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Brokers are Drowning in Accounting Work: How Denim Simplifies It with Sean Smith

Release Date: 03/13/2025

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Sean Smith and Joe Lynch discuss why brokers are drowning in accounting work: how Denim simplifies it. Sean is VP of Product at Denim, a trusted freight factoring partner on a mission to advance the supply chain by accelerating the movement of money and data.

About Sean Smith

Sean Smith, VP of Product and Client Services at Denim, has spent 10 years building and scaling products in the financial services and logistics industries. While leading Product at Denim, he has pioneered new capabilities for the factoring space including risk automation and pricing. Sean has also led work on our client dashboard, job management and collaboration that have revolutionized the process and workflow for broker clients looking to save time on back office operations. He excels at combining his passion for technology with the ability to drive impact on a balance sheet.

About Denim

Denim is a trusted freight factoring partner dedicated to advancing the supply chain by accelerating the flow of money and data. Denim provides quick access to working capital, along with flexible factoring solutions to easily manage financing options and automate back-office operations. Acting as a true partner and an extension of your team, Denim saves you time and money while providing the opportunity to focus on retaining and attracting new customers.

Key Takeaways: Brokers are Drowning in Accounting Work: How Denim Simplifies It

Flexible Freight Factoring: Denim provides adaptable freight factoring services, allowing businesses to choose which invoices to factor and when to accelerate payments, thereby improving cash flow management.
Back-Office Automation: The company offers tools to automate back-office operations, reducing manual tasks by up to 75% and streamlining administrative processes.
Comprehensive Financial Services: Denim's suite of services includes factoring, payments and collections, back-office operations, and a fuel card program, all designed to simplify financial management for freight businesses.
Rapid Payment Processing: With Denim, businesses can receive payments within one to two business days, ensuring quick access to working capital.
Extensive Network: Denim has processed over $2 billion in payments and serves a network of more than 120,000 companies, demonstrating its significant presence in the freight industry.
User Satisfaction: The company maintains a TrustPilot rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on over 100 reviews, reflecting high customer satisfaction with its services.
Dedicated Support: Denim assigns a dedicated account manager to each client, offering personalized support to help navigate financial challenges and optimize business operations.