"Syncopate is a musical term that means to deliberately disrupt the typical beat pattern.
I chose this name because I am not a typical accountant, and we are not a typical accounting firm. Our firm serves entrepreneurs, offering senior-level leadership services and a full-service accounting team on a part-time basis. We also offer meaningful career opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals and others who face systemic barriers to employment."
- Allison Ruch, Founder & CEO, Syncopate Financial Leadership Professional Corporation
Financial Leadership refers to the valuable skills and experience that senior financial leaders bring to the table in a business environment.
Financial leaders often hold roles such as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Vice President of Finance, Controller and Director of Finance - among others. But it's not the title that makes someone a financial leader. It's their expertise, collaborative abilities, ethical orientation and developmental focus.
Financial leaders are valuable contributors to the companies they work with because they:
They often also lead projects that improve business processes and systems, which are integral to the success of most businesses.
This article by Forbes delves into two key Financial Leadership roles - the Financial Controller and the Chief Financial Officer - and the questions to ask yourself when considering adding these roles to your business.
Syncopate offers Financial Leadership services as a hybrid of these two roles. Why? In keeping with our Vision, Mission and Values - which center people reaching their highest human potential - our CFOs work closely with our Controllers, as mentors. Our CFOs develop their mentoring abilities, our Controllers develop professionally through mentorship, and our clients get the best of both roles delivered as one service.
Want to learn more about our approach to Financial Leadership and how it can support your business? Contact us today to book a free consultation.
