We have a new president. For Barack Obama, now the real work begins.

That’s the message from CPAs and other financial executives, anyway.

First, there’s “Dear Mr. President,” in which CFO reporter Kate O’Sullivan asks CFOs for their perspective on what our nation’s 44th president should do to clean up the “mess” he inherited. The economy tops their list of concerns, but energy policy, taxes, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and homeland security also rank high.

Keep in the mind the article was written prior to the election, but it continues to offer a close look inside the minds of the nation’s finance chiefs. Read their reactions here.

Next, there’s Rick Telberg’s recent survey of CPAs nationwide. In “CPAs Sound Off: Dear Mr. President,” Telberg asks CPAs for their best advice for how the next president should attempt to fix the nation’s financial woes.

“In their comments,” Telberg writes, “CPAs seem to be looking for decisive leadership in the next president, accountability in government and effectiveness in new policies.”

Aren’t we all? Read the CPAs’ advice here.

Finally, there’s this, from me: You’ve got the reins now, President-Elect Obama. You’ve promised to help fix this nation’s most pressing troubles. We’re going to hold you to that. As Tom Hood said in his fine Election Day post, we’re out here, and we’re paying attention. So congratulations. Now, let’s get to work.

What are your thoughts about the election?