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The Finance Leader Podcast

Organizations have a greater chance of success when Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Accounting, Operations, and the Executive Senior Leadership are more strategically aligned. Developing Finance Leaders capable of growing partnerships across the organization and leading positive change are the goals for this podcast. The host is Stephen McLain, a U.S. Army-Retired Finance Officer. After retirement, Stephen transitioned to working as a Business Consultant in Corporate FP&A and Accounting. Topics will be dedicated to finance leadership development, "The CFO Mindset", improving processes like month-end close, and strengthening strategic alignment. Please listen to the trailer so you can che...

Start Shaping Strategic Decisions Instead of Only Reporting Financial Results, Deliver Real Impact to Senior Leaders

17 mins; March 03, 2026

When FP&A Translates Drivers, Strategy Finally Moves

15 mins; February 03, 2026

How Clear Priorities, Trust, And Timely Decisions Transform Performance

16 mins; January 13, 2026

Finance Leadership, Beyond The Numbers

8 mins; November 12, 2025

Month-End Close Procedures Improvement by Using the Army's After-Action Review Process

15 mins; November 04, 2025

Aligning Finance Teams For Real Impact

13 mins; October 28, 2025

Building Strategic Finance Capacity through Alignment, Automation, and Development

11 mins; October 14, 2025

Strategic Accounting, Not Just Reporting

15 mins; September 30, 2025

FP&A and Operations: Creating Powerful Partnerships for Strategic Growth

16 mins; September 23, 2025

Manipulative Leadership: When Positivity Becomes a Weapon

14 mins; September 16, 2025

Finance Leader Learning Priorities Now

3 mins; September 09, 2025

Revisiting Coaching Effort: How Did the Las Vegas Aces Perform?

9 mins; September 02, 2025

Change Is Not Just Inevitable—It's Your Competitive Edge

15 mins; August 26, 2025

Forensic Accounting: The World of Financial Detectives

13 mins; August 19, 2025

Developing an Effective Audit Strategy to Support Business Objectives

12 mins; August 12, 2025

Protecting Financial Health Through Strategic Risk Analysis

10 mins; August 05, 2025

The Audit Team Manager: How Audit Leadership Drives Organizational Success

15 mins; July 29, 2025

The Audit Blueprint: CFO's Guide to Financial Integrity

16 mins; July 22, 2025

Audit & Risk: Season 20 Preview

3 mins; July 15, 2025

The Bridge Builder: Leadership as Your First Priority

16 mins; July 08, 2025

Focus Over Distraction: A Check-in on Our 2025 Goals

16 mins; July 01, 2025

Lessons on Coaching Effort: a Las Vegas Aces Leadership Case Study

7 mins; June 17, 2025

Breaking Free from the Performance Rut: How Leaders Can Overcome Complacency

12 mins; June 03, 2025

Transforming Business without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction: Interview with Service Physics Co-Founders, Brian Reece and Steve Crowley

45 mins; April 29, 2025

Building the Future of Contract Management - Interview with the CEO of Concord Worldwide, Matt Lhoumeau

43 mins; April 15, 2025

Challenging Your Thought Process

4 mins; April 08, 2025

A Review of Personal Accountability to Continue Your Pathway Towards Success

16 mins; April 01, 2025

Outdated Processes: The Silent Killer of Company Growth

5 mins; March 26, 2025

Leadership Essentials Revisited

5 mins; March 18, 2025

Building High-Performance Teams Through Leadership and Communication

15 mins; March 12, 2025

Are Competitors Affecting Your Customer Traffic?

7 mins; March 04, 2025

Want to Boost Team Performance? Here’s How to Coach Better!

6 mins; February 25, 2025

Become a Proactive Leader with Situational Awareness

15 mins; February 20, 2025

Leaders Must Set a Great Example of Focus During Times of Unpredictability

16 mins; February 11, 2025

Mastering Genuine Positivity Without the Pitfalls

14 mins; February 04, 2025

Stay on Track for Long-Term Success - Our First Check-in for 2025

6 mins; January 29, 2025

Embracing Change and Driving Success for Finance Leaders

14 mins; January 22, 2025

Empower Your Career by Building More Confidence

9 mins; January 15, 2025

Personal Accountability Strategy for Success in 2025

15 mins; January 08, 2025

On to 2025: What Are You Planning in the Upcoming Year?

3 mins; December 31, 2024

Plan a Leadership Reset and Rest Before the New Year

2 mins; December 24, 2024

From Challenges to Opportunities in Leadership

13 mins; December 17, 2024

Using Leadership to Turn the Year-End Chaos into Achievement

6 mins; December 10, 2024

Transforming Leadership: Developing Leader's Eyes to Identify and Solve Problems

4 mins; December 03, 2024

Empowering Leadership: Overcoming Team Frustrations and Building Confidence

11 mins; November 12, 2024

Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager at Google Interview - Navigating Career Changes in Accounting

44 mins; September 24, 2024

Building a Successful and Healthy Work Environment: An Introduction to Helping Your Team Thrive

11 mins; September 17, 2024

Leadership is the Most Important Skill to Develop: Empower Your Team for Innovation and Success

14 mins; August 21, 2024

Transform Your Success in 2024: Mastering SMART Goals with a Growth Mindset

18 mins; June 25, 2024

Customer Traffic Considerations During Competitor Disruptions

6 mins; June 18, 2024

Revisiting the Importance of Finance Agility and Digital Transformation.

