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The Fun CPA PodcastJesse Rubenfeld & Tom Zehentner - FinOptimalWelcome back to The Fun CPA Podcast! This week, host Yuri Kapilovich is joined by two guests – Tom Zehentner, Director of Growth and Product at FinOptimal and the founder of FinOptimal, Jesse Rubenfeld!Together, Jesse and Tom have a substantial level of insight and experience in the accounting field – specifically in developing software that make posting accruals, keeping up with monthly journal entries, and financial reporting easier than ever for founders, owners, executives and accountants alike.The fellas join Yuri this week to discuss the future of accounting – more specifically, where automation, AI and ap...2025-04-2947 min
SOUNDS OF FILM with Tom NeedhamMAN FROM PRETENTIA: Reliving the East Village Art Scene with Chih-Hsuan Liang & Steve ZehentnerOn this episode of SOUNDS, we dive into “Man from Pretentia,” a compelling documentary that captures the life and legacy of legendary New York gallerist Paul Bridgewater. Directed by Chih-Hsuan Liang and produced by Steve Zehentner, the film chronicles Bridgewater’s rise in the vibrant East Village art scene, his struggles to keep his gallery afloat, and his relentless commitment to supporting emerging artists. Through intimate storytelling, Man from Pretentia offers a powerful look at Bridgewater’s passion, resilience, and enduring influence on the art world.The fi...2025-04-0239 min
The Young CPA Success ShowEthical Accounting in the Age of Automation: Insights from Bench's Shutdown with FinOptimalEpisode Title: Ethical Accounting in the Age of Automation: Insights from Bench's ShutdownEpisode Summary:Tom and Jesse from FinOptimal return to the show to discuss the Bench shutdown with Hannah and Joey. Along the way they discuss the rise of AI in the industry, changes to the 150 CPE credit rule, memes, and how CPAs can better convey what they do to clients. The conversation underscores the importance of adaptability, effective communication, and maintaining professional standards amidst technological changes, using Bench's experience as a cautionary tale for the profession.Episode Quote:"...2025-02-2449 min
UnAccountable!Ep. 35 Boi Oh Boi, Intuit Owes Us an Apology, and the Tom and Jesse Show!Welcome back to Unaccountable, the right place to do the wrong things. It’s Episode 35 with your hosts:
Tyler “Mack Daddy" Otto from Specialized Accounting, focusing on medium to large businesses in the glamorous hospitality and service industries.
Jeremy "Daddy Mack" Van Groll from Nonprofit Bookkeeping, a champion for nonprofits with his accounting expertise. We are joined by FinOptimal wizards Jesse Rubenfeld, Founder and CEO of FinOptimal, and Tom Zehentner, Director of Growth.
In Da News, New York Times slaps the hand of Perplexity and Intuit apologizes for hurting our feeli...2024-10-241h 00
The Concierge CPA46 - Breaking Boundaries: CPAs Turned Innovators Tom Zehentner and Jesse RubenfeldToday on The Concierge CPA, Jackie Meyer welcomes Tom Zehentner and Jesse Rubenfeld to the show, exploring their journey from CPAs to software developers. The episode highlights their transition to creating software solutions automating accounting tasks, sharing coding skills born out of frustration with manual processes. They are currently in an exciting transition phase. 🔗 Connect with Jackie MeyerJackie's LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiemeyercpaJackie on Instagram @jackiemeyerCPAJackie’s work at https://www.jackiemeyercpa.com🔗 Connect with Tom Zehentnerhttps://www.link...2024-05-1450 minThe Young CPA Success ShowEmbracing Change and Innovation in the Accounting Industry with Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom ZehentnerThe finer details of this episode:Evolution of accounting software and early career experiencesImportance of embracing change and innovation in the industryLeveraging technology to streamline accounting processesChallenges and opportunities in early career development Episode resources:Summit Virtual CFO by Anders website: https://www.summitcpa.net/Email us with questions or if you’d like to be a guest on the show: youngcpasuccessshow@anderscpa.comWe’re hiring! Check out our open positions: https://www.summitcpa.net/career-opportunitieshttps://www.finoptimal.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesserubenfeld/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-zehentner-cpa-a0591b5b/If you love...2024-05-0658 min
Boosting Your Financial IQ100: Automating the Finance FunctionIn this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, host Steve Coughran engages in an insightful conversation with Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner from FinOptimal on the topic of "Automating the Finance Function." Together, they delve into the strategies and benefits of automating financial operations within organizations. Rubenfeld and Zehentner share valuable insights on how leveraging technology can significantly reduce the time spent on transactional and compliance accounting tasks, thus freeing up resources for more strategic endeavors. By automating finops, companies can redirect their focus towards forecasting, analysis, and other high-value financial activities that drive firm value. Tune in to...2024-02-1328 min
The Growth Minded AccountantBreaking Down the Role of Automation and AI in the Accounting SpaceBreaking Down the Role of Automation and AI in the Accounting SpaceWelcome to the latest episode of the Growth Minded Accountant! I'm Lee Reams, Founder and CEO of CountingWorksPRO and TaxBuzz.com, and I'm excited to be your host today. In this episode, we delve into the transformative impact of automation and AI within the accounting industry. Joining us are Jesse Rubenfeld, Founder and CEO of FinOptimal, and Tom Zehentner, Director of Growth at FinOptimal.Jesse and Tom are at the forefront of innovation in accounting, leveraging their expertise to develop tools...2024-02-0639 min
Real Business OwnersThe Power of Learning and Risk-Taking with Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner | Episode 235In this Episode of the Real Business Owners Podcast, We dive into the dynamic world of business with entrepreneurs who've mastered the art of innovation and risk-taking.
Join Trevor and Kale as they sit down with Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner to explore the transformative power of learning and applying new skills to create a positive impact. In a recent episode, they unravel the intricacies of FinOptimal's revolutionary software, Accruer, designed to streamline accrual-based accounting for accounting firms. Discover how this game-changing tool is reshaping financial management, making it more user-friendly and efficient.
The conversation takes you on a...2023-11-2847 min
Accountant's Flight PlanAdopting Tech And Automation Into Your Accounting Practice - Podcast with Jesse Rubenfeld And Tom ZehetnerIt’s time we talk tech. In this episode, I interview Jesse Rubenfeld, Founder and CEO of FinOptimal, and Tom Zehentner, Director of Growth. We dive deep into the topic of automation including the three main characteristics of an automated process.2023-11-1539 min
FEI Weekly PodcastLeveraging automation in the close and taking the mystery out of tech in accounting with FinOptimal’s Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom ZehentnerTranslating new technology into the sometimes slow to change world of accounting and finance takes a fair amount of passion to overcome established practices and generation skepticism. Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner of FinOptimal are an example of a new crop of entrepreneurs trying to move the industry in the right direction.
In this episode of the podcast Tom and Jesse discuss their passion for automation, their love hate relationship with Quickbooks and how to have a startup mindset in accounting.
As you will hear, we began the conversation after a few technology missteps of our own.2023-11-0832 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.AI Won't Take Your Job, But This Might...Hi, welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Mediator and Business Valuation Expert in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we're discussing how "AI won't take your job, but this might", and I'm with here with Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner with FinOptimal. It's an accounting automation software company based in Houston, Texas. Jesse actually founded it to help accountants work faster and smarter, and it's a lot of based on outsourced accounting services or automation. Tom is a CPA and f...2023-09-0843 min