Authentic Brands taps Tapestry, Saks alum as CFO

Kevin Wills is taking the New York City-based company’s CFO seat as the firm is once again contemplating going public. It shelved previous IPO plans in 2021.

By Grace Noto • July 14, 2023

Healthcare bankruptcies jump as crypto ‘calms down’

Labor costs and a fall-off in government aid are factors cited behind healthcare industry distress. Meanwhile, bankruptcy experts said a commercial real estate “bubble” looms.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2023

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The promises and traps of generative AI, revamped modern finance teams and stark geopolitical risks are among the top forces CFOs are grappling with this year.

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Fed touts FedNow’s fraud tools

Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester spelled out some of the tools that the new instant payments system will have for thwarting fraud during a speech this week.

By Lynne Marek • July 13, 2023

Shareholder activism surges in 2023: Freshfields

Republican lawmakers are pushing back against ESG activism, saying they are defending the interests of Main Street investors.

By Jim Tyson • July 13, 2023

GlobalFoundries, CFO designate part ways

The company and former Amazon executive Tim Stone mutually agreed to scrap plans for him to take over as CFO.

By Alexei Alexis • July 12, 2023

Why all CFOs need to be prepared for bank capital requirement changes

With banks potentially undergoing capital requirement changes, CFOs need to be hyper-aware when it comes to the financial health of their businesses, according to Northern Edge Advisors’ president.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 12, 2023

Hanesbrands promotes interim CFO to permanent seat

Scott Lewis, a 17-year company veteran, has been at the financial helm of Hanesbrands on an interim basis since the former CFO Michael Dastugue stepped down for family reasons in January.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 11, 2023

Oatly taps Pandora alum for CFO

Oatly CFO Marie-Jose David comes to the financial helm of the oat milk maker as the company looks to get “aggressive” this year.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 10, 2023

Business bankruptcies pick up again

Small business bankruptcy filings soared 55% year-over-year. The rise came as changes in the law increased the eligibility filing limits.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 10, 2023

How AI could fix accounting’s image problem: Oracle

Promoting the role of technology and innovation in your finance department can help attract new accounting talent and free up more time for finance to act as a strategic business partner.  

By Grace Noto • July 10, 2023

Pot supplier MedMen names new CEO, CFO

The struggling cannabis retailer named its fifth CEO in three years and seventh CFO in five years.

By Alexei Alexis • July 6, 2023

Uber competitor Bolt appoints new CFO

As the Estonian ride-hailing company looks ahead to an IPO in 2025, Mikko Salovaara, former CFO of Revolut, takes the financial helm.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 6, 2023

Wise CFO nets larger pay than CEO

CFO Matt Briers took home higher compensation as he prepares to step down from the company. The money transfer service’s CEO is also leaving for a planned sabbatical in September.

By Grace Noto • July 6, 2023

Auddia CFO steps down after a five month stint

Timothy Ackerman is departing from his role as CFO of the AI platform after being appointed in February.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 5, 2023

Moody’s report spotlights FedNow downside

Given payments will move more quickly, the new system could increase the possibility of bank runs, Moody’s said.

By Lynne Marek • July 5, 2023

Sustainability can boost bottom line: Brand Finance

Companies that fail to live up to consumers’ perceptions of their ESG performance put hundreds of millions in value at risk, according to Brand Finance.

By Jim Tyson • June 30, 2023

FASB tees up loan loss fix

The FASB is poised to tweak existing accounting standards which originally sought to address calls for timelier loss reporting after the 2008 financial crisis.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 29, 2023

Volvo ends CFO hunt with Sandvik alum

Volvo picked industry veteran Mats Backman for its CFO as the automaker grapples with new technology affecting its businesses along with lingering supply chain and inflationary challenges.

By Grace Noto • June 29, 2023

Insufficient staff, outdated processes expose firms to risk: survey

Only 37% of surveyed respondents believe that their organizations have sufficient staffing to properly run compliance programs and internal controls, FloQast found in a recent survey.

By Elizabeth Flood • June 28, 2023

Harley-Davidson picks insider for CFO

Jonathan Root is taking the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company’s finance reins amid a slump in sales of its iconic motorcycles. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 28, 2023

ESG standard setter releases global reporting rules

The global effort to harmonize rules for corporate sustainability reporting will now focus on rallying adoption of its voluntary standards in dozens of jurisdictions worldwide.

By Jim Tyson • June 27, 2023

Amex promotes deputy to CFO

When long-time American Express CFO Jeff Campbell exits in August, the company’s deputy CFO, Christophe Le Caillec, will take the top financial post.

By Caitlin Mullen • June 27, 2023

COVID tax claims add to IRS backlog

While IRS return-processing backlogs persist, a report found evidence that the outlook is brightening when it comes to the responsiveness that CFOs and tax preparers can expect.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 23, 2023

Overstock wins Bed Bath & Beyond IP at auction with $21.5M bid

The bid gives Overstock ownership of Bed Bath & Beyond’s internet properties, social media, mobile platforms, business data, publicity rights and trademarks.

By Nate Delesline III • June 22, 2023

Judge delays hearing on suits piling up against SVB, execs

Just over three months after SVB Financial Group was closed by regulators, at least four proposed class actions have been filed against the firm and its former top executives.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 21, 2023