Cocktails and Consero: Client Discussion with CFO of Pelitas

CFO of PE-backed Pelitas shares his story of how he was able to stay focused on strategy and the 100-day plan vs. managing the finance function with Consero’s Finance as a Service.
Updated: October 19, 2021

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