When Bookkeeping Isn’t Enough: How Controllers Fix Cash Flow Problems
Making a profit but low on cash? You’re not alone. Many million-dollar business owners hit a wall when clean books still don’t explain their bank balance. In this article, we break down how financial controllers fix cash flow problems that bookkeeping alone can’t — by connecting your numbers to strategy, systems, and real-time decision-making.
Trusting the Numbers: How Your Bookkeeper Impacts Cash Flow
This disconnect between profit and cash isn’t just frustrating—it’s a signal that something deeper isn’t working. In our work with million-dollar businesses, we’ve seen that profitability issues often start where owners least expect them: inside the books. When bookkeeping is delayed, inconsistent, or inaccurate, it doesn’t just cloud your reports—it quietly erodes your margins. In this three-part series, we’ll show how each role on your financial team—from bookkeeper to CFO—impacts both cash flow and profitability. And we start where every number begins: with your bookkeeper.