They say size matters, but is bigger always better?
As a finance leader, you often encounter unexpected challenges, such as a key employee’s departure or managing the completion of a time-sensitive project with limited resources.
When situations arise that require resources beyond the capability or bandwidth of your existing staff, the answer is often to utilize external resources. Where is the best place to quickly find these resources? You might consider a CPA firm or a national staffing firm, but are either of these your best options?
Consider why a boutique consulting firm is your top choice.
DIRECT ACCESS TO SEASONED PROFESSIONALS – There is no substitute for experience. CPA firms hire some of the best new talent in the market, but often with limited hands-on experience. National staffing firms provide talent across the organization, but not always a deep focus or network in finance and accounting. As a finance leader, your years of hard-earned expertise are your superpower to add value to your role effectively. Boutique firms focus on building relationships with a wide array of specialized finance and accounting talent in the local market with a proven track record of success in corporate roles. When your need arises, they are not limited to a fixed internal bench. They draw upon their vast network to provide the subject matter experts and the needle in the haystack for your critical role.
STREAMLINED PROCESS – Quality boutique firm advisors have previous hands-on accounting and finance expertise, enabling them to ask targeted questions to assess your specific needs and quickly identify resources with the precise skill set to meet your needs. They are by your side throughout the project to its successful completion with streamlined communication tailored to you, not the regimented requirements of a national organization.
COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION – Oh, to be a finance leader with an unlimited budget for external resources! Costs matter in every finance department decision, and the equation balancing cost and quality is always present. Large CPA firms and national staffing firms have layers of costly overhead passed along to clients in higher rates. The procurement department’s role is to drive down costs through establishing commodity pricing. But specialized financial talent, crucial to your project’s success, is anything but a commodity. Boutique firms thread the needle between cost and quality. Their streamlined, lower-overhead structure provides greater flexibility in resource pricing while still providing quality talent who are fairly compensated for their expertise.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP – Your success is their success. Boutique firms build their business through personal referrals. Your individual need is not a number to them – it’s personal. Their commitment goes beyond solving an immediate issue. It’s about investing in your long-term career success. Boutique advisors are there to serve and partner with you. Their unique knowledge of the local market makes them an excellent sounding board for challenges you are facing, and their deep network facilitates invaluable peer-to-peer connections.
CONCLUSION
For finance leaders facing unforeseen staffing challenges or managing significant projects, boutique firms offer a distinctive combination of access to premier talent, all provided in a streamlined and budget-friendly manner.
ABOUT BRIGHTCORE
BrightCore specializes in interim finance and accounting solutions and executive search. We leverage our long tenure and extensive network in the Atlanta market to provide you with cost-effective, highly skilled professionals who have proven track records of success.
If you are evaluating options for interim or project resources to complement your existing core team or seeking to fill a key full-time position, we would love to connect.
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