The Finance Leader Podcast
Leadership development can set you apart from your peers so you can advance your career. This podcast is hosted by Stephen McLain, a U.S. Army-Retired Finance Officer. After retirement, Stephen transitioned to working as a Team Member and Business Consultant in Corporate Finance and Accounting. In t...
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FP&A and Operations: Creating Powerful Partnerships for Strategic Gro…
Send us a text Episode 145: What happens when your FP&A team operates in isolation from the people actually running your business? Nothing good. The gap between finance and operations isn't just an organizational issue—it's a strategic vulnerability that could be costing your company significan…
Transforming Businesses without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction: In…
Send us a text Episode 137: What if the key to transforming your business lies not in adding more resources, but in simply understanding how your employees move through their workspace? In this eye-opening conversation with S...
Interview with Wassia Kamon, VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, …
Send us a text Episode 119: In the episode, Wassia talks about her work with H.O.P.E - Helping Other People be Empowered : you can find the link here . This is an amazing organization doing work that matters and changing live...
Interview with Mark McMillion - A Discussion on Growing Our Leadersh…
Send us a text Discover the leadership secrets that can transform your team from functioning to phenomenal as I'm joined by retired Lieutenant Colonel Mark McMillian. With a storied 22-year military career and a passion for c...
Building the Future of Contract Management - Interview with the CEO o…
Send us a text Episode #136: Matt Lhoumeau, CEO of Concord Worldwide, takes us on his extraordinary journey from founding his first company at 17 to revolutionizing how businesses handle their contracts. Connect with Matt Lho...
Personal Accountability Strategy for Success in 2025
Send us a text Episode #128: Kickstart your 2025 with a potent strategy that ensures your goals don't end up as forgotten resolutions! We promise to guide you through a personal accountability process that transforms dreams i...
Navigating Career Changes in Accounting with Insights from Mike Manal…
Send us a text Episode 126: Ever wondered how to transition from the demanding world of public accounting to a prestigious industry role? Join us as we sit down with Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager at Google and former PwC a...
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Finance Leadership, Beyond The Numbers
Send us a text Episode # 150: Leadership in finance isn’t a title—it’s a practice. We dive into what turns any role in accounting, FP&A, or audit into a force for strategic impact, starting with the four pillars that anchor meaningful change: influence, grow your people, deliver results, and see the future. Along the way, we unpack how to turn data into decisions, build trust with senior leaders, and convert operational friction—like a chaotic month end—into a reliable, learning-driv…
Month-End Close Procedures Improvement by Using the Army's After-Action Review Process
From Comfort To Excellence: Aligning Finance Teams For Real Impact
From Reporting to Relevance: Building Capacity through Alignment, Automation, and Development
Strategic Accounting, Not Just Reporting
FP&A and Operations: Creating Powerful Partnerships for Strategic Growth
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