Does my company need a CFO?

There are many situations where a CFO can help, and sometimes even save, a company. Here are just a few. Do any of these sound familiar to you? If so, a CFO can make a major difference in your business.
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1. You lose a key accounting person and need someone to step in while you find a permanent replacement.

2. You're not really confident in the reliability of the financial and management reports you're getting.

3. Your company is facing problems with investors, bankers or auditors that need a senior financial executive to address.

4. You've outgrown your initial accounting staff's capabilities and need more professional expertise to help your company grow.