Visibility is key for protecting cash flow, Trovata CEO says

A new treasury platform is using ChatGPT technology to give finance chiefs higher visibility into their cash flow.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 30, 2023

Accounts payable shouldn’t be a cost center

CFOs are under growing pressure to drive efficiencies at zero cost. Leveraging intelligent automation to process invoices can help, Steven Cronin writes.

By Steven Cronin • May 26, 2023

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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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Most small businesses worry about credit squeeze: Goldman

Inflation last month persisted at more than twice the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, raising the possibility that policymakers may raise borrowing costs again next month.

By Jim Tyson • May 26, 2023

WeWork CFO follows CEO out the door

Andre Fernandez’s swift exit marks the company’s fourth CFO transition since March of 2020.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 25, 2023

Fed officials disagreed on need to raise rates in June

Financial markets signal expectations that the Fed will reverse course and begin to trim borrowing costs as early as September.

By Jim Tyson • May 24, 2023

Zoom raises forecasts, continues on AI train

The company is positive in its look ahead for 2024, despite recent headcount reductions and a slowing business environment.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 24, 2023

SEC enforcement not ‘a game of gotcha,’ Grewal says

The SEC will press on with aggressive enforcement while seeking to collaborate with companies under scrutiny, the agency’s enforcement director said.   

By Jim Tyson • May 23, 2023

Warehouse robots in high demand despite downturn: report

Revenues from automated forklifts reached a total of $1.5 billion in 2022, nearly $200 million higher than previously projected, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • May 23, 2023

RingCentral CFO describes career choice, staying ‘fiercely prioritized’

From investment banking to an operational finance role to finally taking on a public company CFO role, Sonalee Parekh has run the gamut when it comes to her financial career path.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 23, 2023

Resilience sounds alarm on 300% ransomware resurgence

Ransomware claims by the cyber insurer’s customers grew 300% from the third quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of this year.

By Alexei Alexis • May 23, 2023

Investors oppose using ESG criteria in retirement funds: Gallup

U.S. companies face intense pressure to embrace sustainability even as many Americans do not want ESG goals to guide the investment of their retirement money.

By Jim Tyson • May 22, 2023

The CFO design thinking mindset

Taking a human-centered approach to leadership is key for CFOs to craft agile leadership strategies, IMA’s Loreal Jiles said.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 22, 2023

What finance departments should be doing to prepare for the future

Businesses that hope to survive should be constantly thinking about what they need to do today to be ready for tomorrow.

May 22, 2023

Integrated supplier payments: a simple solution that serves a complex process

A business without reliable, on-time vendor payments is like a farm with a tractor.

By Esker • May 22, 2023

Technical debt and innovation – the CFO’s perspective

Does the balance we strike between innovation and control align with our organization’s strategy? 

May 22, 2023

Why CFOs must beef up their CX playbooks

The B2B market is facing a new generation of decision makers who are accustomed to speedy digital customer experiences, according to Billtrust CFO Bob Purcell. 

By Bob Purcell • May 19, 2023

Recession likely to start in Q3 as Fed sustains inflation fight: Fannie Mae

The Fed may keep borrowing costs high and trigger a downturn if robust wage gains persist in coming months, Fannie Mae said.

By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2023

Walmart to invest in supply chain as it outshines big-box rivals

Walmart attracted budget-conscious customers, but inflation persists as one of its strongest headwinds.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 19, 2023

CFOs bullish on M&A prospects: survey

The research revealed that a large number of business leaders are optimistic about the economy, with more than half expecting the expansion to continue.

By Alexei Alexis • May 18, 2023

GE promotes insider to CFO, prepares for spin-offs next year

Ahead of their planned three prong spin-off, the industrial giant has promoted Rahul Ghai, 51, to take the financial helm.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 18, 2023

Salaries for financial professionals rise 5% yet lag inflation

CFOs in January gained a 4.2% increase in base salary, on average, compared with their pay 12 months before.

By Chris Gaetano • May 18, 2023

M&A falters despite ‘heavily discounted prices’: PitchBook

Deals valued at below $100 million accounted for a record proportion of M&A transactions during the first quarter.

By Jim Tyson • May 17, 2023

Lyft CFO steps down in latest of leadership changes

In the first week of his tenure, new CEO David Risher announced a 26% reduction in Lyft’s corporate workforce. Now, the current CFO is stepping down.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 17, 2023

The dawn of the interim CFO

With financial leadership coming at a premium, interim CFOs are having their moment in the spotlight.  

By Grace Noto • May 16, 2023

Disney CFO, ex-CEO named in shareholder lawsuit

The 39-page court document alleges that Bob Chapek, Christine McCarthy and Kareem Daniel misled investors regarding the health of the business.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 16, 2023