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Too many business owners hire an accountant and expect them to act as a virtual finance team. Here’s the difference: A virtual finance team mimics an internal team for a fraction of the cost and risk of hiring staff. They are there to fully support the growth of your business and take responsibility for streamlining your systems. Virtual finance teams: ✅ Manage your payroll ✅Take care of credit control ✅ Manage cash flow of the business ✅ Identify discrepancies in your accounts ✅ Compose accurate and realistic budgets ✅ Help you to make informed financial decisions ✅ Address all tax-related issues before they become an issue ✅Provide management accounts and strategic planning every month/quarter Accountants: Speak to you sporadically, are a nightmare to get hold of otherwise. Will do your basic compliance work but don’t take responsibility for improving your finances. Will answer the questions you ask, but won’t dive deeper into why you are asking them. ✔️ Manage your payroll ✔️ Manage your transactions ✔️ Manage and generate invoices See the difference? If you’re simply looking for someone to do the basics, yes, hire an accountant. But if you need someone to come in and transform your financial insights and overall situation, you need to hire a virtual accounting team. If you’re looking for someone to help you do just that, drop me a DM.

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How you will do more of what you love next year and scale faster. Outsource everything that isn’t your core service. Doesn’t it make sense for you to focus on the one thing you love, the one thing you are good at, the one thing that your clients come to your for? Finance isn’t why you went into business. But it is our thing. Our virtual finance team gives you a fully managed department. You get access to a Fractional CFO, tax consultant, accountant, bookkeeper and admin for a fraction of the price of hiring 1 person. We are invested in your growth so you can be sure we are proactively looking for ways to save you money and for you to scale more efficiently. DM me to book an introductory call. 📞

To be an optimal operations accountant… It’s critical to understand the flow of information Within the organization, between systems, and to third parties. Even better is having the skill to summarize those processes on one page For easy knowledge sharing, reference within the organization, or training new hires. There’s an art to understanding operations in this manner, And requires: -       Taking diligent notes -       Asking the right questions -       Sharing information within the team -       Confirming your understanding for accuracy -       Revisiting prior documentation and updating for changes I’ve trained myself to dive into processes quickly Because it’s essential for: -       Taking over as an interim CFO -       Designing new accounting systems -       Supporting a staff member who is analyzing data trends Understanding the flow of transactions has become one of my favorite tasks And getting up to speed quickly helps gives our clients comfort In knowing that we are not looking down from an ivy tower But working along side them in the trenches. Are you looking for someone who is in trenches with you? Please reach out to us. We’re here to help. Sharai Lavoie Lavoie CPA PLLC #striveforexcellence #cashflow #AccountingAsAService Here's my latest Gemini (formerly Bard) image using the prompt: “Provide a cartoon of an accountant working in a trench. He’s happy to meet other accountants in the trench with him.”

What are the different roles in a finance function and as a small business when do you need them? There are generally 4 roles in a finance function and this is what they do: - Bookkeeper - process cash book and bank recon, payroll, tax admin; - Accountant - month end accruals and prepayments and more complex tax tasks, basic management accounts; - Financial Manager - Manages a team of accountants and bookkeepers, management accounts with insights, Implements Process automation projects; - CFO - Leads the finance team, provides financial clarity and understanding of numbers that drives action that increases profit; Helps engineer and structure growth plans to make the business scalable, Convert strategy into financial action; Spearhead (ID | Craft) Process automation projects; ad hoc strategic projects; Generally as a start, the CEO | owner would fulfil all of the roles if they have the skills. The triggers that would move a small business from one role level to the next would be the following: - Time saving and affordability would trigger the first decision to hire a bookkeeper or outsource the basic tasks; - Complexity and transaction volumes would trigger the moves to the next levels; Knowing when to move does come down to gut feel, but the most important trigger is if you feel you don't understand your numbers. If you feel like this reach out to us at hello@118accounting.co.za #smallbusiness #accountant #scaleup #accounting

