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Why Do Growth Companies Hire Finance Too Early?
Paul Peterson and Matt Barbieri break down the costly mistake venture-backed founders keep making — hiring a CFO before the fundamentals are in place, then watching the org chart balloon from the top down.
They unpack the traditional finance build, why it creates mismatched roles and bloated headcount, and why that model becomes even harder to unwind once a company is locked in.
The conversation shifts to what a smarter alternative looks like: partnering with a co-sourcing firm that can scale up or down with the business, bring AI-powered workflows to the areas that matter most — AP, AR, revenue — and give your head of finance the tools and intelligence they need to operate as a true strategic partner, not a glorified bookkeeper.
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By WissPaul Peterson and Matt Barbieri break down the costly mistake venture-backed founders keep making — hiring a CFO before the fundamentals are in place, then watching the org chart balloon from the top down.
They unpack the traditional finance build, why it creates mismatched roles and bloated headcount, and why that model becomes even harder to unwind once a company is locked in.
The conversation shifts to what a smarter alternative looks like: partnering with a co-sourcing firm that can scale up or down with the business, bring AI-powered workflows to the areas that matter most — AP, AR, revenue — and give your head of finance the tools and intelligence they need to operate as a true strategic partner, not a glorified bookkeeper.