In this episode of The Founder and CEO Podcast, Mike and Patrick Morley sit down with veteran CFOs Gordon Pothier and Steve Webber to demystify the CFO role. Discover why hiring the right CFO can be a game-changing decision, what differentiates a CFO from an accountant or VP of Finance, and the essential skills great CFOs bring to growing companies.

Also in this episode: Learn when to bring on this key partner, how their responsibilities evolve as a business scales, and actionable advice on building a strong CEO–CFO partnership. If you're a founder looking for more leverage in your business, or simply curious about how finance leadership shapes company success, this episode is packed with valuable insights.