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    Ex-Real Brokerage CFO alleges pregnancy discrimination in suit

    The company manufactured an audit as grounds for Michelle Ressler's termination to "clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor," the suit alleges.

    By June 11, 2025
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    ‘Boring’ data work underpins innovation, strategy, Payoneer CFO says

    Finance chiefs need to hone their data skills in an era when they are increasingly looked at not just as strategic leaders, but “innovation champions,” Payoneer CFO Bea Ordonez said.

    By June 11, 2025
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

    Tarifff headwinds along with the accounting talent shortage and the promises and traps of generative AI, are among the top issues CFOs are grappling with this year.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Roblox hands $6M in bonuses to CFO poached from Paramount

    The game platform will give the Paramount and Pandora alum two separate $3 million bonuses, as well as a stock award with a value of $28 million, to step into Roblox’s top financial seat.

    By June 10, 2025
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    Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA

    The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually take the jobs of delivery workers. 

    By June 10, 2025
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    Sage launches training program for next-gen CFOs

    “In an era defined by tighter margins, speed of business, faster tech shifts and higher expectations, the role of the CFO is evolving,” the software firm said.

    By June 10, 2025
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    Ex-NerdWallet CFO: Tips for playing the IPO long game

    Lauren StClair helped take NerdWallet public in 2021. Now she’s pivoted to become CFO of Slice, which provides services and tech to independent pizzerias.

    By June 9, 2025
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    Prenuvo CFO hones strategic finance approach

    Having a skilled FP&A team is crucial to ensure a business can quickly identify sticking points and course-correct for future growth, Peloton alum Jill Woodworth said.

    By June 6, 2025
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    Shield AI remains on expansion track despite safety, tariff concerns, CFO says

    The company missed profit targets after a 2024 accident, but CFO Kingsley Afemikhe says it’s on track for expansion, with $100 million in European contracts and operations in Ukraine.

    By June 6, 2025
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    Five Below CFO exits as Q1 sales jump 20%

    COO Kenneth Bull will serve as interim financial chief while the company continues to focus on assortment newness. 

    By Dani James • June 6, 2025
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    Circle CFO takes post-IPO victory lap for stablecoin, company

    The public offering represents an “accelerant” for Circle as it seeks to establish itself at the heart of a new “internet financial system,” CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen said.

    By June 5, 2025
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    Conagra will seek to mitigate steel tariffs’ impact on cans, CFO says

    The branded snack and frozen food company’s CFO spoke at a conference Tuesday, just days after President Trump announced he would raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble

    The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.

    By June 4, 2025
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    PayPal veteran named Bill CFO

    Rohini Jain is set to become Bill’s finance chief in July, replacing John Rettig who will assume the role of president and chief operating officer.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Opinion

    Everyone feels tariffs. It’s up to CFOs to manage the impact.

    Understanding price elasticity at both the category and product level is now essential to effective pricing, an author and consultant who specializes on pricing writes.

    By Hermann Simon • June 3, 2025
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    Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule

    The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.

    By June 3, 2025
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    AI agents observed sharing sensitive corporate data: SailPoint

    The findings come as AI agents proliferate, gaining access to passwords, financial details and other confidential information, the cybersecurity firm said.

    By June 2, 2025
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    Undergraduate accounting enrollment jumps to 5-year high, study finds

    Accounting has historically drawn more students during times of economic uncertainty or downturns, according to Hofstra University's Jack Castonguay. 

    By June 2, 2025
  • Costco ‘held’ price on tariff-impacted bananas, CFO says

    The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the tariff impact on certain “staple” goods prices but sees flowers as “discretionary,” CFO Gary Millerchip said.

    By May 30, 2025
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    Companies vie for ‘tried-and-true’ CFOs amid volatility: Russell Reynolds

    Ongoing pipeline and succession planning challenges are contributing to a “supply, demand imbalance” for employers seeking experienced CFOs, Russell Reynolds’ Jenna Fisher said.

    By May 30, 2025
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    CFOs, financial execs in crosshairs of ‘highly targeted’ spearphishing campaign

    Hackers are preying on senior corporate leaders at banks, investment firms, utilities and insurance companies worldwide.

    By Eric Geller • May 30, 2025
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    Employers report plans to ‘quiet fire’ via RTO mandates, benefits cuts and more

    Companies pushing workers out said they’re hoping to avoid things like public layoffs, bad press and severance costs.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2025
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    Salesforce says over 8,000 customers using new agentic AI tool

    The “Agentforce” tool is also now producing $100 million in annual order value, CEO Marc Benioff said.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Regulatory clarity ‘foundational’ for crypto: Gemini CFO

    Newly-minted Gemini CFO Dan Chen emphasized the importance of clear regulatory frameworks as the Trump administration continues to woo the crypto industry.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Jack in the Box serial interim finance leader takes CFO brass ring

    Dawn Hooper is taking the permanent CFO seat as the California-based fast food chain plans to close 150-200 underperforming restaurants.  

    By May 29, 2025
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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025