Ex-Pfizer CFO talks tactics for first-timers

Frank D’Amelio, a veteran finance chief, says being ‘a player on the field’ is key for success during unpredictable times.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 30, 2023

Sleep Number on hunt for new CFO

The company’s chief human resources officer is moving into the CFO role temporarily.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 30, 2023

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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.

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Campbell snatches Integra LifeSciences CFO

In announcing the move, Campbell CEO Mark Clouse touted Carrie L. Anderson’s "strategic experience and financial discipline."

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 26, 2023

How to balance growth and cash flow amid uncertain demand

Meritech Capital partner joins Airbase CFO to discuss metrics as a framework for when to say ‘no’.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 26, 2023

KPMG primes shrinking CFO, CPA pipeline

The shortage of accountants is one of the main concerns keeping KPMG’s Greg Engel up at night. The firm is teaming up with universities to expand the talent pool.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 25, 2023

Live Nation CFO blames bots in Swift ticket fiasco

Roughly two months after thousands of Taylor Swift fans were prevented from buying tickets, Ticketmaster’s CFO told a Senate committee Tuesday that the company could have done better, while largely pointing the finger at bots.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 24, 2023

Twitter headquarters landlord files unpaid rent suit

The suit filed against Twitter comes as a surge of tech firms have announced massive layoffs along with plans to trim real estate costs.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 24, 2023

Tyson CFO pleads guilty to trespassing, intoxication charges: report

John Randal Tyson pleaded guilty to charges of public intoxication and trespassing. The move marks a change from one month earlier when he pleaded not guilty.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 24, 2023

Tech firms hunt for ‘operating’ CFOs

Technology firms are seeking CFOs that can add financial rigor to their operations even as they move to cut staff and costs in the face of a probable recession.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 23, 2023

PE CFOs cite global recession as top concern: EY

Private equity C-suite leaders cited the possibility of a global recession as their biggest worry, while talent management also remains a top priority.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 23, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker names new CFO

Former Fortune Brands executive Patrick Hallinan joins the manufacturer as it pursues a $1.5 billion cost-saving plan.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 23, 2023

Huntington preps for mild recession following earnings beat

The regional bank will aim for low-level expense growth and conduct some measure of organizational restructuring as it looks to position itself to weather a mild recession, CFO Zach Wesserman said. 

By Grace Noto • Jan. 20, 2023

SMEs fall behind on addressing climate change

A readiness gap is emerging between small and large companies in terms of their responses to climate change risks.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 20, 2023

Retailers juggle sustainability, growing cost-cutting mandates

CFOs are weighing costs more closely — even as they seek to trim the environmental impact of everything from packaging to shipping and return practices.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 20, 2023

nCino cuts 7% of workforce, CFO departs

nCino and Microsoft are the latest tech firms to announce layoffs. The sector has been hit by declining sales for PCs and software, plummeting valuations and high inflation.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 19, 2023

How CFOs can come to terms with pay transparency

Pay range disclosure mandates are on the rise. Finance leaders need to understand how these laws can both help and hurt them.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 19, 2023

Payoneer tees up Webster Bank exec for CFO

Webster Bank alum Bea Ordonez will take the payments company’s finance reins in March after the current CFO Michael Levine steps away from the role.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 18, 2023

3 reasons to make accounts receivable a top priority

Unpaid invoices take a nasty bite out of cash flow. Dean Kaplan writes that taking time early on to evaluate receivables and stratify accounts for fast attention will pay off.

By Dean Kaplan • Jan. 18, 2023

Cyber, business interruption remain top global corporate risks

Risk management leaders remain highly concerned about the threat of malicious attacks and data breaches, according to Allianz Global.

By David Jones • Jan. 18, 2023

CFOs plan to cut staff, increase hiring budgets

Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 17, 2023

Wendy’s US CFO resigns amid shake-up

The Dublin, Ohio-based hamburger chain is losing its U.S. CFO to another restaurant company as Wendy’s redesigns its organizational structure to pursue a long-term growth strategy. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2023

Pension funding holds flat, higher costs loom

Pension and retirement plans can be a key benefit that helps employers attract and retain workers. They may carry higher costs for companies in 2023.

By Dawn Wotapka • Jan. 12, 2023

CEOs brace for recession, CFOs eye costs

C-suite leaders remain focused on weathering a coming recession, but slowing wage growth and inflation is sparking a shift in cost optimization strategies.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 12, 2023

‘Quiet hiring’ dos and don’ts

The opposite of quiet quitting, quiet hiring allows CFOs to cut costs. It can also be a tension point for employees.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 12, 2023

Alcoa taps controller for CFO

Alcoa’s controller will move to its CFO seat among an executive restructuring plan designed to help the company focus more deeply on cost and innovation.  

By Grace Noto • Jan. 11, 2023