CFO Roundtable – Managing OpEx During Economic Downturn

Updated: December 28, 2022

Surviving and even thriving in times of economic uncertainty may seem like a lofty challenge. However, there are certain metrics and prompt actions executives can take to manage operational expenses and prepare for an economic downturn.

In this virtual roundtable, you’ll hear from a panel of CFOs experienced in the software, IT services and telecommunication industry:

David Dolmanet, CFO of BryComm
Jessica Hamilton, CFO of Active Prospect
Steve Isom, CFO of Bloomerang

Learn how Finance as a Service can transform your organization and: Unify and clarify your numbers and processes

– Reduce the time you spend on the finance function by 90%

– Alleviate the need to hire and train finance & accounting staff

– Get an enterprise-level and accelerated finance function within as little as 30-90 days

– Enable growth as a driving force behind your business’s momentum and profitability

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