Most businesses retain a bookkeeper to manage their day to day cash flow and at least consult with a CFO when they need strategic planning. But there is another essential function that companies often overlook: The Controller.

It’s time to examine business goals for 2021 and set a path to chart them despite the rocky climate we are in. Are you ready?

The pandemic has altered both how we live and how we work, and many of the changes will become permanent. According to a Gallup poll conducted in early April 2020, the number of Americans working remotely rose from 31% in mid-March to 62% in April.

Recently our company President, Dominick Bencivenga, addressed Global Business Leaders at a Gravitas Impact Forum on vital aspects of running a financially sound business. With the current disruption to our business climate, it’s more important than ever to maintain focus on the fundamentals so that we are prepared when the unexpected occurs. With this in mind, The A Team has devised the following “business health check-up” list:

While no one would deny the importance of robust and reliable business technology, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for strong technology capabilities at every level. Suddenly, while working completely remotely, businesses must stay connected, operate efficiently and manage financial health. The pandemic thrust many businesses into confusing uncharted waters.

The A Team is committed to maintaining quality Client services and keeping our operations running as smoothly as possible during this difficult time. Here are some practical tips, and ways we can help, as you navigate the challenges:

A bad hire can lower productivity, ruin culture and cost your company in more than just dollars. We look beyond hard skills to determine a candidate’s synergy with your company’s culture, overall business goals and industry sector.

2020 is solidly underway and with it comes the need to organize your records so that your tax filings are accurate and complete. While this may seem like an overwhelming, onerous task; the A Team can ease the process, no matter your company’s size or industry, or the complexity of your filing.

As another decade comes to a close, it is a perfect time to assess the current state of your business and how you might fortify it in the year ahead. With the inevitable growth and change over the years comes new requirements. Software and services that initially worked well for you may no longer be a good fit. Let The A Team help you find that perfect new fit for the new year!

Are the blinking lights telling you to hire a senior finance leader?

Anticipating the Stranger Things Season 3 premiere, we offer our own “Upside Down,” replete with counter-intuitive notions about hiring. What if you have a junior finance team who is not yet ready for the challenge of leading?

As the weather heats up and our thoughts turn to summer, it’s tempting to forget our business and focus on vacations, suntans, and beach chairs. But since cash flow is key to the success of your business in any season, The A Team Consulting has some hot marketing tips to help grow your summer sales.

Now is the time to update your marketing strategy.

There’s a reason that spring cleaning is so popular. It’s a time of growth and renewal – and you can finally air out your office without freezing solid. It’s also a great time to review your finances and remove unnecessary clutter.

A key component of organizing guru Marie Kondo’s method is simplification. More is not necessarily better, and clutter decreases efficiency.

Without a strong financial foundation, your company wouldn’t exist and might not last. Yet many business owners do not invest in critical strategic financial planning.

Discover how a part-time or fractional CFO are crucial resources to take your business or nonprofit to the next level.

Innovation and the today’s rapidly-paced world is pushing organizations to move faster than ever before. Many businesses, start-ups, and nonprofits are feeling the strain.

Here's how to invest in the right accounting technology solution to reclaim your time.

New York City-based accounting firm, The A Team Consulting, announces the recent hire of Keith Miscione, Technology Practice Director to provide tech consulting services and develop proprietary integration solutions with popular accounting software packages.

Imagine if this happened to you... A communications firm was reeling from a fraud in their accounting department. Their Bookkeeper had charged $20,000 of personal expenses on the corporate card and struck a deal with the Controller. The Controller paid the personal bills with company funds, and the Bookkeeper would pay the firm back in installments.

See how The A Team stepped in and helped the firm continue business as usual while receiving full restitution.

Thanks to revolutionary cloud technology and web applications, the endless days of sitting in a cubical performing data entry, like CD players and DVD rentals, are quickly becoming a thing of the past. While some are still scanning the sky for this infamous “cloud” and trying to figure out what all the fuss is about, others have tripled down on productivity and are moving forward with leaps and bounds. Read on to find how cloud technology provides easily accessible, secured information from anywhere with an internet connection.

Having a clear and accurate picture of your finances is an integral part of any business. Whether a large or small entity, ensuring all your financial transactions are recorded accurately enables you to make informed decisions based on solid data. Read on to find out five of the many reasons why outsourcing your financial services may just be the best option for your business!

In fast-paced services industries, savvy CFOs are tracking numerous key metrics like net income, current ratios, working capital, cash balance, DSO, gross margins, and more. But the one metric that may matter more than any other for long-term growth for professional services firms: project profitability. Read on to discover how today’s CFO can see a bump in profitably.

One of the many keys to business growth is understanding your organization in real time so that you can quickly make the right decisions. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could go to one place to get a full view of business performance and figure out how to grow your company? Read more to find how you can!