Weathering tariff risks: Richie Mashiko’s framework for lean, resilient CPG brands
Host Erik Zhou, CAO at Brex, sits down with Richie Mashiko, Fractional CFO, to unpack the financial complexities of running high-growth e-commerce and CPG brands. From measuring the right things to na...
20 Maj 202538min
Mastering e-commerce accounting with Scentbird’s Amber Papp
Host Erik Zhou sits down with Amber Papp, VP of Finance at Scentbird, to explore the unique challenges of accounting in the e-commerce space. From managing a massive inventory of over 700 fragrances t...
25 Mars 202544min
From accounting to operations, how Brad Silicani became COO of Anrok
On this episode of Controllers Classified, host Erik Zhou sits down with Brad Silicani, COO of Anrok, to talk about his journey from Big Four accounting to leading operations at a fast-growing tech co...
26 Feb 202536min
Embedding tax strategies into company plans with PWC’s Michael Williams
In this episode of Controllers Classified, Erik Zhou sits down with Michael Williams, a Tax Partner at PwC, to unpack both his career path to Partnership and his firm’s POV on corporate tax strategies...
11 Feb 202542min
The role of accounting in a company's exit strategy with Clari's Karen Wu
In this episode of Controllers Classified, Erik Zhou sits down with Karen Wu, the Chief Accounting Officer at Clari, to discuss the role of accounting in a company’s exit strategy. The conversation st...
28 Jan 202540min
Building the finance function from the ground up with Bloomerang’s Jeff Arensman
In this episode of Controllers Classified, host Erik Zhou sits down with Jeff Arensman, Controller at Bloomerang, to cover two important topics: building a finance function from scratch and the role o...
14 Jan 202540min
Accounting in growth stage companies with Sourcegraph's Desene Sterling
When you think about accounting at growth stage companies, the word "artistry" might not immediately come to mind, but Desene Sterling makes a compelling case for it in this episode of Controllers Cla...
17 Dec 202438min
Driving accounting process efficiencies with FinQuery's Jake Jones
In this episode of Controllers Classified, host Erik Zhou, CAO at Brex, dives into the world of accounting and automation with Jake Jones, Controller at FinQuery. Jake shares his journey from a decade...
10 Dec 202444min
