When I first stepped into the role of Controller, my idea of financial risk management was basically just “keep the books clean and cross your fingers.” Not exactly a sound strategy. Over time, I realized that in small to mid-sized businesses, financial risk isn’t just an occasional concern. It’s something that needs constant attention. Whether it's market shifts, unexpected supplier issues, or even just a spreadsheet error, risks can creep in quickly and often when you're least prepared. One...

Growth is a great problem to have, until your accounting team starts sweating bullets every month-end close. For many growing companies, the early days of running the books on spreadsheets or basic accounting software work just fine. But as transactions increase, operations expand, and compliance becomes more complex, those once-reliable systems can quickly turn into bottlenecks. Here’s the good news: technology has caught up. In fact, it’s racing ahead. Today’s accounting software is no...

In any well-run organization, the Accounts Payable (AP) process is more than just paying bills. It is the heartbeat of vendor...