One of the most important questions we ask CFOs looking to become Amplifiers is to tell us about times they’ve been strategic or involved in strategy.
Sometimes, we hear about ERP implementations. We get it—these can be large and transformational projects. Technology can strategically change accounting and finance roles, helping scale the business.
We agree that an ERP is a strategic project, especially for accounting and finance.
We expect most CFOs to have led or been instrumental in an ERP implementation, so, unfortunately, it is table stakes.
Put Up Your Hand
If ERP Implementation is a table stakes game, how can you ensure you are up for the challenge? It starts with putting up your hand.
We understand the barriers to scaling a business. We are growth consultants who help companies overcome challenges.
Many of our clients struggle with investing in technology. There are natural obstacles to taking it on.
Beyond helping the business grow, putting your hand up is about your growth, too. It’s a moment that matters and can be a learning opportunity.
Raising Your Head
We understand that the work you do as a Finance Leader matters. We are a CPA firm specializing in CFO services, Fractional Finance Leaders, Controllers, and full accounting outsourcing. We also place CPAs in permanent and temporary roles through our Recruiting Services.
We experience the hardships of system selection, scaling, and investing in financial strategy daily.
With a commitment to quality and hard work, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and overlook the bigger picture. Investing in technology is about the whole business and much more than the function we lead. The organization’s strategy, team, and, most importantly, growth will drive the decision. And sometimes, as Finance Leaders, that’s more than we are used to.
Candidates who don’t understand this difference and want to be CFOs are typical.
They want the next step in their career. Still, they do not realize that the fantastic quality work and complex experience that got them through their audit days into leadership and has made them a role model to their teams is not what will make them respected at the executive table.
Risk, controls, costs, analysis and compliance are not how value is added; strategy is driven at the top. (And often the top line!)
Putting your head up and looking at the whole business is critical for any Business Leader. The executive team must look beyond the company and outside the organization.
These forward-thinking considerations drive conversations about scale and lead to investment in technology and ERPs.
It’s a career opportunity for you to get out of your silo as a Finance Leader and to be thinking about the future and growth of the whole business.
Are you now looking for an ERP opportunity and excited? We are, too!
Here are our discussions:
- Controllers | Finance Leaders | ERPs series
https://amplifytech.ca/controllers-finance-leaders-erps-series/ - Controllers | Finance Leaders | ERPs series II
https://amplifytech.ca/controllers-finance-leaders-erps-series-ii/ - Controllers | Finance Leaders | ERPs series III
