Digitalization transforms future CFO pipeline

Digitization can help CFOs minimize costs and drive business value, but the need for digital transformation may also be changing what is required for the role of future financial leaders.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 14, 2022

Feds step up focus on companies’ use of dark patterns

The Federal Trade Commission is signaling that it intends to go after the use of online manipulation tactics to separate consumers from their money. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 14, 2022

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Spend management innovation yields equity value

Spend management technology is about attracting talented staff, reducing compliance problems and scaling back-office operations in a way that creates value. 

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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

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

Watch for these common invoice scams

Mid-sized businesses are losing almost $300,000 annually to invoice fraud, which can also hurt supplier relationships, according to Branden Jenkins, COO of Medius. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 10, 2022

3 CFO tips for finding value in cloud transformation: IBM

Most companies have, to some degree, embraced cloud computing but do not always clearly identify return on investment.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 7, 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

Private company CFOs grapple with new lease accounting

Lease inventories, hiring more staff and renegotiating lease terms are some of the moves private companies can take to make compliance easier.

By Dawn Wotapka • 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

Inflation, recession worries change investor M&A considerations

Inflation, rising interest rates and other pressures have slowed M&A, but the slump hints at a recovery to healthy pre-pandemic levels, according to Willis Towers Watson.

By Grace Noto • 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

Building ‘digital trust’ yields 10% revenue growth: McKinsey

More than four out of five consumers said that before buying a product they want to know in detail how a company safeguards data privacy, according to McKinsey.

By Jim Tyson • 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

Top-down budgeting vs bottom-up budgeting: Which one is best for your business?

In this article, we'll go over both approaches to budgeting so you can pick the one that works best for your business.

Oct. 3, 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

Nearly half of CFOs ditching just-in-time supply chains: Study

Cybersecurity, emerging technologies and inflation also remain top priorities for CFOs over the next 12 months as they look to navigate a challenging economic environment.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 21, 2022

Most CFOs say controllership not ready for digital future

Financial executives said controllers are not fully equipped to take on a bigger role in strategic planning, according to a survey by Deloitte and the Institute of Management Accountants.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2022

Expedia swipes CFO from home retailer Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma CFO Julie Whalen will move to the top financial seat for travel and hospitality service Expedia Group as it looks to enact a new sustainability strategy.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 16, 2022

New PayPal CFO takes medical leave

PayPal SVP of Capital Markets Gabrielle Rabinovitch will step in for her second round as interim CFO as Jorgensen departs for medical leave.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 15, 2022

SoundHound CFO keeps focus on growth, profitability as inflationary pressures loom

The voice-enabled AI and former Nike CFO is chartering a path to profitability even as economic uncertainties continue to plague financial heads across industries.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 14, 2022

Zipline snags ex-Tesla, Verily CFO

Deepak Ahuja, a CFO whose resume includes Verily Life Sciences and Tesla, will become the first chief business and financial officer for the drone delivery manufacturer as it consolidates plans to globally scale.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 13, 2022

Spendesk CFO to prioritize hiring

Spend management solutions provider Spendesk tapped Julien Lafouge, a BlaBla Car alum, as its group CFO as it consolidates its European expansion plans.   

By Grace Noto • Sept. 12, 2022

AT&T CFO says demand still ‘solid’ post price hike

Despite “reduced visibility” into economic trends going into next year due to the current macroeconomic environment, Desroches expects improved cash conversions in 2023.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 8, 2022

OneSpan taps Extreme Reach, KPMG alum for permanent CFO

Former Extreme Reach CFO and KPMG alum Jorge Martell will take cybersecurity firm OneSpan’s financial reins from interim CFO Jan Kees van Gaalen. 

By Grace Noto • Sept. 6, 2022