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You are the boss now, what would you ask?

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I report to the SVP. I’m hoping he has some background to share with me.

Good questions to start with as you listed.
1. Understand the timelines for close. What are some weaknesses that need improvement.
2. What processes can you automate or outsource
3. Start thinking about your teams value add - cash management, revenue recognition, looking at outstanding payables and receivables, forecasting, etc.
4. Budgets for comp going forward? Are your people being paid their market value? Identify key people you might need to think about bringing up for promotion.

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