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The Finance Leader Podcast
Stephen McLain
244 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text Episode 146: What if your accounting team did more than close the books—what if they helped shape outcomes before the month even ends? We explore how to evolve accounting from a reporting function into a true strategic partner that translates numbers into decisions. From building business acumen and storytelling skills to inserting accountants into high‑stakes projects, we lay out a practical path to unlock the insight already sitting inside your ledgers. We start by reframing...
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Send us a text Episode 146: What if your accounting team did more than close the books—what if they helped shape outcomes before the month even ends? We explore how to evolve accounting from a reporting function into a true strategic partner that translates numbers into decisions. From building business acumen and storytelling skills to inserting accountants into high‑stakes projects, we lay out a practical path to unlock the insight already sitting inside your ledgers. We start by reframing...
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Management
Education,
Business,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/244)
The Finance Leader Podcast
Developing an Effective Audit Strategy to Support Business Objectives
Send us a text Episode 143: Financial integrity isn't optional—it's essential. That's why developing a structured, effective audit plan stands as one of the most critical responsibilities for finance leaders today. This episode unveils a nine-step framework for creating audit plans that deliver genuine value. From understanding your business environment and conducting thorough risk assessments to defining clear audit scopes and establishing communication protocols, each element works t...
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1 week ago
12 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Protecting Financial Health Through Strategic Risk Analysis
Send us a text Find the downloadable skills guides here: Finance Leader Academy Episode 142: Financial risk assessment stands as the cornerstone of effective auditing—the crucial process that separates calculated risk-taking from reckless decision-making. This deep dive into organizational risk management provides finance leaders with a strategic framework for protecting company assets and ensuring financial integrity. At its core, proper risk assessment requires a cross-functional approac...
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2 weeks ago
10 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
The Audit Team Manager: How Audit Leadership Drives Organizational Success
Send us a text Episode 141: Curious about what makes audit teams tick? Dive into the crucial yet often misunderstood world of audit team management where leadership goes far beyond checking boxes and finding faults. Audit managers stand as guardians of financial integrity, straddling the strategic vision needed to align with business objectives while directing teams to investigate transactions that might reveal weaknesses in controls. These professionals aren't just looking to catch mistakes...
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3 weeks ago
15 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
The Audit Blueprint: CFO's Guide to Financial Integrity
Send us a text Episode 140: Financial integrity isn't just about compliance—it's the cornerstone of organizational trust and success. In this thought-provoking exploration of the audit function, we dive deep into how forward-thinking CFOs are transforming what's often viewed as a necessary evil into a strategic advantage. The most effective finance leaders understand that auditing isn't about hunting for mistakes or satisfying regulators; it's about building a foundation of accuracy that ena...
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Audit & Risk: Season 20 Preview
Send us a text Bonus episode #93: Leadership isn't about mastering spreadsheets—it's about transforming information into strategic action. In this preview of Season 20 of the Finance Leader Podcast, Stephen McLean unveils an exciting five-episode journey exploring audit, risk, and independence through the lens of leadership development. Drawing from his compelling experiences as an internal review officer in Iraq, McLean shares how he helped military commanders stretch their budgets through ...
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1 month ago
3 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
The Bridge Builder: Leadership as Your First Priority
Send us a text Bonus episode #92: Leadership is the bridge between resources and results, between data and decisions. While many finance professionals focus intensely on technical skills, the truly exceptional ones recognize that leadership development must come first. This episode makes a compelling case for prioritizing leadership skills as the foundation upon which all other finance competencies build. Through an examination of both effective and ineffective leadership examples, we explor...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Focus Over Distraction: A Check-in on Our 2025 Goals
Send us a text Bonus Episode #91: Ever feel like time is slipping away while your biggest goals remain unfulfilled? You're not alone. The difference between dreaming and achieving often comes down to one critical factor: your ability to stay focused in a world designed to distract you. We explore three powerful approaches to maintaining laser-like focus. First, you'll learn how to identify and change the habits that consistently pull you off course. Those morning and evening routines? They'r...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Lessons on Coaching Effort: a Las Vegas Aces Leadership Case Study
Send us a text Episode 139: Are you responsible for coaching your team's effort level? The question struck me after hearing WNBA Coach Becky Hammon's bold post-game declaration following a tough loss: "I will not coach effort." Her philosophy is clear—professional athletes must bring 100% effort or risk being benched. But how does this translate to finance leadership? Unlike professional sports, we lead teams with varying experience, motivation, and career aspirations. The approach that work...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Breaking Free from the Performance Rut: How Leaders Can Overcome Complacency
Send us a text Episode 138: Are you giving your absolute best, or just enough to get by? That comfortable routine might actually be your biggest career threat. The silent killer of professional excellence is complacency – that subtle shift from passionate engagement to simply going through the motions. As we explore in this episode, complacency doesn't arrive with fanfare, but rather creeps in through routine tasks and diminishing challenges, eventually leading to laziness, sloppiness, and m...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Transforming Business without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction: Interview with Service Physics Co-Founders, Brian Reece and Steve Crowley
Send us a text Episode 137: What if the key to transforming your business lies not in adding more resources, but in simply understanding how your employees move through their workspace? In this eye-opening conversation with Service Physics co-founders Brian Reece and Steve Crowley, we uncover the hidden costs of inefficient processes that might be quietly draining your profits and customer satisfaction. Website: www.servicephysics.com Service Physics app download: Apple Store Service Physics ...
