Leaders Align Finance and Operations

August 29, 2025

AICC brought together over 20 industry professionals for the Unlock Financial and Operational Synergy Seminar. This dynamic intermediate-level program covered ways to bridge the gap between financial and operational reporting, fostering cross-functional collaboration that leads to measurable business improvements.

Led by Mitchell E. Klingher, certified public accountant and partner at Klingher Nadler LLP, the seminar delivered practical insights and hands-on tools to help participants better align financial metrics with operational performance. Mitch’s expertise—rooted in more than 30 years of experience working with packaging businesses—set the tone for a collaborative, thought-provoking environment in which attendees were encouraged to engage, ask questions, and explore new perspectives.

The agenda maximized learning and networking. Day one included an interactive afternoon session followed by an optional group happy hour and dinner at local favorite Buona Via. Day two featured a morning seminar session, culminating in a facility tour of Acme Corrugated in Hatboro, Pennsylvania—a highlight that offered a real-world view of the seminar’s principles.

Participants explored new ways to evaluate the financial success of their companies, learned best practices for interpreting data across departments, and identified actionable insights they could immediately bring back to their teams.

As attendees return to their companies, they bring with them enhanced technical knowledge and a renewed appreciation for the power of cross-departmental collaboration.

The seminar took place from May 14 to 15, 2025, at Acme Corrugated.

To learn more about upcoming AICC seminars and events, visit www.AICCbox.org/calendar.