Transforming Numbers Into Business Narratives With Hoss Alamir

Hoss Alamir is a Partner at Alamir CPA & Associates, Inc., a California-based firm providing accounting, tax, and CFO services to small and midsize businesses across various industries, including entertainment, manufacturing, and professional services. After graduating with honors from California State University, Los Angeles, he began his career at BDO as a tax accountant before transitioning to financial accounting and CFO services at Signature Analytics in 2016. With over a decade of experience, Hoss specializes in financial strategy, business consulting, and outsourced CFO services tailored to help clients grow and optimize profitability.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• [3:34] Hoss Alamir explains why he switched from mechanical engineering to accounting
• [7:33] Breaking down the value of fractional CFO services for small and midsize businesses
• [10:48] Revenue thresholds when businesses should start thinking about CFO support
• [13:31] The first steps Hoss takes when onboarding a new client and assessing their financials
• [16:43] Solving a $15 million company’s cash flow crisis by fixing the cash conversion cycle
• [25:40] Translating complex financial KPIs into clear, actionable insights for non-financial business owners

In this episode…

What does it take to turn financial data into a compelling, actionable story? For many business owners, the numbers on a balance sheet feel abstract, yet they hold the key to smarter decisions, stronger growth, and long-term success. How can leaders bridge the gap between dry financials and clear business strategy?

According to Hoss Alamir, a seasoned financial strategist and fractional CFO, the key lies in translating raw metrics into meaningful business narratives. He highlights that most owners overlook crucial KPIs and focus solely on revenue or expenses. This blind spot can lead to missed opportunities or hidden cash flow problems, ultimately stalling growth. By combining real-time financial accuracy with tailored KPI tracking, Hoss empowers businesses to course-correct early, optimize operations, and build toward sustainable success.

In this episode of RAW Spotlight, host Victor Huynh sits down with Hoss Alamir, Partner at Alamir CPA & Associates, Inc., to discuss how financial data becomes a business growth tool. They explore when to bring in CFO services, how KPIs drive smart decisions, and why cash flow cycles make or break companies. Hoss also shares lessons on merging tax strategy with financial leadership.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Victor Huynh on LinkedIn
• Emily Au on LinkedIn
• Ready Artwork
• Hoss Alamir on LinkedIn
• Alamir CPA & Associates, Inc.
• “Leadership Strategy and Resilience in the Construction Industry With Rocky Castro” on RAW Spotlight
• Fathom
• QuickBooks

Quotable Moments

• “The big point of pain for most of the business owners is they don’t understand their numbers.”
• “If your book is not accurate and you want to have a 20-day close, you miss decisions.”
• “You need to go one level deep and understand what’s going on in your revenue recognition process.”
• “The most important part of decision-making is timing.”
• “The biggest advantage is clients are no longer the middleman between the CFO and the tax accountant.”

Action Steps

1. Ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping: Keeping financial records up-to-date provides the foundation for meaningful insights and informed business decisions.
2. Identify and track KPIs: Monitoring the right KPIs helps reveal underlying trends that directly impact growth and profitability.
3. Leverage fractional CFO services when scaling: Bringing in strategic financial expertise early helps small businesses avoid cash flow pitfalls and plan effectively.
4. Align tax planning with business goals: Integrating tax strategies ensures smoother financial operations and avoids unexpected liabilities that can stall growth.
5. Embrace technology and AI tools: Using automation improves financial accuracy, speeds up processes, and empowers faster, data-driven decision-making.

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