Consero Roundtable: Security and Controls in the Finance Function

Learn best practices in cybersecurity and what financial systems and internal controls can mitigate risk in the finance function and protect your business.
Updated: January 15, 2025
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Panel:
Vinay Pai, SVP of Engineering – Bill.com
Brian Koref, Sr. Director of Information Security – Sage Intacct
Jeanine Nosker, VP of Delivery Transformation – Consero

Host:
Bill Klein, President – Consero

Listen to this Roundtable to learn about best practices in cyber security and hear from experts on what financial systems and internal controls you can impart to mitigate risk in the finance function and protect your business from losing cash.

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