Automating the Audit: How This Controller Streamlined Operations for a Pain-Free Busy Season

On the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, host Mike Whitmire, CPA, co-founder, and CEO of FloQast, sits down with Ashley Griesshammer, VP Controller at Lovevery, a rapidly growing Boise-based e-commerce company. Join us as Ashley shares her journey of automating and simplifying Lovevery's audit process, ensuring a smooth and pain-free busy season.

As a seasoned finance professional — and the 2023 FloQast Controller of the Year — Ashley delves into the intricacies of overseeing the audit for a growing international company, and how subtle changes to recurring accounting processes can pay off big down the road. Discover the actionable steps she implemented to streamline operations, leveraging automation to navigate through complex audit requirements effortlessly.

Tune in to gain valuable insights into:

Overcoming audit challenges in the e-commerce industryImplementing automation tools for efficiency and accuracyCreating a repeatable audit process to support company growthStrategies for maintaining balance and sanity during the busiest times of the year

Whether you're a finance professional, entrepreneur, or simply interested in optimizing operational efficiency, this episode offers invaluable lessons from someone who has been there and done that. Don't miss out on Ashley's expert advice on simplifying audits for sustainable growth.

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