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CEO / CFO

What are the Secrets of Rock Star CFOs?

The CFO position has evolved considerably in recent years, from what was sometimes derisively called a “bean counter” in the past to more of a ...
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Events and Webinars

How Outsourcing Helped Two CFOs Transform the Finance Function [Webinar]

Investor-backed CFOs share how Finance as a Service transformed their finance functions and delivered remarkable cost savings.
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Events and Webinars

Economic Downturns: The Role of Finance as a Service in Today’s Marketplace

Mike Dansby shares his unique perspective on the value of the FaaS for companies navigating economic downturns and uncertainty.
A Recession Playbook for Managing Finances and Operations
Whitepaper

A Recession Playbook for Managing Finances and Operations

Today’s economic environment presents CFOs with more uncertainty than many have ever faced in their careers. This makes it critical to devise a playbook for ...
7 Ways to Boost Your Cash Flow Right Now
Article

7 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow Right Now

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Consider these strategies to boost your cash flow today.
The Benefits of FaaS During Times of High Volatility and Uncertainty
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The Benefits of FaaS During Times of High Volatility and Uncertainty

The current market climate is as volatile and uncertain as it has been at any time since the Great Recession of 2008-2009. On top of ...
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Economic Downturn: Tech & Trends

The Critical Role of Finance as a Service (FaaS) in Today’s Finance and Accounting Marketplace New data underscores the critical role that outsourcing plays in ...
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Case Study

Multi-location Healthcare Company Streamlines Roll-up Integration and Financial Integrity for Exit Readiness

Consero is an ideal partner to realize your roll-up and exit strategy.
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Events and Webinars

Ok2Charge Leverages Consero’s Finance as a Service

Knowledge Bites: Client discussion with Eric Broughton, CEO of OK2Charge During the discussion, Eric Broughton expressed why he chose to continue to use Finance as ...
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Events and Webinars

C-Suite Roundtable with Consero: A Recession Playbook for Managing Finances & Operations

As the global economy faces uncertainty and the possibility of a recession, it’s essential for C-Suite executives to have a clear plan for managing finances ...
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Article

Recession Survival Guide: Remember L.I.K.E. as You Plan for an Economic Slowdown

Depending on which economic forecaster you’re listening to, a recession or economic slowdown in the U.S. is probably likely sometime this year. Therefore, now is ...
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Article

M&A Growth Considerations: Challenges with Carve-Outs and Roll-Ups

Chris Hartenstein, VP of Client Solutions, talks with us about carve-outs and roll-ups, which are two common strategies used in the corporate M&A world. Following ...
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Cost Containment Strategies During an Economic Downturn

In the current uncertain economic environment in which some economists are predicting an economic slowdown or even recession, it’s important for CFOs to carefully evaluate ...
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CEO / CFO

Meeting the Digital Transformation Challenge in Today’s Challenging Economic Environment

Many CFOs and finance managers are currently facing the most challenging economic environment they’ve ever encountered. Near-record inflation is putting pressure on corporations to cut ...
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Article

Meet the Talent Challenge with Finance as a Service (FaaS)

The worker shortage that began during the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to ease up in some industries, but it remains a challenge in accounting and ...

Consero FaaS: Disrupting the Outdated Traditional F&A Model

Transformation
  • Cash to GAAP conversion
  • Clean-up work
  • Interim oversight & support
  • Accounting software Implementation

Build it Yourself Solution

  • CFO / Interim CFO
  • Consultants / VARs

Consero FaaS Solution

  • CFO / Interim CFO
  • or Consero Interim CFO
  • Consero Setup/Transformation
Ongoing F&A
  • Monthly financials
  • Daily accounting support
  • Management reporting
  • Integrate add-on acquisitions

Build it Yourself Solution

  • CFO
  • Controllers & Accounting Team
  • Enterprise Accounting Applications

Consero FaaS Solution

  • CFO
  • or Consero Fractional CFO
  • Consero FaaS Enterprise F&A Software and Services

New PE Platform Investment F&A Challenges

Founder Owned Company Accounting:
  • Existing accounting done on a cash/hybrid basis
  • Run on SMB accounting software and other disparate applications
  • Inability to produce auditable financials
  • Lack of know-how to develop projections & KPIs
  • No consistency/structure to customer contracts
  • Underqualified staff
  • Non-scalable manual processes
Carve-Out Accounting:
  • Required to move off parent company accounting applications in a timely fashion
  • Have to build an entire F&A team
  • No documented operational policies and procedures
To Optimized Finance & Accounting:
  • Monthly financials available in 5-10 business days
  • Audit and diligence ready support details
  • Integrated enterprise grade accounting software
  • Budget and forecast reporting
  • Business KPIs
  • Efficient & scalable processes for rolling in add-ons