July 7, 2026
A CFO’s Guide to Building an AI Strategy That Actually Works

AI is already showing up in finance, but many teams are still figuring out how to use it effectively. This blog breaks down how CFOs can move from experimentation to a clear, practical strategy that drives real impact.

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July 7, 2026
When the Hiring Process Is Too Long, Here’s What It’s Really Costing Your Finance and IT Teams

Hiring in finance and IT is taking longer in 2026, but the real cost isn’t just the open role. It’s the operational pressure that builds while you wait. Learn how interim consulting and a blended hiring strategy can protect momentum while you secure the right long-term talent.

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July 7, 2026
Three Key Ways CFOs Elevate Organizational Performance in 2026

In 2026, CFOs are key drivers of strategy, data-informed decisions, and operational efficiency. Learn how modern CFOs elevate performance and support long-term business success.

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July 7, 2026
Working with a Consultant: The Value of an Objective Perspective

2026 is already bringing new priorities and new challenges. When early decisions matter, the right consulting support can help teams get aligned and move forward.

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July 7, 2026
5 Habits That Set Top CFOs Apart

Today’s CFOs are expected to do far more than manage the numbers. This blog breaks down the five habits that set successful CFOs apart and how they drive growth, trust, and long-term impact across their organizations.

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July 7, 2026
When Should You Reach out to a Hiring Manager After Applying?

Waiting after submitting an application can be stressful. This blog breaks down when it’s appropriate to follow up with a hiring manager, how long to wait, and the best way to do it without hurting your chances.

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October 21, 2026
Celebrating 15 Years: A Letter From Our CEO, Colin Powell

As Pinnacle celebrates 15 years, Founder and CEO Colin Powell reflects on the people, relationships and community that have shaped the company since 2011, and why those connections remain what he’s most proud of.

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September 1, 2026
When Key Employees Leave, What Happens to the Knowledge They Take With Them?

When a key employee leaves, organizations can lose much more than a person. Years of knowledge about processes, systems, relationships, and business decisions can leave with them. For accounting, finance, and IT leaders, protecting that knowledge is an important part of maintaining business continuity, especially as year-end approaches.

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July 29, 2026
Why Your Team Still Feels Overwhelmed Even When You're Fully Staffed

Hiring isn't always the problem. Many organizations have every position filled but still struggle to keep projects moving and workloads under control. Here's why capacity matters just as much as headcount, and what leaders can do before small challenges become bigger ones.

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July 7, 2026
Mid-Year Check-In: Is Your Finance and IT Team Ready for Q3 and Q4?

The halfway point of the year is more than a milestone. It's an opportunity to evaluate priorities, assess team capacity, and make adjustments before Q3 and Q4 accelerate. Here's what accounting, finance, and IT leaders should be thinking about now to finish the year strong.

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June 3, 2026
Why IT Projects Slow Down and How the Right Support Keeps Them Moving

ERP implementations, cybersecurity initiatives, cloud migrations, and AI projects are top priorities for organizations in 2026. Yet many IT projects still struggle to stay on schedule. While technology often gets the blame, the real issue is frequently capacity, competing priorities, and resource constraints. Here's why IT projects slow down and how the right support can help organizations maintain momentum.

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May 6, 2026
How Finance Teams Stay Stable During ERP and Payroll Change

ERP and payroll changes put real pressure on finance teams. The challenge is not the system itself, it is keeping day-to-day operations running while everything shifts. Here is how companies are staying stable and why interim support is playing a bigger role than ever.

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April 1, 2026
Supporting a Finance Team That Was Falling Behind

A finance team began falling behind as workload increased. With targeted consulting support, they stabilized operations, reduced backlog, and regained control without adding headcount.

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March 1, 2026
Improving Financial Visibility During Rapid Growth

As Q1 came to a close, this growing company strengthened its financial reporting to gain clearer insight into performance across locations and support confident planning for the rest of 2026.

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February 1, 2026
ERP Project Recovery During Rapid Growth

Faced with ERP delays, this organization acted quickly to restore momentum, improve data reliability, and successfully launch a critical system.

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January 1, 2026
Supporting a New Finance Leader During a Critical Transition

Starting a new finance role is hard. Doing it under pressure is harder. Learn how targeted consulting support helped a new leader stabilize their department and deliver results fast.

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December 1, 2025
Turning a Short-Term Backfill into a Strategic Finance Solution

Facing an unexpected gap, this organization used interim finance support to maintain momentum and strengthen its team long term.

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November 1, 2025
How a $20M Plastics Manufacturer Strengthened Their Finance Function

Pinnacle revamped the accounting function of a $20M plastics manufacturer to deliver accurate, timely financials and restore CEO confidence. We implemented structured workflows to accelerate close cycles, clarify priorities, and scale the team.

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