Step 1: Throw the last guy under the bus
Stepping into a new finance leadership role is both exciting and challenging. In some situations you’re working with a blank slate - the world is your oyster, for better or worse (wait, all this shit is really still in excel?)
Other times you’re inheriting a matted clump of dog hair.
In this post, we’ll explore priorities every new finance leader should focus on, drawing insights from seasoned, multi-time CFOs.

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