14 mins; May 07, 2024

Building a High-Performance Finance Team: A Strategy for Effective Recruitment and Talent Development

5 mins; April 23, 2024

SMART Goal Planning for Finance Leaders

18 mins; April 16, 2024

Leading with Accountability: A Call to Action for Finance Professionals

16 mins; April 10, 2024

Lessons in Strategic Communication for Finance Professionals

6 mins; March 14, 2024

Uniting Individuals with Leadership: A Discussion on Improving Team Performance

13 mins; February 27, 2024

Inspiring Greatness: Transformative Leadership Principles

11 mins; February 13, 2024

Wassia Kamon Interview - VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, How to Emphasize Your Value

43 mins; February 06, 2024

Mastering Strategic Decision-Making: Aligning Business Strategy with Finance and Accounting Systems

18 mins; January 30, 2024

Interview with Mark McMillion - A Discussion on Growing Our Leadership and Mastering Conflict Management

38 mins; January 23, 2024

Stay Focused and Avoid The Usual Distractions To Achieve Success

14 mins; January 16, 2024

Setting SMART Goals

16 mins; January 09, 2024

Elevate Your Small Business and Solopreneur Journey with an Accounting and Finance System that Supports Business Growth

9 mins; January 02, 2024

Bonus Ep 73: Rediscover the Excitement of a Career in Finance and Accounting

10 mins; December 26, 2023

Bonus Ep 72: A Reflective Journey into Leadership and the Spirit of December Celebrations

2 mins; December 19, 2023

Bonus Ep 71 - Finance Team Success: A Journey of Leadership and Engagement

15 mins; December 12, 2023

Transforming Your Business with an Effective FP&A Team

19 mins; December 05, 2023

Unlocking Finance Agility and Digital Transformation in Today's Unpredictable Business Environment

13 mins; November 28, 2023

The Power of Thanksgiving: An Exploration into Growth and Gratitude

3 mins; November 21, 2023

Embrace Intense Accountability: Transform Your Finance and Accounting Career

15 mins; November 14, 2023

Bonus Episode 68: Closing the Year Strong: Planning, Budgeting, Professional Development and Self-Care Tips for Finance Leaders

4 mins; November 08, 2023

Bonus Episode 67: The Key to Team Transformation - Help Your Team Members to Become Better

3 mins; October 31, 2023

Bonus Episode 66: Exploring the Impact of Professional Credentials in Finance and Accounting Careers

14 mins; October 24, 2023

Bonus Episode 65: A Guide for Preparing for Unpredictable Change in the Workplace

5 mins; October 17, 2023

Communicate To Your Team How They Positively Impact the Organization

13 mins; October 03, 2023

Bonus Episode 64: Mastering Evolving Career Skills in the Financial and Accounting Profession

3 mins; September 14, 2023

The Vital Role of Character and Ethics in Finance Leadership

13 mins; September 05, 2023

A Deep Dive into Leadership and Excellence for Finance and Accounting Professionals

14 mins; August 24, 2023

Elevate Your Career Potential as a Treasury Manager: Key Responsibilities, Skills, and Certifications

13 mins; August 08, 2023

Bonus Episode 63: Overcoming Professional Mistakes: Building Resilience and Strengthening Leadership Skills

4 mins; July 11, 2023

Bonus Episode 62: Making Sense of Numbers: Simple Communication in Finance is Best

4 mins; July 04, 2023

Bonus Episode 61: Empower Your Finance and Accounting Career through Growth and Visibility

6 mins; June 20, 2023

Bonus Episode 60: From Goals to Growth: The SMART Technique for Personal Achievement

11 mins; June 13, 2023

Bonus Episode 59: Reviewing Your Finance Leadership Goals Mid-Year

3 mins; June 07, 2023

Managing Your OCD to Succeed in Your Accounting and Finance Career

15 mins; June 01, 2023

Team Member Engagement Tools You Can Easily Apply

13 mins; May 17, 2023

Stay Curious to Grow Your Potential as a Finance Leader

14 mins; May 03, 2023

Finance and Accounting Trends for 2023

14 mins; April 20, 2023

Bonus Episode 58: Finance Leaders Provide Key Insights to Assist Senior Leaders in Executing the Strategy

13 mins; April 11, 2023

Bonus Episode 57: Leadership Tools for Better Team Engagement

20 mins; April 04, 2023

Bonus Episode 56: Protect Your Time - Don't Let the "Task Monkey" Jump on You

3 mins; March 21, 2023

Bonus Episode 55: Let's Talk About Leadership

18 mins; March 14, 2023

Bonus Episode 54: Earning a Promotion

17 mins; March 07, 2023

Earning Your Professional Credentials

12 mins; February 21, 2023

Achieve Your Goals

15 mins; February 07, 2023

Use the SMART Goal Setting Method for Better Goal Planning

9 mins; January 24, 2023

Be BOLD in 2023 With Your Goal Setting

14 mins; January 10, 2023

Bonus Episode 53: Be Bold in 2023

2 mins; January 03, 2023

Bonus Episode 52: Project Team Oppportunities

16 mins; December 28, 2022

Bonus Episode 51: Learn to Enjoy Your Time Off

2 mins; December 20, 2022

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