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3 months ago
45 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Building the Future of Contract Management - Interview with the CEO of Concord Worldwide, Matt Lhoumeau
Send us a text Episode #136: Matt Lhoumeau, CEO of Concord Worldwide, takes us on his extraordinary journey from founding his first company at 17 to revolutionizing how businesses handle their contracts. Connect with Matt Lhoumeau and Concord: 1) Matt Lhoumeau: Matt's LinkedIn 2) Website: concord.app Matt's revelation will surprise you: contract management has fundamentally transformed. While traditionally the exclusive domain of legal departments, today's reality shows operations and financ...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Challenging Your Thought Process
Send us a text Bonus episode #90: Mindset forms the bedrock of effective leadership. The way we think shapes our decisions, influences how we solve problems, and determines the trajectory of our professional journey. But how often do we examine our own thought processes? In this bonus episode, I explore the critical connection between mindset and leadership effectiveness. Your thought patterns affect everything—from how you allocate resources and prioritize tasks to how you motivate yourself...
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4 months ago
4 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
A Review of Personal Accountability to Continue Your Pathway Towards Success
Send us a text Bonus episode #89: A powerful accountability framework can be the difference between another year of unfulfilled potential and remarkable achievement in your finance career. Whether you're aiming for the CFO chair or seeking to level up your leadership skills, this episode unveils the three critical components of a personal accountability strategy that actually works. We begin by examining the mindset shift required for genuine accountability. As finance professionals, we're e...
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4 months ago
16 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Outdated Processes: The Silent Killer of Company Growth
Send us a text Bonus episode #88: Your internal business processes are either empowering your team or quietly sabotaging your organization's success. As finance leaders, we must ensure our systems add value rather than create obstacles to growth and profitability. Monthly close procedures provide a perfect example of process challenges. While the goal remains consistent across organizations—producing accurate financial statements and comprehensive business performance snapshots—execution var...
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4 months ago
5 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Leadership Essentials Revisited
Send us a text Bonus episode # 87: Where are your 2025 goals right now? If you've stalled or need to recalibrate, you're not alone. Sometimes life shifts dramatically after we set our annual targets, requiring us to adjust without abandoning our aspirations. Remember—adjusting your plan isn't quitting; it's strategic adaptation that keeps you moving forward while acknowledging your current reality. Leadership excellence forms the heart of this episode, with a deep dive into five critical foc...
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5 months ago
5 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Building High-Performance Teams Through Leadership and Communication
Send us a text Bonus episode #86: When was the last time your finance team truly worked as a single unit rather than a collection of individuals? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how leadership transforms independent contributors into high-performing teams that accomplish seemingly impossible goals. Trust forms the bedrock of exceptional team performance. We delve into how leaders can cultivate environments where team members take calculated risks, collaborate effectively, and s...
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5 months ago
15 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Are Competitors Affecting Your Customers?
Send us a text Bonus episode #85: In this engaging episode of The Finance Leader Podcast, we explore the intricate dynamics between competitor disruptions and customer traffic patterns. Social changes in a business’s environment can deliver unforeseen challenges and opportunities, making it vital for finance leaders to stay informed and prepared. Triggered by the closure of a popular retailer, we dissect how such events ripple through the ecosystem, affecting not only the shuttered business b...
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5 months ago
7 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Want to Boost Team Performance? Here’s How to Coach Better!
Send us a text Episode 135: Are you a finance leader eager to enhance your team's performance? This episode dives deep into the essential coaching techniques that can elevate your leadership game. We explore the vital distinction between coaching and teaching, emphasizing that coaching is not about providing answers but rather about listening and facilitating self-reflection. Building trust is a crucial element discussed, as it lays the foundation for open communication and collaboration. We...
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5 months ago
6 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Become a Proactive Leader with Situational Awareness
Send us a text Episode 134: Unlock the secret to mastering situational awareness—a skill that sets exceptional leaders apart. Ever wondered how some leaders effortlessly anticipate market shifts and team dynamics? In this episode discover how being attuned to your surroundings can prevent awkward moments and enhance your strategic decision-making. Join me as I break down real-world examples that illustrate the power of reading the room and anticipating industry trends. From subtle team cues ...
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5 months ago
15 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Leaders Must Set a Great Example of Focus During Times of Unpredictability
Send us a text Episode 133: Unlock the secrets to maintaining razor-sharp focus as a leader, especially when chaos reigns. Discover the transformative power of strong habits and routines to keep distractions at bay and propel your team toward success. By crafting a vision board and setting SMART goals, you'll learn to structure your ambitions with precision, ensuring both personal and team growth. As leaders, our deliberate use of time and energy is crucial to fostering a productive environme...
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6 months ago
16 minutes

The Finance Leader Podcast
Send us a text Episode 146: What if your accounting team did more than close the books—what if they helped shape outcomes before the month even ends? We explore how to evolve accounting from a reporting function into a true strategic partner that translates numbers into decisions. From building business acumen and storytelling skills to inserting accountants into high‑stakes projects, we lay out a practical path to unlock the insight already sitting inside your ledgers. We start by reframing...