XPO Logistics names new CFO, approves spin-off

Carl Anderson will take the financial helm in November, ahead of the anticipated completion of the planned spin-off.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 11, 2022

CFOs pulled deeper into tech duties

Digital transformation is another responsibility that has shifted over to CFOs, with 61% now in charge of technology budgeting, spend and approval, a recent study found.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 11, 2022

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Navigating risk in turbulent times

CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

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Inflation pushes CFO digital investments

Most CFOs are evaluating technology investments on a case-by-case basis, while about 33% report they have the appetite for aggressive investment in order to outstrip their competitors, the study found.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 10, 2022

Lyft’s former CFO exits crypto C-suite

Brian Roberts is the latest in a line of finance executives to step down from the crypto CFO seat after making an initial splash joining the digital startups from bigger companies.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 10, 2022

Splurge on automation before recession hits, says former ‘serial CFO’

Rent the Runway alum and ‘serial CFO’ turned CEO Christina Ross explains why investing in automation can help financial heads prepare before we officially enter a pre-recession environment.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 7, 2022

CFO pay saw record 17% increase in 2021: study

Total pay averages — including both cash and equity — rose 17% for CFOs and 18% for CEOs, according to the study. 

By Grace Noto • Oct. 6, 2022

3 ways CFOs can avoid ‘quiet quitting’ costs

Organizations are losing $20 million annually for every 10,000 employees due to low employee wellbeing, a study says.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 6, 2022

CACI promotes Lockheed Martin alum to CFO

Lockheed Martin alum Jeffrey MacLauchlan will step up to succeed CACI’s long-time CFO Thomas Mutryn in November. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 5, 2022

Ongoing tech investments key to survival: Presidio CFO

Presidio’s CFO and CTO share their outlook on the return on investment for tech spending, and what’s necessary for a functional tech/finance partnership.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 4, 2022

PayPal acting CFO’s pay package hints at staying power

The $2.5 million in equity grants PayPal is handing its interim CFO are part of the kind of package that’s more typically given to long-term CFOs, executive search experts said. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 4, 2022

Agility key in tackling economic downturn

Airbase and Clari CFOs share best practices to meet a challenging business environment.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2022

BlackRock CFO pick may signal strategy shift

The CFO shift could indicate a deeper focus on the private equity or high net worth wealth arena for BlackRock, an analyst said. 

By Grace Noto • Oct. 3, 2022

C-suite allies needed to tackle automation hesitancy: panel

An advocacy campaign that highlights important use cases can be a critical enabler. Spotify, for example, packages automation case studies in user-friendly videos.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 3, 2022

Equinor promotes insider after CFO departs for Carlsberg

Ulrica Fearn is departing from her CFO seat at oil and gas company Equinor to take the financial helm at beer brand Carlsberg Group.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 30, 2022

Tyson heir CFO pick draws ethical fire

The Tyson family owns a large chunk of voting rights at the company and promoted one of their own to the top finance seat.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 30, 2022

How CFOs can cut real estate costs

Subleasing and landlord buyouts are options for CFOs looking to trim office space spend but retrenchment also poses complex challenges, experts say. 

By Dawn Wotapka • Sept. 29, 2022

Social responsibility, inflation top worry list for risk managers

Economic worries, social responsibility concerns and cybersecurity weaknesses topped the list of concerns for risk and compliance leaders facing an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2022

NJ Devils, Philly 76ers veteran named Schellman CFO

Andy Goldstein, who has held the top financial seat for big-name brands such as the New Jersey Devils, will tap his 22 years of industry experience as CFO for the accounting firm.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 29, 2022

Tyson Foods promotes chairman’s son to CFO

John R. Tyson, son of Chairman John H. Tyson, was promoted to CFO as the company navigates economic headwinds including higher supply costs.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 28, 2022

Prioritizing AR innovation can help CFOs weather recession: study

With inflation top of mind for CFO’s, upgrading AR processes could help financial executives buffer against persistent economic pressures.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 28, 2022

PayPal alum latest to take CFO seat for Zepz as it reaches profitability

PayPal alum Robert Mitchell will take the remittance platform’s financial helm as it looks to foster further growth after reaching profitability during the first half of 2022.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 27, 2022

EY’s split to offer CFOs ‘more choice,’ exec says

The auditing and consulting firm is in the “design” phase as EY partners vote on its separation, leaving CFOs facing unanswered questions regarding auditing fees.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 27, 2022

FleetCor taps insider interim after CFO resigns

CFO seat turnovers are coming at a brisk pace as finance chiefs face an increasingly potent mix of pressures, said executive search expert Josh Crist.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 27, 2022

YETI CFO resigns following lukewarm earnings

Paul Carbone, who took the company public during his first year as CFO, is departing to pursue another venture closer to family after four years in the role.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 26, 2022

CFO of bankrupt Voyager resigns after five-month stretch

The CFO of the cryptocurrency exchange is resigning after just five months on the job as the company finalizes its bankruptcy.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 26, 2022