How Kyiv media CFO is adjusting to a war-footing

The Kyiv Independent uses a fintech platform and sends crypto to an exchange, which converts it into payments in local currency, the hryvnia, and lets subscribers pay their fees with non-fungible tokens (NFT), says CFO Jakub Parusinski.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 16, 2022

Women executives tick up to 18%, avoid pandemic backslide

“We are still far from where we should be, and some of our findings continue to be shocking,” said Diana Van Maasdijk, CEO at Equileap. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 15, 2022

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

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Healthcare alliance's CFO to scale, lock down finance functions

“Generally speaking with any early-stage company, you get a lot of nos. I’m going to have to pivot a lot,” said CFO Karen Molis.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 11, 2022

How Axogen's CFO solved for growth by sticking with office

“We would not want to make any decisions that might benefit the cost line over the next 12 to 18 months but limit our ability to grow,” said CFO Pete Mariani.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 8, 2022

Kyiv Independent CFO taps crowdfunding for Ukrainian journalists

“We needed to have resources to be able to support media immediately because in this kind of situation … hours matter, sometimes minutes,” said CFO Jakub Parusinski.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 7, 2022

CFOs grapple with Ukraine fallout, 'fluid' sanctions environment

“Our first and most important priority remains the people we have in the region," said Sachin Mehra, CFO at Mastercard. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi , Jonathan Berr , Caitlin Mullen • March 4, 2022

How CFOs can structure an ESG-friendly tax strategy

ESG's tax implications is “a topic where there’s a two-way street,” said Kevin M. Jacobs, a managing director at Alvarez & Marsal Taxand. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 3, 2022

Class action embroils Wells Fargo commercial real estate underwriting practices

A judge is set to rule on the bank's motion to dismiss the complaint, which names the company, ex-CEO Tim Sloan and former CFO John Shrewsberry among the defendants.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 2, 2022

5 trends in finance leadership

Finance leaders are up-leveling their team and accelerating growth with these five trends.

Feb. 28, 2022

3 tactics to solve sales compensation concerns and improve retention

With resignations rising among sales teams, the onus falls on finance to ensure pay structures work to entice reps to stay.  

Feb. 28, 2022

Toast CFO leans into tactical investments for market share

“As CFO it’s my role to make sure I take the strategy and paint the picture with numbers,” Elena Gomez said.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 25, 2022

Navigating the CFO-CEO, and CFO-board minefield

Finance leaders can operate most effectively if they have an independent relationship with directors, but managing that relationship without violating the chain of command is different in every organization.

By Ted Knutson • Feb. 25, 2022

First-time biotech CFO strategizes for future with or without big pharma

Aristea Therapeutics' CFO Justin Thacker says the company has a $100 million cash runway that will take it into 2024. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 23, 2022

When did CFOs become the guardians of organizations?

The future where CFOs will be value architects and builders in the digital world, rather than ledger-keepers, is not hard to imagine anymore.

By Suresh Nambiar, AVP, Infosys BPM • Feb. 22, 2022

Board work helps pave way for Prologis' internal CFO pick

“In Tim’s various roles he had quite a bit of exposure to the board and to senior management so he was very much a known quantity,” outgoing Prologis CFO Tom Olinger said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 18, 2022

Female CFOs' more cautious earnings talk has payoffs

Women tend to give shorter, less upbeat and clearer presentations and to include more numbers and fewer euphemisms in earnings calls, according to Kate Suslava of Bucknell University. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 16, 2022

New Clene CFO to focus on financing runway amid beaten down sector, rising rates

 “The key is to be prepared for when there is opportunity and to have enough arrows in your quiver,” said Clene CFO Morgan Brown.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 14, 2022

Women's U.S. board seat gains are middle of the pack globally

“Anecdotally, what we understand from most boards that we work with is that their first preference is a sitting or former CEO and the second preference is a sitting or former CFO,” said Dan Konigsburg of Deloitte.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 11, 2022

Few companies tie CFO compensation to ESG performance

The disconnect between pay and how well companies meet environmental, social and governance goals could lead to perceptions of ‘purpose-washing,’ Deloitte says.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 9, 2022

Hertz taps former Goldman exec as CFO-to-CEO path continues to widen

The increasingly operational and strategic roles that CFOs have taken on in recent years better equip them to become CEOs, according to Josh Crist of Crist|Kolder Associates. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 7, 2022

Solo Brands CFO to depart

Sam Simmons saw the company through its initial public offering last year, one of many IPOs among DTC brands.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2022

Sprinkles' new CFO to guide cupcake maker's growth, navigate inflation

Like many companies facing rising input costs, Sprinkles recently raised prices, bringing the average cost of one of its cupcakes to $4.50.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 4, 2022

More states step up to guide LIBOR transition, provide stopgap solution

States are recognizing that they may not be able to wait for a federal solution. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 3, 2022

DE&I gains in private equity firms despite being rare deal-breaker – EY

Private equity firms are feeling some pressure from limited partners to pursue diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to Kyle Burrell of EY.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 2, 2022

Long-term investor frees new Fender CFO to think bigger than exit

Servco Pacific allows Fender to consider strategic opportunities that private equity would typically shy away from, according to Matt Janopaul.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 28, 2022