118: AI Agents in Finance: The Next Evolution of Accounting Automation with John Glasgow

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest bottleneck in finance isn't the software, but the way work gets done? In this episode Chris sits down with John Glasgow, Founder and CEO of Campfire, an AI-native ERP platform built for finance and accounting teams. John explains why simply adding AI to legacy systems falls short, how agentic workflows are changing accounting operations, and why finance leaders should think of AI as a teammate rather than a tool. He shares real examples of AI handling reconciliations, treasury management, reporting, and close processes while keeping humans accountable for outcomes. The conversation explores practical adoption strategies, how finance teams can build trust in AI, and where human judgment remains essential. Leaders will come away with a clear framework for introducing AI into critical business processes while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and stakeholder confidence. # Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Meet John Glasgow and Campfire (03:00) Why AI-First ERP Is Different (06:04) From System of Record to System of Work (08:26) AI as Operational Capacity, Not Just Productivity (13:47) Inside Campfire's Ember Agents (16:04) Building Trust in AI for Finance Teams (18:49) Treat AI Like a New Hire (22:13) Where Humans Must Stay in the Loop (28:49) Customer Results and Real World Impact (31:19) Does AI Replace Finance Jobs? (34:27) The Skills Future Finance Leaders Need # Resources: 🔎 Find Out More About John Glasgow: John Glasgow LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnglasgow/  Campfire  https://www.campfire.ai Campfire LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetcampfire  🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned: Campfire  https://www.campfire.ai Claude  https://claude.ai Anthropic  https://www.anthropic.com NetSuite  https://www.netsuite.com SAP  https://www.sap.com Workday  https://www.workday.com QuickBooks https://quickbooks.intuit.com Xerohttps://www.xero.com/https://www.xero.com Support the show