Many professionals are happy in their current roles but still want to feel challenged, engaged, and that they are taking active steps towards growing in their position. My answer is always: the key is learning how to cultivate a growth mindset right where you are.
After years of preparing candidates for interviews and partnering with hiring teams across industries, one thing has become quite clear to me: the candidate’s experience during an interview is the moment of truth.
As you scale, so does the complexity: ASC 606 compliance, investor reporting, multi-state payroll, SaaS metrics, revenue recognition policies, and audit readiness. At some point, leveling up your internal accounting team isn’t just smart — it’s necessary.
If you’re leading finance at a growing software company, you already know that revenue recognition isn’t just a box to check. It touches almost everything: sales strategy, customer contracts, audit readiness, and even the story you’re telling your board or investors.
