In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, I sit down with Aaron Garcia — an EOS Implementer and former integrator with nearly two decades of hands-on experience scaling entrepreneurial companies, including one he helped grow 5X in five years. Today
How to Become a CFO at 38: Lessons From a Nasdaq & PE Veteran
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, I sit down with Tom Kirkhart — a CPA who’s served as CFO for Nasdaq-listed and PE-backed companies across manufacturing, construction, and service industries. Tom is known for driving acquisitions, tightening operations, and
How to Get Promoted in Accounting — Even After Getting Laid Off
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, I sit down with Raquel Hardy, Senior Director of Accounting Operations at Parkland Health, whose 30-plus-year career spans audit, technical accounting, and financial operations. Raquel’s story is a masterclass in staying curious, betting
The “Sizzle Factor”: What Actually Makes a Candidate Stand Out
In this episode of Beyond the Ledger, I sit down with Jed Gifford — a former broadcast journalist turned corporate recruiter — whose career is a masterclass in storytelling, reinvention, and reading people. Jed shares how the skills he built
Retail & E-Commerce Accounting Leaders: Managing Growth with Control
Retail moves fast. And if your accounting function can’t keep up? It shows fast. Margins get tighter. Inventory gets messy. Reporting starts to lag. Suddenly, the very growth you were celebrating starts to feel like a liability. At Benchmark Search,
