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AI’s quest to transform corporate finance meets hurdles

While finance leaders widely view artificial intelligence as a game-changer, some are nervous about the risks of adoption, according to a OneStream poll.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 19, 2023

Human connection is still CFOs’ greatest asset

Finance chiefs must find the “delicate balance between leveraging the power of digitization and fostering personal connections,” Bob Purcell writes.

By Bob Purcell • Dec. 18, 2023

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To stay competitive many CFOs are focused on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities while also adjusting to fast-changing tariff policies and labor markets.

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Hewlett-Packard Enterprise taps HP Inc. CFO for finance chief

Company veteran Marie Myers will take HPE’s financial reins as the business seeks to boost IT spending next year.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 18, 2023

FASB pushes crypto, tax rules over finish line

The U.S. standard setter has issued nine new accounting standards updates so far this year, compared to six in all of 2022.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 15, 2023

Former Disney CFO takes stage in proxy battle

Activist investor Nelson Peltz is leaning on the insider financial expertise of ex-CFO Jay Rasulo as the Disney proxy battle reignites.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 15, 2023

Kraft Heinz probes ransomware attack claim

The food and beverage company attributed the potential attack to a decommissioned marketing site and said internal systems are operating normally.

By Matt Kapko • Dec. 15, 2023

UBS, Citi and the 2023 ‘grinch index’

Citi is reportedly offering employees part of their annual bonuses early if they agree to leave the bank. UBS, meanwhile, aims to claw back old bonuses paid to Credit Suisse bankers.

By Dan Ennis • Dec. 15, 2023

3 tips for SEC cyber rule stragglers

With breach reporting enforcement set to begin in just days, stragglers should be treating readiness as a “super-high priority,” says Deloitte’s Daniel Soo.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 14, 2023

Booking snaps up S&P Global CFO

Ewout Steenbergen will leave S&P Global in March to replace Booking’s retiring finance chief.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 13, 2023

Spotify, Lucid CFO exits signal broader ‘changing of the guards’

Some year-end C-suite job churn is normal. But this year executive recruiters say they’re seeing more than usual. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 12, 2023

Cybersecurity pressures stretch CFOs

CFOs are bracing for new SEC cybersecurity rules set to kick in this month as the regulator is already signaling an aggressive enforcement posture.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 12, 2023

How AI is raising the bar for CFO budget planning

AI can analyze vast amounts of financial data to predict trends, model budget scenarios, and deliver insights, writes Falconi’s Bernardo Miranda.

By Bernardo Miranda • Dec. 12, 2023

Veradigm CEO, CFO asked to resign amid audit committee probe

Veradigm appointed an interim CEO and CFO as it struggles to course correct in the midst of an ongoing audit and a shareholder complaint alleging it artificially inflated revenues for a two-year period.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 11, 2023

CFO survey: Reflecting on 2023 to avoid surprises in 2024

It’s a CFO’s job to avoid surprises and when they happen, to be ready with a plan to minimize their impact.

By Planful • Dec. 11, 2023

Instacart to focus on order efficiency to retain online grocery delivery dominance

The practice of “batching,” or handling multiple orders per shopper trip, is improving unit economics, CFO Nick Giovanni says.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 8, 2023

Ex-Salesforce finance exec lands at digital accounting startup

Accounting automation startup Docyt says its expanding its executive leadership team as it positions itself for continued growth.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 7, 2023

Chewy names new CFO

The online pet supplies retailer has been looking for someone to fill the role on a permanent basis after Mario Marte stepped down from the role in July.

By Caroline Jansen • Dec. 7, 2023

Citi cuts multiple CFO roles as part of broad restructuring

The bank’s biggest restructuring in a decade is hitting group finance chiefs as Citi seeks to trim expenses over the next two years.  

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 7, 2023

Microsoft poised to roll out AI tools for CFOs

The announcement marks the latest effort by Microsoft to stake out a dominant position in the rapidly evolving AI-enabled business applications market.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 6, 2023

Airbnb CFO moves to new chief business officer role

The short-term home rental company’s CFO will transition to a new role as Airbnb reaches an “inflection point” with plans to expand beyond its core business.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 6, 2023

Goldman CFO sees ‘cleaner’ macro picture with ‘pockets of nervousness’

In spite of geopolitical uncertainty, Goldman finance chief Denis Coleman said he expects a “more clear” deal-making runway in 2024. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 5, 2023

Trivago appoints interim CFO; permanent finance head to start in April

The company’s head of finance will step in to fill its CFO gap as it continues to battle rising average room rates, with a permanent CFO set to take the seat in April.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 5, 2023

CPA firm exec is ‘blown away’ by OpenAI craze across client base

More than half of Kruze Consulting’s client base has adopted OpenAI’s technology, with much of that penetration occurring during the past year.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 5, 2023

Tesla CFO sells shares as Musk draws new scrutiny

A spotlight is on the EV maker as investors weigh recent controversial comments from CEO Elon Musk and a lukewarm launch of its Cybertruck product.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 4, 2023

Ulta Beauty rides strong consumer spending, taps new financial leadership

CFO Scott Settersten will retire after 11 years at the financial helm, with Ulta Beauty’s SVP of finance poised to take the seat as consumers continue to spend on smaller luxuries.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 1, 2023