When Rand Greenblatt, PA, assumed the role as CFO of Elixir Solutions in early 2022, he set out to improve finance operations while empowering team members. He said that seeing direct reports improve through taking on stretch roles is a key part of talent development – and something that’s gratifying to him.

Greenblatt shared what it’s like to manage a team that’s fully remote, why he considers that setup “a boon to the organization,” and more in this episode of the JofA podcast.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

· Rand Greenblatt’s background writing for a newsletter tied to the JofA.

· Greenblatt’s new role and more about his job priorities.

· Three areas of focus for improving his organization’s finance function.

· The “huge selling point” – and other benefits – of being a fully remote company.

· What Greenblatt considers the most rewarding part of his job.

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