A solid finance function must start from the ground up. Without accurate data, it's difficult to make strategic / forward looking decisions. I've found it most effective to have a seasoned fractional CFO, coupled with a controller and FP&A lead, with solid bookkeeper support. This will of course depend on a company's size, complexity and budget. Here is how I think of the main functions with a good finance function: Bookkeeping and Accounting * Accounting Manager - reconcile banks, CC statements, record journal entries, manage clerks * AR clerk - record keeping for customer payments * AP Clerk - record keeping for vendor payments Controller * Lead monthly close process * Develop financial controls and policies * Tax return prep * Internal audit prep * If no FP&A, may manage budgeting and modeling Financial Planning & Analysis * Three statement and weekly cash flow modeling to support financial and strategic planning * Management reporting, forecasting, scenario planning * Partner closely with accounting to support month end close * This is a critical function, especially when raising capital * In smaller companies, CFOs do this CFO * Sets the financial vision for the company * M&A, capital structure, investor relations * Manages above functions * Can be fractional executive or full-time depending on business needs What am I missing here?

Are you feeling overwhelmed with handling your company's accounts while also trying to manage its growth? Outsourcing your accounting can make all the difference for you. By bringing in a Strategic Finance Partner, you can free up your time to focus on what you do best – growing your business. They will not only takes care of managing your books but also provides valuable strategic financial advice and direction. I've seen firsthand the positive impact this can have on businesses, having worked as an Accountant, Bookkeeper, Finance Director and Financial Controller. The beauty of a Strategic Partner is that you get the expertise of an experienced financial manager without the cost of hiring one full-time. They handle cash flow management, maintain budget plans, and even prepare for audits – all those tasks that can be a headache to juggle while trying to expand your company. So, if you're finding it challenging to handle all the number crunching while growing your business, consider outsourcing these tasks. It could be the decision that propels your business to new heights.

#hiring Controller, Boston, United States, $150K, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers $150K #Bostonjobs #Massachusettsjobs #Accounting Apply: https://lnkd.in/g75J5U57 CompanyA worldwide leader in endurance sports, Spartan is a high-growth, international organization that owns and operates mass-participation athletic events under the brands Spartan, Tough Mudder, Spartan Trail, Hurricane Heat, and DEKA, and offers numerous related fitness, health and nutrition services and products. We create transformational experiences, products, and content to help people, companies and teams tear down boundaries and expand what they believe to be possible. Together with its many subsidiaries and licensees, Spartan combines large scale global events with a vibrant digital content and community platform. With 250 events across more than 40 countries on six continents, Spartan is the worlds leading extreme wellness and endurance brand.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.Develop sound and efficient accounting controls and processes for all accounting areas.Oversees AP, AR, month-end close and payroll.Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.Ensures that all sales & use tax filings are completed timely and paid.Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.Reviews and approves bi-weekly payroll.Reviews and approves employee expense reports.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsDeveloping and managing processesNetSuite experience preferredexperience preferredDeveloping standardsAuditing, accounting, and corporate financeSales & Use tax experience preferredTracking budget expensesFinancial skillsAnalyzing informationPerfor

Are you looking to hire a finance leader? If you're business is generating revenue (perhaps ecommerce or B2B SaaS) and you're looking at your first in-house finance hire, one of the best hires I think you can make is a Financial Controller or Head of Finance. In the North of England this type of hire will typically command a starting salary of £65,000 to £85,000, and will provide a big leap for your business around the clarity of financial information you'll be able to use compared to just having an outsourced accountancy practice. Some other key points for this type of hire and found in our Startup Salary Guide, and I've shared a few extra bits of context below; Strengthening financial reporting and controls; - Ensures accurate, timely financial reporting and compliance by implementing robust controls. This reduces errors and enhances decision making with reliable financial information. Financial Planning and Forecasting; - Leads budgeting and forecasting, using data to create realistic financial models and manage risks. This again enables informed decision making and prepares the company for growth and financial challenges. KPI Analysis and strategic insight; - Deep dive on KPIs to provide insights on profitability, efficiency, cashflow and overall financial health. These data driven decisions help leadership optimise operations and focus on activities with high ROI. I'll be following up with insights on a Finance Director hire later this week!