GAPPIFY PODCAST - E56

The Future of Finance: Scaling Teams, Owning Strategy & Embracing AI

In this episode of #AccountingLifePodcast, host Jotham Ty is joined by guest Dan Fletcher, CFO at Planful, to explore what it means to build a modern, strategic finance function. They discuss the evolving role of finance leaders, the importance of storytelling and cross-functional alignment, and how AI is beginning to reshape accounting operations—from contract review to cash forecasting.

Featured Podcast Topics:
00:00 – Intro: Rethinking Modern Accounting
02:00 – Why Accountants Are Leaving the Profession
05:30 – Automation to AI: A New Era for Accounting
09:00 – Real-World AI Use Cases in Finance
15:30 – What’s Next for Finance Leaders

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“By leveraging Gappify’s Accrual Cloud,we were able to automate these tedious, repetitive tasks and ultimately reduce our close timeline by 6 days.”

“In an era of new business models and changing accounting standards, accounting professionals need automation so that they can deliver fast, correct and smooth close processes. Gappify equips finance staff to keep pace with the speed of business, and enable finance transformation in an era of increasing complexity."

“Gappify is a cornerstone of our close management tech stack. They are pioneers in automated vendor accruals (which they execute perfectly!) and continue to add value through their innovative new features, including PO compliance monitoring and vendor spend insights."

About Gappify

Gappify, founded in 2016, is a cloud-based provider of accrual automation solutions for mid-market and enterprise accounting teams. The company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Berkeley, California, Washington DC, and Manila, Philippines.

Its team consists of accountants and CPA’s from Big Four accounting firms and software innovators. Gappify is also supported by strategic advisors from some of the world’s most recognized technology companies and is affiliated with the top companies & accounting organizations.