The Automation Imperative: How CFOs, VPs and Controllers Lead the Next Era

Finance leaders are under pressure from every direction. Controllers are buried in the weeds of month-end close. VPs are putting their necks on the line for forecasts with incomplete data. And CFOs are expected to deliver insights faster as compliance risks mount. Growth is everyone’s goal, but the traditional way of running finance no longer scales.

In this candid fireside chat, Leapfin CEO Ray Lau and Anrok COO Brad Silicani get real about what’s driving finance teams to their breaking point – and how to move from daily firefighting to foresight. They’ll unpack the compounding challenges of tax compliance and revenue data, why the “we’ll automate later” mindset is so costly, and what it takes to elevate finance from an operational function to a strategic driver of growth. Join for sharp opinions and actionable guidance for finance teams ready to scale with confidence.