Skills and Scale: Why Emerging Companies Must Innovate How They Resource Back-Office Functions

It seems obvious to state that organizations need to leverage the latest methods, technologies and processes. Consider, though, that many emerging companies are taking an outdated approach by employing the finance and labor model equivalent of a 1950s mainframe.

By sticking with a reactive, hire-or-outsource approach to staffing the finance and accounting function, emerging companies are limiting their growth potential. Leaders should recognize the benefits of the new labor model outlined in this paper.