Sonos CFO departs for Taser-maker Axon

CFO Brittany Bagley exits Sonos following disappointing fiscal third quarter revenue results, with the speaker company partially blaming inflation for a lackluster quarter.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 11, 2022

Société Générale exec pivots to eFuels CFO

Société Générale Managing Director Roberto Simon took on the CFO seat for eFuels company HIF Global as the company consolidates plans to help “decarbonize” 5 million cars.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 11, 2022

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Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

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Venture lenders offer CFOs a pricey lifeline

Venture debt remains an option for companies that have seen a number of financing paths narrow amid global economic turmoil.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 10, 2022

Bankrupt Revlon to pay $165,000 monthly for interim CFO

Alvarez & Marsal Managing Director Matt Kvarda will step in as interim CFO for beauty brand Revlon as it goes through corporate restructuring, with the consulting firm reaping a $165,000 monthly fee.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 10, 2022

Brink’s taps Eaton, PwC veteran as CFO

The Brink's Company, know for its iconic trucks that transport cash, has tapped a new CFO as its long-time finance chief prepares to retire. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 10, 2022

IFF CFO sees ‘meaningful’ cost increases next year

International Flavors & Fragrances CFO said the ingredient maker is rethinking contracts as part of its effort to combat inflation. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 9, 2022

AMC Networks promotes CFO to CEO, names new finance chief

Patrick O’Connell is joining AMC as CFO while the current finance chief moves up the ladder.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 9, 2022

Tanger REIT continues CFO hunt, highlights ESG

Two months after announcing the abrupt departure of James Williams, Tanger REIT is continuing its CFO search. 

By Grace Noto • Aug. 9, 2022

Crypto miner Mawson’s CFO resigns

Finance chief Hetal Majithia is exiting the company roughly one year after taking the CFO seat.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 8, 2022

CFOs to boost IT, tech budgets in face of inflation: Gartner

Forty percent of CFOs are planning to hike up IT spending in the next 12 months, with many seeking to tap automation to collect key financial insights.  

By Grace Noto • Aug. 5, 2022

Tapestry Inc. CFO to serve hybrid COO role

Tapestry CFO Scott Roe will also take on the company’s COO role, the latest in a line of CFOs who are taking on additional responsibilities.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 5, 2022

Payments companies swap out CFOs

Amid macroeconomic pressures, FIS, PayPal, MoneyGram and Shift4 all appointed new CFOs this week. The trend may also mean they’re paying more for them.

By Caitlin Mullen • Aug. 5, 2022

Remittance company MoneyGram appoints new CFO

Brian Johnson enters the role in the wake of a pending acquisition and litigation with the CFPB.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 4, 2022

Women hang back from CFO aspirations, trickle into finance

The persisting CFO gender disparity could shrink in the coming years as more women head into the financial field.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 3, 2022

Presidio names former IQVIA, S&P exec as new CFO

Manny Korakis is joining Presidio as it has benefited from a surge in demand for IT services during the pandemic.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 3, 2022

PayPal hands new CFO $6M cash hiring bonus

The PayPal CFO's new-hire bonus comes as some companies are using more cash-rich compensation packages to land finance chiefs.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 3, 2022

Oppenheimer & Co. snaps up new CFO from KPMG

KPMG veteran Brad Watkins is joining Oppenheimer & Co. as the investment firm’s performance faces pressure amid the slump in fixed-income and equity market valuations.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 2, 2022

CFOs should look to digitalize employee recognition programs

Despite mounting signs of a recession, the labor market remains robust and CFOs should consider digitalizing employee recognition programs to retain talent. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 1, 2022

Logistics CFO taps technology, focuses on cash flow amid supply chain woes

Transport Corp Canada’s Group CFO Venu Katta has intensified his focus on cash flow management as supply chain issues continue to hamstring the trucking industry.

By Ramona Dzinkowski • Aug. 1, 2022

Business taxes in Manchin deal draw fire from Chamber of Commerce

Tax experts have warned CFOs to be on the lookout for a renewed push from President Biden’s administration for new or higher corporate taxes. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 29, 2022

Crypto ‘citizen’s arrests’ may continue until Congress wrangles ‘Wild West’

The SEC, DOJ and Treasury are all patrolling the digital asset space. The CFTC is calling for unity. And lawmakers’ vision for a cohesive strategy just took a summer vacation.

By Dan Ennis • July 29, 2022

Meta swaps CFOs, posts first-ever revenue decline

Meta VP, Finance Susan Li will take on the CFO position as current CFO David Wehner becomes the company’s first chief strategy officer, an executive shuffle that comes as the company reports less-than-stellar Q2 earnings.

By Grace Noto • July 28, 2022

Crypto firm Celsius to tap former CFO to advise on bankruptcy proceedings

Cryptocurrency firm Celsius filed a motion Monday to bring in former CFO Rod Bolger, who served in the position for five months, as an advisor as it continues through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

By Grace Noto • July 27, 2022

Coca-Cola sees strong consumer demand despite rising prices

Coca-Cola saw global unit case volume lift 8% despite rising prices due to ongoing inflation, causing the company to adjust full-year guidance. 

By Grace Noto • July 26, 2022

McDonald's CFO expects some moderating of food, paper inflation

McDonald’s CFO Kevin Ozan’s expectation of a potential moderation in food and paper inflation is likely a welcome note of optimism for financial executives under pressure to offset soaring prices.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 26, 2022