Pandemic pushing CFOs further into strategist role: survey

In February, 29% of surveyed CFOs reported spending a significant portion of time in a strategist role. In May, that jumped to 42%.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 28, 2020

Nearly half of companies at pre-pandemic operating levels: CFO survey

Companies have largely bounced back operationally from last quarter, and finance leaders have a renewed sense of optimism for 2021, Deloitte's 3rd quarter CFO Signals survey found.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 27, 2020

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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.

By CFO Dive staff

CFO: The path to finance leadership should wind through FP&A

Heading up the financial planning and analysis function gives you the skills and perspective to be a top leader, HubSpot CFO Kate Bueker says. 

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 26, 2020

Amid gun sales spike, new arms manufacturer CFO prioritizes efficiency

Deana McPherson began as CFO at Smith & Wesson Monday, which, following the company's spinoff of its outdoor business, will now operate as a standalone firearms manufacturer.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 25, 2020

How one CFO pulled off the year's biggest tech IPO

Bryan Hipsher joined Dun & Bradstreet during the most fraught period of its company history. Less than 18 months later, it became the year's best tech IPO. 

By Jane Thier • Aug. 17, 2020

How to solve the CFO recruitment puzzle

Two veteran recruiters walk through their use of LinkedIn and their process for making a match between CFO and a new company.  

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 16, 2020

How to be a data-driven CFO (without reliable data)

Alyssa Filter, CFO of tech startup Clari, explains to CFO Dive how she remains strategic without access to her usual insights.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 15, 2020

In uncertain times, CEOs trust CFOs most

The pandemic has led CFOs to become "smashers of rose-colored glasses," Oracle NetSuite researchers wrote. CFOs provide the realism, and for that reason, often have the CEO's ear.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 13, 2020

Amid remote work, CFOs expected to impart digital change

Fifty-eight percent of CFOs believe the finance chief is responsible for imparting digital change, but half admit their organizations’ execution of change management is falling short.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 12, 2020

Online payments provider Stripe hires GM CFO

The longtime finance leader is leaving the Detroit-based automaker for San Francisco-based Stripe, both companies announced Tuesday.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 11, 2020

Chicago Custom Foods exec steps in as Sauer Brands CFO

David Starr is taking the reins at Richmond, Virginia-based Sauer Brands following its acquisition of his former company, Chicago Custom Foods, in May.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 10, 2020

Sequoia Capital exec: CFOs must be master storytellers

The most important part of any story is the conclusion you draw from it and how you're going to make or save money as a result, Alfred Lin says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 7, 2020

CFO's 13-year tenure 'vital' to COVID-19 leadership

Software company Apptio brought its first product to market during the 2008 recession. CFO Kurt Shintaffer, who's held the position for 13 years, said that experience now shapes Apptio's commercializing strategy.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 7, 2020

Domino's taps supply chain VP as next CFO

Following CFO Jeffrey Lawrence's recent retirement announcement, the global pizza chain has turned to its executive vice president of supply chain services, Stu Levy.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 6, 2020

Team is everything when joining an early-stage startup as CFO

If the tech talent isn't the right mix and is unprepared to help early customers succeed, the company's long-term prospects might be unpromising.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 6, 2020

CFO Dive: A year to remember

The last 12 months have been full of change for CFOs. They've relied on creativity to thrive no matter the challenge. That creativity has guided CFO Dive in its first year of coverage. 

By Robert Freedman , Jane Thier • Aug. 5, 2020

Ahead of IPO, unicorn AI startup names first CFO

Dan Griggs joins customer-chat software startup Intercom from his previous post as CFO at Rocket Fuel, now part of Amazon’s Sizmek. 

By Jane Thier • Aug. 4, 2020

Could CFOs be included among mass layoffs?

With the economy unlikely to improve soon, Shawn Cole, president of executive search firm Cowen Partners, explains whether CFOs should worry about their roles being included in cost cuts.

By Jane Thier • Aug. 4, 2020

CFOs challenged to retain finance talent amid COVID-19

At a CFO Live virtual event, panelists shared thoughts on retaining crucial finance talent during a time when companies need it most.

By Jane Thier • July 30, 2020

The CFO's responsibility on diversity, unconscious bias and positive outcomes

During a CFO Live virtual event, panelists discussed diversity & inclusion efforts and where CFOs are particularly prized to make a difference.

By Jane Thier • July 29, 2020

What does it take to become CFO?

CFO panelists at the virtual CFO Live conference Tuesday discussed the necessities of becoming CFO in the modern workplace, which traits are most vital and how to navigate common early pitfalls.

By Jane Thier • July 28, 2020

Hearst Magazines CFO steps in as acting president

Debi Chirichella will assume president duties on an interim basis following the resignation of Troy Young, who was accused of fostering a toxic workplace at the company.

By Jane Thier • July 27, 2020

Chipotle CFO: Restaurant closures have had 'no impact' on sales

Digital sales are up 200% from last year, helping to keep Chipotle on top, CFO Jack Hartung said.

By Jane Thier • July 26, 2020

Men's Wearhouse parent's CFO departs amid store closures, layoffs

Tailor Brands, which owns Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, will cut 20% of its corporate workforce and close up to 500 stores, it said Tuesday. The CEO and newly hired chief restructuring officer will share interim CFO duties.

By Kaarin Moore • July 23, 2020

Biogen CFO departs on eve of Q2 earnings report

The company announced Jeffrey Capello, CFO since 2017, would be stepping down, the night before it reported a successful second quarter. The company did not provide a reason for Capello's departure.

By Jane Thier • July 22, 2020