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

C-suite sees war for talent topping risks in 'expensive' 2022: PwC

Executives will face rising travel costs this year as the pandemic evolves into an endemic, according to Tim Ryan of PwC. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 27, 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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NEXT Insurance CFO aims to focus growth, spending

“The old question that never gets old is, ‘how do you balance growth and profitability?’” Teodora Gouneva said. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 26, 2022

Kraft Heinz looks inside to tap new CFO Andre Maciel

Maciel has the type of cultural profile that 3G Capital likes and the skill set they love, according to Josh Crist, co-managing partner at Crist | Kolder Associates. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 25, 2022

Dawn of post-LIBOR era brings SOFR, operational challenges to CFOs

More work needs to be done to assure a seamless transition "when the switch is actually thrown in the middle of next year," Deloitte's Alexey Surkov said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 21, 2022

C-suites see record high female CEO, CFOs, rise in black CFOs: Crist|Kolder

Despite diversity gains, whites and men still hold nearly 90% of CEO, CFO and COO positions, the survey found.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 20, 2022

CarParts.com CFO loads up inventory as just-in-time delivery loses favor

In this environment, companies that have what customers want, when they want it, are the ones coming out on top, CFO David Meniane says, but he predicts the pendulum swinging back in 2023.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 19, 2022

Divestitures – the ace of a tool up a CFO's arm to survive and thrive in crises

The crisis of the pandemic has surely left companies across sectors with unprecedented challenges in the face of a tepid economic situation. In such a scenario, finance leaders are uniquely positioned to lead the path to recovery for companies by instilling a cash culture across the organization ...

By Lalitha Narni, Senior Domain Principal & Raman Deep Kedia, Domain Principal, Infosys BPM • Jan. 18, 2022

Conductor's first female CFO pushes her own boundaries to join former WeWork company

A self-described risk-averse person by nature, Conductor's Sherri Moyen says she's been inspired by Sheryl Sandberg and others to choose risk over comfort.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 14, 2022

Easing the transition from private to public company

Finance organizations can prepare by understanding what happens after the IPO.

By Pat Voll and Maureen Ryan • Jan. 11, 2022

Annovis Bio CFO looks to shelf registration, big pharma for capital runway

While investor enthusiasm for the Alzheimer's treatment space has flip-flopped, CFO Jeffrey McGroarty has shored up a capital lifeline through a shelf registration.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 7, 2022

Growth opportunities are key as Uniphore CFO competes for talent

One of the startup’s biggest stumbling blocks to expansion is filling its ranks as recruits leverage their strength, Stephane Berthier says.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 5, 2022

5 CFO trends to watch in 2022

Against a backdrop of rising costs, finance leaders will be navigating a number of strategic considerations, including the need for talent and the right tax strategy.

By Robert Freedman and Jim Tyson • Jan. 4, 2022

CFOs can expect board and audit committee focus on ESG, tech issues

Issues gaining steam in 2021 will be front and center in 2022, putting CFOs in the spotlight as organization leaders try to stay ahead of trends, say governance specialists. 

By Ted Knutson • Dec. 23, 2021

CFO turnover rises, driven by robust IPO market

The higher CFO churn rate, and the rise of more women to the role, underscores the value of succession planning, Russell Reynolds said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 8, 2021

Elevating ESG and Human Capital Reporting to the next level

ESG and Human Capital Reporting are top priorities for CFOs to address

Dec. 6, 2021

UBS poaches next CFO from JPMorgan Chase

Sarah Youngwood, JPMorgan's CFO of consumer and community banking since 2016, will join the Swiss bank's executive board in March.

By Dan Ennis • Dec. 1, 2021

Walmart's CFO to leave the company after 22 years

Brett Biggs officially departs on Jan. 31, 2023. As part of the transition, he will remain a board member of the retailer's fintech startup.

By Maria Monteros • Nov. 29, 2021

For CFOs, ADHD can be a curse and a blessing

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can give people a boost in the workplace but it requires accommodation if it's to be a help rather than a hindrance, specialists say. 

By Ted Knutson • Nov. 24, 2021

Spotify CFO sees beyond music a 'limitless' opportunity

Spotify is rapidly growing its audience as it seeks to become the premier platform for a galaxy of audio choices.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 19, 2021

ThoughtSpot CFO on getting the technicalities — and the story — right in cloud transition

The financial and accounting details in moving from on-premises and hybrid software models to the cloud are complex but finance leaders must get the narrative right too, says Mohit Daswani.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 18, 2021

Stripe CFO Suryadevara drawing from challenges as GM CFO

Suryadevara has ventured into unfamiliar business terrain before, becoming GM Treasurer with little prior knowledge of the role.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 18, 2021

In long career, CFO helped Hormel stay community focused

While overseeing a conservative balance sheet, Jim Sheehan helped the food company use its resources to grow more than its bottom line.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 15, 2021

Navigating the future of work and company culture post-COVID

Find out why hybrid is the work model of the future and company culture still reigns in the fight for retention.

By Megan Weis, VP & General Manager – FAO Services, Personiv • Nov. 15, 2021

How the Great Resignation is changing finance and testing CFOs

As more employees reconsider their careers, finance leaders can lead the charge to make their company the career destination of choice.

By Juergen Lindner • Nov. 11, 2021