Three months after the incident, I received a call from the chief financial officer of a regional distribution company.
Her name was Elaine Foster.
She explained that her company was reviewing its payroll procedures after an internal audit had identified several areas where its controls needed improvement.
A mutual professional contact had recommended me.
“We’re looking for someone who understands payroll operations and can help us assess our processes,” she said. “Not just the calculations, but the controls, the transition planning, and the operational risks.”
I smiled.
“That sounds like
