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The Do’s and Don’ts of Hiring Your First CFO

Subscription-based businesses require certain capabilities and expertise around process and structure to function properly.

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You've made a big decision. It's time to hire your SaaS or subscription-based company's first CFO. Your organization is in a position to warrant a professional executive in this role, and you generally know what you're looking for in a CFO. But, how can you be sure that the CFO you're hiring truly meets your needs? Subscription-based businesses require certain capabilities and expertise around process and structure to function properly. As a corporate finance consultant and on...

 

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