Offers a comprehensive outline of core functions comprising the job of top financial professionals in small and mid-size commercial entities

Addresses the qualitative change of the CFOs' and controllers' scope of responsibility in the constant struggle for commercial survival

Provides practical guidelines on structuring, improving, and managing individual functions and tasks

One of the few financial books ever that is fun to read

Author maintains a blog for CFOs she contributes to regularly

1. What's So Special About Smaller Businesses?
2. Titles vs. Job Description
3. CFO's Mission and Aspirations
4. The Eight Balls You Cannot Afford to Drop
5. Essential Knowledge Prerequisites
6. Commercial and Financial Policies
7. Procedures Development and Documentation
8. Internal Controls
9. The Weakest Link
10. Budgeting as a Control Mechanism
11. Commercial Control
12. Variety and Nature of Capital Resources
13. Business Type vs. Financial Resources
14. Soliciting Lenders and Investors
15. Nurturing Financial Relationships
16. Essence of Treasury Function
17. Cash Flow Projections
18. Cash Position Reports
19. Receivables and Payables Management
20. Cash Management Services
21. Information Technology Needs and Decisions
22. Data Processing and Quality Control
23. Performance Analytics and Executive Reports
24. The Importance of Segmental Analysis
25. Ad-hoc Reporting
26. Find Your Applicable GAAP, FASB, SFAS, and SOP
27. Accounting Cycles Identification
28. The Most Important Statement: Cash Flow
29. Choose Your Auditors Wisely and Educate Them
30. What Guarantees Fast and Painless Audits
31. Insured Risks
32. Commercial Risks
33. Tax and Regulations Compliance
34. Strategic Planning
35. Practical Forecasting and Scenario Modeling
36. New Ventures
37. Exit Strategies
38. Human Resources Management
39. Hiring and Outsourcing
40. The Importance of Behavioral Assessment