Many CFOs started as a controller—but not every controller becomes a CFO.

The leap from control to leadership isn’t about seniority—it’s about vision. Strategic controllers think beyond reconciliations and toward results. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter  Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #FutureOfFinance #LeadWithImpact #GrowthMindset

The Great Ledger Migration: Excel → ERP → AI.

Finance tools have evolved faster than ever, but the goal remains the same: turning information into insight. The tech changed; curiosity still leads the way. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter  Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #FinanceTech #FinanceWithPurpose #AccountingEvolution

If your finance team only reports history, who’s writing the future?

Numbers tell us where we’ve been—but strategy tells us where we’re going. Finance should guide the business forward, not just narrate the past. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter  Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #FinanceForward #BeyondReporting #FinanceProfessionals

Closing the books should be the beginning of the conversation.

Month-end isn’t an ending—it’s a launchpad. Each close gives us a story about what worked, what didn’t, and what we can improve next time. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #FinanceWithPurpose #DataDrivenDecisions #MonthEndMomentum

Driving Financial Strategy: From Scorekeeper to Strategist

Accounting is no longer just about reporting what happened—it’s about shaping what’s next. This time we quickly explore how accountants can become strategic leaders, partnering across functions, driving key performance insights, and helping guide the organization’s future direction. From Scorekeeper to Strategist Accounting professionals today should not just report on the numbers. We should be …

When did accounting stop being about debits and credits and start being about decisions?

Finance has evolved from balancing books to balancing business priorities. The best accountants today drive conversations that influence the direction of the company. Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #StrategicAccounting #Decisions #FinanceProfessionals

Friday Lighter Side

On the lighter side for a Friday before a long weekend: I fully acknowledge that some of you may be so young that you might be asking yourself…”What is this Calculator that I keep hearing about?” I asked ChatGPT for a funny definition to clarify: Calculator (noun):/ˈkalkyəˌlādər/ An ancient, battery-powered artifact used by elders (i.e., …

From Pocket Protectors to Power Players: The Evolution of the Accountant

Remember when accountants were known for their fashion-forward accessories like pocket protectors, bowties, tape-covered glasses, and an intimate relationship with their 10-key? Yeah, we don’t either. (Okay, we do. And we probably were those people. But we’ve evolved.) Back in the day, the stereotype was clear: That’s about as social as it got. But fast …

Supporting IPOs, M&A, and Board level decisions

Accountants play a critical role in the moments that define a company’s future. Here we discuss how we lead and advise during IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, and board-level discussions—combining compliance expertise with strategic storytelling and operational insight. IPO-Ready Leadership We accountants are essential in preparing organizations for going public. We ensure GAAP compliance, and are key …