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Count Me In®Ep. 299: Razzak Jallow - The Impact of Technology on Finance Leadership and TransformationJoin Adam Larson on today's episode of Count Me In as he welcomes dynamic guest Razzak Jallow, the CFO of FloQast, who is anything but your typical CFO. Uncover how his unique path through tech and finance has shaped his perspective on finance transformation. Razzak shares insights on the evolving role of CFOs in today's tech-driven landscape and what it really means to drive a financial transformation. Discover his thoughts on the vital mix of systems, people, and culture in reshaping business processes and how crafting a future-driven vision can empower companies. If you're ready to see the exciting...2025-03-0229 min
Blood, Sweat & Balance SheetsUnderstanding Financial Transformation: Key Insights for CFOs and AccountantsIn this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, guest host Stefan van Duyvendijk, Accounting Operations Evangelist at FloQast, sits down with Chris Hennesey, AWS Enterprise Strategist at Amazon Web Services and former Technology CFO at Capital One, along with FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow. They explore the findings of FloQast’s latest survey, Embracing Financial Transformation: What It Is, Why Organizations Should Want It, and How to Achieve It. The discussion highlights the critical role of accountants in driving transformation, the gap in understanding between CFOs and accounting teams, and the new frameworks that can guide organizations toward lasting change. 2024-08-261h 10
"Tech Finance" with Sasha Orloff: B2B Fintech | AI | Finance TechCan Turning Down a Huge Upround Lead to a Greater Outcome? FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow Proves It CanIn this episode, Sasha sits down with Razzak Jallow, CFO at FloQast, to discuss the evolving role of the modern CFO as a strategic partner across the organization. They dive into how he builds trust with the CEO, his approach to fostering product innovation responsibly, and why he turned down a financing round that would have doubled FloQast's valuation. Razzak also offers advice for aspiring CFOs on evaluating their first CFO role, skills like "precision Q&A", and hiring great talentThis show is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www...2024-04-2546 minBlood, Sweat & Balance SheetsA Behind-the-Scenes Look at FloQast’s $100M Series E: Fundraising Insights for AccountantsOn the latest episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, FloQast CEO Mike Whitmire is joined by CFO Razzak Jallow to discuss the ins and outs of FloQast’s Series E round of funding. Take an inside look at all the work that goes on behind the scenes, from investor relations to negotiating term sheets, Mike and Razzak candidly discuss the fundraising process, providing valuable insights for accountants and entrepreneurs alike.Key Takeaways:Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Razzak provides a first-hand account of the extensive legwork and meticulous planning involved in securing FloQast's Series E funding, offering a rare gl...2024-04-1555 min
Run the NumbersE15: CFO of FloQast on Why Finance Teams are Data CuratorsOn episode 15 of Run the Numbers, CFO of FloQast Razzak Jallow joins CJ to make the argument for why finance teams should think of themselves as data curators, why a great CFO is someone who will forge the path for their CEO's vision, lessons from Apple's execution, and more. If you’re looking for an ERP platform, check out our sponsor, NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics---SPONSORS:NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than thirty-six thousand companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, an...2024-01-0358 min
CFO THOUGHT LEADER857: The Other Tech Stack | Razzak Jallow, CFO FloQastBack in 2009, as businesses navigated the repercussions of Wall Street’s collapse, Razzak Jallow found himself standing at a departure gate with a boarding pass that read simply “SaaS.”To be clear, Jallow had just nabbed a spot on Adobe Inc.’s Creative Suite finance team, and the journey on which he and his colleagues were about to embark was the software company’s migration from a perpetual, boxed software model to one based on SaaS subscriptions.While Adobe was not alone, and the path to SaaS was crowded with many software firms, few were faced with...2022-12-1246 minBlood, Sweat & Balance SheetsHow Accountants Can Impact Business During a Recession, According to a CFO and Former ControllerIn times of economic uncertainty, accounting teams need to be nimble enough to pivot should the time com, while consistently delivering accurate financial figures to impact the direction of the business — both in the short and long term. On this episode of Blood, Sweat & Balance Sheets, guest host Stefan van Duyvendijk, a former controller, and FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow discuss what accounting teams should be doing during times of economic uncertainty and recession, based on first-hand experience and best practices observed over the years.2022-11-0236 minBlood, Sweat & Balance SheetsThe CFO, Revisited: How Should Finance Execs and CEOs Be CollaboratingBeing a CFO in 2022 is probably a lot different than it was just a few years ago. The demands are greater and deadlines are tighter, resulting in added pressure throughout the office of the CFO. In this conversation, FloQast CFO Razzak Jallow, Co-founder and CEO Mike Whitmire, and Accounting Operations Evangelist Stefan van Duyvendijk discuss the evolution of accounting leadership over the last several years, how to effectively structure an efficient accounting organization (within a rapidly growing tech company), and how they see those expectations changing in a tumultuous economic environment.2022-07-1150 min