Life at a busy firm can be a mad scramble. When partners and owners start to wear too many hats, key information can slip through the cracks. Over time, the value of that missed information and haphazard staffing plans can add up. That’s why mid-size firms with a healthy budget should consider investing in a new hire: a financial operations role. When Snow Kreilich Architects hired bookkeeper and architect Sarah Hughes as Director Of Finance + Operations, they quickly felt the benefits.Interview TakeawaysDo the math when hiring for operationsConnect the dots on staffing and financialsPrepare to navigate paused projectsEngage in cash flow forecastingFind ways to absorb downtimeEducate clients on the ramifications of paused projectsMonitor staff hours to prevent burnoutUse project data to make better decisionsCreate new proposals based on past projectsAn operations role lets you track data consistentlyEvery firm can benefit from an operations roleImprove operations through collaborationShow LinksCheck out Snow Kreilich ArchitectsConnect with Trevor Bullen on LinkedInConnect with Sarah Hughes on LinkedInConnect with George Valdes on LinkedIn or TwitterCheck out MonographFollow Monograph on LinkedIn or InstagramListen and read more about Monograph

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