Commvault ex-CFO returns to top finance seat after two-year gap

Gary Merrill will bring a “customer-centric” view to his second stint as Commvault’s CFO, after serving as its chief commercial officer for two years, the company said.

By Grace Noto • April 13, 2026

British American Tobacco brings back company alum for CFO

The global tobacco company hires a new finance chief as it tries to boost sales of its “smokeless” products.

By Grace Noto • April 9, 2026

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The disruption of the rules-based global order means CFOs need to adjust scenario planning to the prospect of higher capital costs and greater foreign exchange risks.

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SEC taps Gibson Dunn partner, former agency official to lead enforcement

The newly appointed enforcement director in 2023 criticized the approach to securities law by former SEC Chair Gary Gensler as “brash” and “regulation by enforcement.”

By Jim Tyson • April 8, 2026

Levi Strauss finance chief set to retire with $3M severance

Harmit Singh will remain at the finance helm until a successor is appointed, then serve as a special adviser through Nov. 30, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 8, 2026

FASB to monitor thorny data center trends

The new research project comes as disclosures and accounting treatment related to the way big tech companies are financing data center projects is drawing scrutiny. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 7, 2026

Broadcom swipes Alphabet CAO for CFO

Alphabet chief accounting officer Amie Thuener will take Broadcom’s financial reins as the company forecasts more than $100 billion in AI chip revenue by 2027.

By Grace Noto • April 3, 2026

Economists see Iran war spurring inflation, slowing GDP growth: NABE

A “broadening of geopolitical conflicts” poses the biggest risk to the economy, according to 69% of respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey.

By Jim Tyson • April 2, 2026

Beyond names new CFO with Container Store acquisition

The big box retailer named The Container Store CFO Brian LaRose as its next finance chief, and will acquire the company for $150 million in stocks and convertible notes.

By Grace Noto • April 2, 2026

Cybersecurity is increasingly a CFO problem: Microsoft

It’s now a “financial leadership challenge shaped by regulation, AI acceleration, and rising expectations from boards and investors,” the tech giant said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2026

AGI CFO to depart in May

The CFO’s resignation comes one month after a board refresh and approximately two months after AGI’s CEO and president stepped down for “personal reasons,” the company said.

By Grace Noto • March 31, 2026

How Trintech’s CPO adds ‘flavor’ to core KPIs

For effective growth, ensuring CFOs can understand a new “flavor” or viewpoint on traditional KPIs is essential, Trintech’s Mekaela Davis said.

By Grace Noto • March 30, 2026

Traeger grants CEO, CFO discretionary cash bonuses

The grill maker did not give out annual incentives to its named executive officers as it seeks to halt widening losses and cut costs.

By Grace Noto • March 27, 2026

Accounting-related class actions fall, settlements soar: Cornerstone

While fewer accounting-related class action complaints were filed in 2025, median settlements jumped 38% to $17.1 million, the report found.

By Danielle McLean • March 27, 2026

Robinhood CFO to receive $18M RSU promotion grant

The crypto trading and investment platform also increased CFO Shiv Verma’s base salary and target bonus opportunity, according to a Tuesday SEC filing.

By Grace Noto • March 25, 2026

Rivian quietly walks back 2027 profitability target

The EV maker no longer expects to be adjusted EBITDA positive in 2027 as it focuses on autonomous vehicle technology efforts, including a multi-year partnership with Uber.

By Grace Noto • March 20, 2026

GM CFO: Lower EV growth presents opportunity

GM is looking to get its EV cash headwind “behind us” by the end of its second quarter, CFO Paul Jacobson said Wednesday.

By Grace Noto • March 19, 2026

Beyond Meat delays FY25 results amid accounting investigation

The results were delayed as the plant-based protein provider continues to face scrutiny from shareholders and as it seeks to improve ineffective accounting processes and controls.

By Grace Noto • March 18, 2026

AI boom drives worker compensation cuts, study finds

Both jobs and paychecks are taking a hit as companies ramp up AI spending to avoid falling behind competitors, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • March 17, 2026

Louis Dreyfus promotes freight head to CFO

The agricultural trading giant named Sébastien Landerretche to the CFO post roughly three months after his predecessor passed away unexpectedly.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 16, 2026

Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack

The medtech company, which identified the attack on Wednesday, revealed in an update that its order processing, manufacturing and shipping have been disrupted.

By Ricky Zipp , David Jones • March 13, 2026

Peloton names CAO to interim CFO seat

The fitness company’s Saqib Baig will step in as interim CFO after Liz Coddington departs to take the top finance seat at energy firm Palmetto.

By Grace Noto • March 12, 2026

Phoenix Copper fires chairman, CFO after misconduct probe

More than $1 million in unauthorized payments were made to a corporate finance advisory firm owned by the chairman, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 11, 2026

Instant pay can boost low-income workers’ savings habits, report finds

Despite consumer advocates’ concerns around earned wage access fees, researchers found modest and consistent usage can help with financial planning.

By Danielle McLean • March 9, 2026

Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

CEO Ron Vachris said Thursday that the retailer is committed to returning any potential refunds to its customers through “lower prices and better values.”

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 6, 2026

Delta names new CFO amid sweeping leadership changes

Delta veteran Erik Snell will step in as CFO as the airline aims to navigate the impact from the Iran war, including a spike in fuel prices and canceled flights to Middle East hubs.

By Grace Noto • March 5, 2026