After interviewing many really qualified candidates, about a month ago I hired a controller to help with the reporting and compliance for my companies. Basically what a controller is, is a CPA with one client.
We have been really beyond our scope trying to get records together for outside services, and ours is so myriad that when you open the Fong file, you probably have no idea where you last left off.
The great thing is, Alain used to run Honda's ops in France (4,000 employees) so he is way overqualifed to run our little boutique of shops. But the nice thing is, he really likes the entrepreneurial spirit of our group, and he's excited to be able to report to me directly with suggestions on cost-cutting, etc.
Today we had a meeting for the entire morning and got so much done. Anyway so far that's my day. Now it's naptime (still fighting the cold)
