Tyson Foods backs CFO after reviewing arrest

The meat processing giant’s pick of John R. Tyson — the great grandson of the company’s founder — has drawn skepticism from some board governance experts.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 9, 2022

Krispy Kreme taps Mars alum as CFO

The new finance chief is taking the helm as the the Charlotte, N.C.-based doughtnut maker is expanding abroad. It has announced a joint venture to enter France in 2023.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 9, 2022

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Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

By CFO Dive staff

3 reforms for the post-FTX crypto era

FTX’s collapse underscores the highly-centralized crypto market’s risks and blockchain’s importance as a defense against bad actors, Metallicus' CFO argues.

By Irina Berkon • Dec. 9, 2022

US could skirt recession, former Fed economist says

Inflation and economic uncertainty top business leaders’ worries, but easing supply chain pressures and a strong labor market could help the U.S. avoid a recession.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 8, 2022

Behind the snark, counsel for laid-off Twitter staff promises Musk a rough ride

A clause saying ex-employees aren’t third-party beneficiaries of the merger agreement won’t hold up if challenged in court, attorney Akiva Cohen says.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 8, 2022

Merry and Bright: A look at 2022 holiday merchandising

’Tis the season to evoke cheer while attempting to drive up sales.

By Kaarin Vembar • Dec. 8, 2022

CFO stressors: Job creep

While many finance chiefs are adjusting to their expanding duties, some CFOs feel they are doing an untenable share of the C-suite’s heavy lifting.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2022

For CFOs rethinking growth, profitability, data is key

Investing in data analytics that can reveal key opportunities can aid CFOs looking to better balance growth and profitability.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 7, 2022

Trump Organization tax guilt turned on meaning of ‘in behalf of’

Even if helping the company wasn’t the main goal of the tax scheme carried out by Allen Weisselberg when he was CFO, the company is still implicated in the fraud, according to the verdict.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 7, 2022

‘Down round’ hold outs are on the clock, SVB CFO says

In today’s uncertain financing environment many companies are curbing their “cash burn” in order to extend the time that their existing financing will last. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 7, 2022

Salesforce alum takes on CFO role for Frontdoor

Jessica Ross will take on the top financial seat for the home service provider effective Dec. 30.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 6, 2022

Treasurers warm to liquidity, yields of T-bills, Jiko CEO says

As interest rates have risen against a backdrop of volatile equity and currency markets, lower-risk T-bills are drawing more interest.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 6, 2022

WW International names interim finance exec as CFO departs

Amy O’Keefe departs the company as a new chief people officer and chief data officer are appointed. WW International also continues to face headwinds in major losses of subscribers. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 6, 2022

FTX fallout spurs regulatory fears

Payments industry professionals, including at the software security firm Fireblocks, worry that the crypto exchange’s downfall could trigger a regulatory backlash against digital assets.

By Caitlin Mullen • Dec. 6, 2022

WHSmith swipes Neiman Marcus CFO

Kevin Gotthard pivots to the convenience store space after a little over a decade at luxury retail brands Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 5, 2022

CFOs budget to party like it’s 2009

While some companies are splurging, the share of businesses surveyed that have holiday parties teed up is hovering near a pre-pandemic low.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 5, 2022

10 of the year’s biggest CFO stories

As the year winds down, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the stories that have helped keep our readers in the know in 2022. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 2, 2022

Biden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout

The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022

Tyson CFO pleads not guilty to criminal trespass, intoxication charges: reports

Tyson Foods has drawn criticism from some corporate governance experts who have said the company should have taken a more aggressive stance on the arrest of its newly-minted CFO.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 1, 2022

CFOs up forecasting frequency amid economic uncertainty: survey

Pricing pressures, labor costs and talent retention struggles are creating new forecasting challenges for financial and business leaders, the AICPA & CIMA survey found.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 1, 2022

Many CFOs are paralyzed by decision volume: Accenture

An expanding scope of responsibilities — which require finance chiefs to have cross-disciplinary expertise — is slowing decision making, according to an Accenture study.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 1, 2022

Foot Locker hunts for new CFO amid exec shakeup

Finance chief Andrew Page departs the retailer as Foot Locker appoints new COO and CHRO.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2022

Qatar Investment Authority swipes former JPMorgan exec for CFO

Niall Byrne will take on the financial leadership of the sovereign wealth fund while Qatar’s economy and financial resources come under an international spotlight as it hosts the FIFA World Cup.  

By Grace Noto • Nov. 29, 2022

Vail Resorts appoints company alum to CFO seat

Angela Korch left Vail Resorts just over two years ago to become CFO of CorePower Yoga. She is returning to take the ski resort operator’s finance helm.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 29, 2022

In praise of the good CFO

With the holiday season kicking off, it seems a good time to remember the CFOs who are fighting to do the right thing behind closed conference room doors.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 28, 2022