack of customers for the product or service or having difficulty hiring the right people. But insufficient cash flow is frequently the reason for these closures.
Read MoreSat Nov 28, 2020 | Alan Lefkowitz | Business, Financial Controller Services
Could your Chief Financial Officer (CFO) use a helping hand? For CFOs in growing companies, finding time to oversee strategic planning and manage the day-to-day financials can be a significant challenge. And as transactions increase in volume and complexity, handling the daily duties of accounting and finance while maximizing growth and performance can get overwhelming in a hurry, even for the best of us.
Read MoreTue Nov 3, 2020 | Alan Lefkowitz | Business, Cash Management, Construction, Financial Controller Services
Construction companies typically juggle many complex jobs at once, often with a diverse mix of vendors and stakeholders. This makes managing your financials and tracking profits and costs an ongoing challenge. Fortunately, there is a tool that helps with managing and monitoring the progress of your jobs. “The WIP,” which is the work in process schedule (sometimes called the work in progress or the contracts in process schedule), helps contractors determine their profitability by job while tracking and forecasting their job costs.
Read MoreTue Sep 22, 2020 | Alan Lefkowitz | Business, Cash Management, CFO Services, Financial Controller Services, Financial Reporting
No matter how brilliant an entrepreneur or business owner might be when running their business, without a good plan to maintain their company’s financial well-being, it will be difficult for their business to thrive. Regardless of industry or sector, we hear many of the same pain points that keep owners awake at night. The most successful businesses, just like people, form habits that lead to their ultimate success. Here are the top 5 action steps successful companies implement for financial success and prevent financial pitfalls.
Read MoreWed Sep 16, 2020 | Alan Lefkowitz | Bookkeeping Services, CFO Services, Financial Controller Services, Virtual Accounting Services
The value of investing in virtual business accounting changes from one organization to the next. In nearly all situations, companies can benefit from making the switch to this more advanced, more hands-on form of accounting and financial management. If your company hired a bookkeeper or is managing the books independently, it may be beneficial to make the switch. The benefits that come from professional services like this are outstanding.
Read MoreWed May 6, 2020 | Alan Lefkowitz | CFO Services, Financial Controller Services
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic partner to the CEO and Senior Management, charged with financial responsibility for the whole company. Key CFO Responsibilities: Total fiscal oversight Financial analysis and forecasting Cash flow forecasting Strategic planning Risk Management, including insurance coverage Develops tax strategies Manages relationships with banks and auditors Develops company performance measures Capital management
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