The 4 Finance-Related Areas Where Businesses Need the Most Help From accounts receivable to cash forecasting, Mr. Finance Fix-it tells how he gets the job done.

Q: What are the first repairs you make when hired as CFO?

A: Despite every business owner's belief that no one can operate their company quite like they do, the issues I first tackle with each new job have been remarkably similar, no matter the company's size or industry. When I break out my financial toolbox, it's usually to address any or all of the following.

1. Financial statements