Why Resolve?

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Services

“It seems like what we measure and report is no longer meaningful. My management team never seems to have good analysis in support of proposed initiatives. How do I go about leading our accounting and finance team in a new direction to support key operating management’s informational needs? Who has the time to do this effectively?”

“My business has grown in complexity. My accounting team has been in place for years but where do I turn for a Chief Financial Officer? What specific responsibilities should be under their authority and can I find a good cultural fit with the rest of the team? I wish there was a way to test pilot a CFO.”

“I’ve come up with a couple of out of the box concepts to transform the business and really drive us to a leadership position in the market. I’m not clear on some aspects and I expect internal resistance on several fronts. I wish I had a trusted advisor who has sat in my seat. Someone who could listen, provide objective feedback and creative insight before I proceed. Who can I call? Who can I trust?”

Project Management

“My marketplace, customers, competition and internal pressures have changed dramatically but my accounting controls, reporting systems, policies and procedures haven’t advanced. Why do I feel this is a problem that will only get more serious? What do I need to do to get this under control?”

“I’ve identified several key strategic initiatives requiring coordination across the company and involving important outside partners. My most senior management team members say they are stretched too thin and two first-time managers have just stepped into their roles. Where do I turn for a project leader who is ready and capable now?”

“Over the last five to ten years our sales have significantly increased. However, lately profits are missing targets, sales are softening and the frequency of customer complaint calls is higher. I feel I need information, facts and, more importantly, insight as a basis for action. Where do I begin?”

Executive Search

“The business has grown and now I have managers coming to me from sales, marketing, operations, customer service, product development and finance—each with their own ideas and agendas. I still have some key customer and vendor relationships to maintain in addition to key third party contractors. The management team needs direction and integration. Who can fill this role for me?”

“I have a mature senior management team with at least one retirement imminent. I don’t know where to begin to identify and retain the right talent to lead my company into the next generation. In general, I have no solid succession plan. How do I find the right people?”

“We have a number of search projects committed, but we don’t have the manpower to effectively develop a strong slate of candidates for our client’s consideration? How do I continue to grow my search business without sacrificing the quality of candidate delivery to my existing clients? I wish I had an experienced business partner to help with this aspect of my business model.”