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To become a finance leader, think like one, Slack CFO says
Allen Shim was promoted to CFO once he grasped, and then prioritized, forward-looking planning and analysis.
By Robert Freedman • June 1, 2021 -
Asia recession taught Levi Strauss CFO about in-house strength
The experience of others in an organization can be a finance leader’s best resource in times of need, Harmit Singh says.
By Robert Freedman • May 28, 2021 -
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TrendlineCompensation: 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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CFO taps global cultural capital to advance priorities
Scoular finance chief Andrew Kenny credits interaction with global colleagues with giving him cross-cultural insight that can be leveraged to advance his organization's priorities.
By Robert Freedman • May 26, 2021 -
Moving from value to values: an ESG assessment
CFOs should create a new agenda around “the three R's”: risk, regulation and returns, in an effort to better understand the trade-offs between economic outcomes and broader value outcomes, panelists said at Gartner's CFO & Finance Executive Conference Tuesday.
By Jane Thier • May 26, 2021 -
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US CFOs out-earn European counterparts: survey
Finance executives’ salaries vary drastically by country, but mainly do not depend on the field, the survey by French fintech Spendesk found.
By Jane Thier • May 25, 2021 -
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Target CFO: 'Theme for the quarter is growth on growth'
The retailer's fulfillment services and portfolio of private labels across multiple categories have kept shoppers hooked post-2020.
By Maria Monteros • May 24, 2021 -
Working part-time can open new doors for CFOs
In addition to enabling a CFO to keep a hand in the profession after retirement, it can help fill several gaps that many professionals experience.
By Ted Knutson • May 22, 2021 -
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Accounting, finance grads face different road to fill CFO shoes
New entrants to the business world are expected to bring data analytics, risk management, cybersecurity and business modeling to the table, say academic specialists.
By Ted Knutson • May 22, 2021 -
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GE exec to become Delta Air Lines CFO
Daniel Janki will succeed Paul Jacobson, who moved to General Motors in December.
By Jane Thier • May 21, 2021 -
Preparing for the CFO seat, with mentorship built in
The executive team at Herbalife Nutrition helped pave the way for Alex Amezquita’s finance leadership rise by giving him time to learn the ropes.
By Robert Freedman • May 19, 2021 -
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Former Aetna exec becomes CVS CFO
Shawn Guertin was expected to become CVS CFO after Aetna’s 2018 acquisition, but he declined, citing personal and family reasons.
By Jane Thier • May 18, 2021 -
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A meeting of the minds: The evolving CMO-CFO relationship
Thanks to changes in technology, chief marketing officers are getting better at understanding the metrics behind their strategies and CFOs are using marketing analytics to deepen their business insights.
By Ramona Dzinkowski • May 18, 2021 -
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JetBlue CFO to depart for eBay
Treasury and investor relations head Ursula Hurley will fill the CFO role on an interim basis following Steven Priest's departure on June 11.
By Jane Thier • May 17, 2021 -
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Goldman Sachs's consumer-bank CFO is leaving for JPMorgan
Marcus has seen a raft of top-level employees flee this year amid an aggressive product rollout schedule. Notably, it lost two top executives to Walmart's fintech startup. Its head of product also will join Chase this summer.
By Dan Ennis • May 17, 2021 -
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Trump CFO probe continues with school tuition subpoena
The subpoena seeks information regarding tuition payments to Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, where Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg’s grandchildren are enrolled.
By Jane Thier • May 14, 2021 -
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CFO of Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo departs
Gerard Dwyer is one of several executives, including CEO John Krafcik, to leave Alphabet’s self-driving and autonomous vehicles unit in recent months.
By Jane Thier • May 13, 2021 -
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Bankers' main CFO gripe: lack of transparency
CFOs and their treasurers can get more from their banking relationships if they treat them more as partnerships than customer-seller transactions, banking specialists say.
By Ted Knutson • May 13, 2021 -
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Following first quarter rebound, Applebee's, IHOP parent hires new CFO
On June 14, Vance Chang will replace Dine Brand's corporate controller and interim CFO Allison Hall, who is moving into the chief accounting officer role.
By Jane Thier • May 12, 2021 -
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Bridgewater CFO steps in at Bitcoin firm NYDIG
Before moving to the Bitcoin investments and tech solutions provider, John Dalby will remain with the world's largest hedge fund through the end of the second quarter.
By Jane Thier • May 10, 2021 -
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Twitter CFO playing key role in carrying Trump ban message
Ned Segal has been a point person on the sensitive topic of the former president's status on the micro-blogging site.
By Jane Thier • May 6, 2021 -
Zig Zag CFO ready to capitalize on cannabis
After weathering a tough period, Turning Point Brands has the resources to become a major presence as legalization expands across the country.
By Robert Freedman • May 5, 2021 -
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Amid SEC lawsuit, cryptocurrency startup Ripple hires new CFO
In December, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Ripple, co-founder Christian Larsen and CEO Brad Garlinghouse with conducting an illegal securities offering that allegedly raised more than $1.3 billion through XRP sales.
By Jane Thier • May 5, 2021 -
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How CFOs and CEOs collaborate best
Both executives want strong performance, but the CEO often focuses on opportunities and potential, while the CFO emphasizes realism and honest risk assessment. How should they strike a balance?
By Jane Thier • May 4, 2021 -
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Leveraging cash flow's multiplier effect on valuation
Most finance tools are optimized for GAAP but they can be made more effective for increasing company value by enabling better cash management, finance leaders say.
By Robert Freedman • May 3, 2021 -
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ByteDance CFO adds TikTok CEO title
Shou Zi Chew had been CFO of TikTok's parent company for just over a month before announcing he'd be taking the reins as TikTok's chief executive.
By Jane Thier • May 3, 2021
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