Minisode 17: Your First Financial Hire: Accountant, Controller, or CFO?

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Welcome to MentorEd, real conversations for startup leaders in the making. Co-hosted by Ed Roberto, a seasoned founder and executive, and Adel Hameed, a startup operator in the Middle East, this podcast brings two perspectives from two different worlds. In short, candid minisodes, Ed mentors Adel live and unscripted, tackling the messy realities of scaling, M&A, and leadership. Built for builders, made for moments of doubt, and grounded in real experience. Subscribe for sharp insights, one raw conversation at a time.

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Minisode 17: Your First Financial Hire: Accountant, Controller, or CFO?

The MentorEd Show

14 minutes 42 seconds

4 months ago

Minisode 17: Your First Financial Hire: Accountant, Controller, or CFO?

Are you thinking about your first financial hire? Do you need a bookkeeper, an accountant, or a strategic CFO?

Hiring the wrong one at the wrong time can be a costly mistake. In this minisode, Ed provides a clear roadmap for how a startup's financial leadership should evolve. We break down the distinct roles and pinpoint the right stage for each.

Learn why establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) is crucial from day one, and why every leader on your team—not just the finance expert—needs to be commercially minded.Show Notes:(0:45) The Accountant vs. CFO Dilemma for Founders(1:50) Why Even a Basic Accountant Must Establish KPIs (4:05) Moving Beyond "Gut Feel" with Hard Data (5:25) Using Financial Discipline to Vet Projects and Features(7:20) The Critical Need for "Commercial" Executives in Every Role (10:10) The Right Time to Bring in a Strategic CFO (12:20) Does a Fractional CFO Make Sense for Your Startup?

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