Situation
- A recent platform acquisition was made by a leading Private Equity group
- A finance assessment resulted in the identification of a critical need in the controllership function to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and management
- The CFO lacked the accounting experience to provide proper leadership for the accounting functions
Bespoke Solutions
- SLKone performed an assessment of the current landscape of needs within the finance and accounting functions
- Identified the critical gaps in the function and controls
- Assessed the team members to identify who may be able to support the controllership needs
- SLKone scoped the needs for surge capacity for the controllership function and improvements for the accounting function
Leading With Results
- Developed an executable roadmap for success. SLKone developed an executable and realistic roadmap for implementing cleanup and improvement activities within the accounting function
- Provided interim, surge support for accounting. Through the assessment process, SLKone determined an interim, surge Controller was needed. SLKone provided a qualified, impact-focused Interim Controller
- Updated compliance financial records. SLKone’s Interim Controller was able to lead the update of the books and records and ensure ongoing, compliant financial records