Stop Hiring by Resume: Evaluate Finance Talent Like an Operator

Hire finance talent by evaluating real-world performance over resumes. Focus on operator mindset, clear 30-60-90 day goals, and role fit to avoid costly Controller hiring mistakes.
Your First Finance Hire Isn’t a Department. It’s a Leader.

Hire a Controller, not a team, as your first finance leader to build scalable systems, speed month-end closes, and deliver reliable data. Fractional Controllers offer flexible, strategic oversight.
Avoid the Finance Bottleneck: Build the Systems and Leadership Your Growth Demands

Avoid finance bottlenecks by building scalable accounting systems, streamlining month-end close to 10 days, preparing for tax deadlines, and hiring the right finance leader—full-time or fractional—to support growth.
Six signs your business has outgrown basic bookkeeping in 2026 — and the two smart paths forward

Businesses outgrowing basic bookkeeping face delayed closes, cash flow issues, and audit risks. Solutions include hiring a fractional or full-time Controller. Daybook Group offers tailored NYC finance leadership.