Who does finance usually report to? Who does procurement report to? In my conversations with hundreds of finance and procurement professionals, it's usually CFOs, COOs, or GC/CLOs. While the daily tasks are generally the same, knowing the broader organization a team reports into can explain more about priorities and team strategy.

Heading into the weekend with a heavy heart. I received an email with a number of these posters, and this one really hit home. Give your kids and loved ones an extra hug this weekend. Hoping for peace and a safe return home. ☮️🇮🇱

By day, I help companies tackle wasted spend with Sudozi. As a side hustle, I help run a waste management company 🚮♻️

It’s 10/31 🎃, will your books be closed by EOD tomorrow? Will your OpEx be closed by tonight? What’s preventing you from doing a 1 day close? 🤔 Believe it or not, some of the best public companies are getting to 1 day closes. What’s the magic? 🪄

I spent last Saturday night watching the Women's college volleyball match between Nebraska vs Wisconsin. No doubt it was a fantastic game. What was even more fascinating than the game?! The number of people in attendance and the ticket prices! ➡️ 9,198 in attendance ➡️ Standing-room tickets sold for $270 on StubHub ➡️ Lower-level tickets and club seating ranged from $999-$1,341!

In my conversations with founders and non-finance executives, I often find myself explaining the difference between 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬 and 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐬. If the only process you’re running is payment approvals, you’re leaving the door open for huge risk and wasted spend. ⛔️