Consero Global’s inaugural AMPLIFY 2025 event, held at CPA.com headquarters, brought together hundreds of finance leaders to engage, connect, inspire, and explore how modern finance functions are evolving.
David Sawatzky, CEO of Consero and Erik Asgerisson, president and CEO of CPA.com, sat down to discuss the transformation sweeping through modern finance: technology, AI, and strategic outsourcing are reshaping finance operations and elevating the role of finance leaders everywhere.
The Future of Finance as a Service (FaaS)
Finance as a Service (FaaS), is changing how organizations handle their accounting and finance operations. Instead of viewing these as back-office burdens, companies are turning them into strategic enablers of growth through automation, analytics, and outsourcing.
“We’re excited to talk about what we’re doing with the world of Finance as a Service — where technology is going, where accounting is going, and bringing it all together.” — David Sawatzky
Consero’s partnership with CPA.com demonstrates how firms can streamline financial processes while gaining deeper insights, faster closes, and audit-ready accuracy.
Empowering Nonprofits Through Expertise
Day One of the event brought together some of New York’s preeminent nonprofit leaders. One key topic was how nonprofit organizations benefit from outsourcing their finance function, enabling seamless management of complex funding sources while maintaining mission-focus.
“They don’t want to be focusing on back-office operations. These are big organizations with complex funding needs, and they rely on trusted partners to help them deliver their mission.”
By leveraging FaaS, nonprofits can:
- Improve transparency and compliance across funding streams.
- Reduce administrative burdens.
- Ensure their teams focus on impact, not paperwork.
From Data to Insight: The Trusted Advisor Role
While closing the books is important, tomorrow’s finance function must generate business insights that guide decisions. Modern finance leaders are evolving from scorekeepers to strategic advisors.
“Finance as a Service is moving beyond basic financial insights to business insights — to the trusted advisor role.”
Sawatzky and Asgeirsson emphasize how automation and AI enable finance professionals to:
- Deliver real-time visibility into business performance.
- Use data for forecasting, scenario modeling, and anomaly detection.
- Spend more time advising stakeholders and less time crunching numbers.
The AI Revolution in Finance
AI and automation are redefining efficiency. Sawatzky shared how Consero has built a technology ecosystem that combines custom-built tools with leading AI-driven platforms, powered by a team of over 50 software engineers.
“We’re leveraging AI not just for bookkeeping but also for scenario planning, forecasting, and anomaly detection — giving clients deep insight into what’s going on.”
This blend of proprietary innovation and partner technology enables:
- Faster closes and audit-ready books.
- Smarter forecasting using machine learning.
- Proactive decision support through anomaly detection and predictive insights.
Building the Finance Function of the Future
Finance leaders at AMPLIFY 2025 agreed — the profession is evolving at record speed. Firms embracing technology and collaboration will set the standard for what comes next.
“It’s an amazing time to be in our jobs. AI is changing things — our relationships, our expertise, and our brand together are game-changing for our clients.”
By combining human expertise with advanced automation, Consero and CPA.com are enabling finance teams to achieve new levels of strategic impact, freeing them to focus on growth, innovation, and mission fulfillment.
Take the Next Step Toward Finance Transformation
As finance continues to evolve, organizations can no longer afford to stay reactive. Partnering with a proven pathfinder like Consero means gaining the insights, systems, and scalability needed to thrive in an AI-powered world.
If your team is ready to move beyond bookkeeping toward true business insight and strategic finance, it’s time to talk.
Request a consultation with Consero today to explore how Finance as a Service can transform your operations and fuel your financial greatness.
