You don’t need a title to drive impact. Influence comes from credibility, consistency, and collaboration. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Read more in my book! Here on Amazon! Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #InfluenceWithoutAuthority #TrustAndCredibility #StakeholderAlignment.
The best leaders don’t delegate growth—they demonstrate it. Doing the chores earns respect and builds culture from the ground up. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Read more in my book! Here on Amazon! Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #ServantLeadership #LeadByExample #RespectInAction.
How I Went from Back-Office Recluse to Strategic Finance Partner (Without Losing My Love for Conditional Formatting) Once upon a time, I thought the height of career success was achieving inbox zero and mastering nested IF statements…that my balance sheet balanced and my statement of cashflows worked. My Excel sheets were pristine, my schedules, legendary. …
Respect lasts longer than fear. Teams thrive when leaders lead with trust, empathy, and purpose. Ready to lead beyond the ledger? Read more in my book! Here on Amazon! Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-just-a-bean-counter Tweets by NotJustACounter https://www.instagram.com/notjustabeancounter25 #NotJustABeanCounter #LeadWithTrust #PsychologicalSafety #InspireAction.
May I ask a simple qustion: What is the most dangerous phrase in accounting and finance? Some might say: Those are serious statements. Loud ones. The kind that get immediate attention. But in my humble —and well-earned—opinion, the most dangerous phrase in accounting and finance is far quieter: “That’s how we’ve always done it.” It …
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
For as long as I can remember, the accounting profession has traditionally focused on compliance, control, and closing the books—often reduced to “counting beans.” We were the gatekeepers—tasked with making sure the numbers were accurate and the boxes checked.But the profession has evolved, and so have expectations. Today, accounting professionals are increasingly being seen as …