Leadership


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    Chipotle CFO zeroes in on international growth

    The restaurant company could potentially have as many locations outside the U.S. as it does inside, given a few decades of further growth, CFO Adam Rymer said.

    By June 5, 2026
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    4 takeaways on generational divides shaping accounting

    GenZ, Millenials, GenX and Baby Boomers don't always share the same views on hybrid work, ESG policies and AI, the recent survey found.

    By Danielle McLean • June 5, 2026
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    Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

    As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like agentic AI evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    AI’s paradox: Skeptical CFOs will help win arms race

    The leaders who keep asking whether the AI spending is justified are the ones building the muscle to redirect investment when needed, David Zwick writes. 

    By David Zwick • June 5, 2026
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    DOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process

    “The end game is clear: the government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.

    By June 5, 2026
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    Coca-Cola CFO: Some consumers ‘not as resilient as you think’

    The beverage giant is seeking to serve a broad range of customers by balancing the price, volume and mix of its products, CFO John Murphy said. 

    By June 4, 2026
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    Hub Group interim CFO to receive $125K monthly

    Interim CFO Todd Heeter will receive the monthly fee over a six-month term as Hub Group works to accurately restate its financials for the past three years.

    By June 4, 2026
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    AI cited as top reason for US job cuts for third straight month

    The technology was tied to a record 38,579 U.S. layoffs in May, accounting for 40% of all job cuts for the month.

    By June 4, 2026
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    US M&A deal volume to rise 8% this year: EY

    Corporate dealmaking is expected to drive gains as private equity activity levels off, according to the mid-year outlook.

    By June 3, 2026
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    Blackberry now a ‘growth company,’ CFO says

    Blackberry now focuses on driving growth and aims to expand into a “plethora of new markets,” CFO Tim Foote said.

    By June 3, 2026
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    Nubank swipes Visa vet for CFO amid US push

    Shares of the Brazilian neobank’s parent slumped Tuesday, one day after it announced its long-time CFO was stepping down.

    By June 2, 2026
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    HPE veteran takes Trade Desk top finance seat

    As CFO, Nate Olmstead will drive “sustained accelerated growth,” the digital advertiser said.

    By June 2, 2026
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    Mastercard rearranges leadership

    The card network promoted a pack of new leaders, including to the chief financial officer post, as the old guard moved into other roles.

    By Lynne Marek • June 2, 2026
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    Leading AI models are more vulnerable to malicious prompts than vendors claim

    Hackers could subvert frontier models with attacks that their developers overlook, Cisco said.

    By Eric Geller • June 2, 2026
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    Inside Coca-Cola’s use of AI to sharpen marketing spend

    The push reflects a broader focus on resource allocation, which CFO John Murphy has described as a potential “secret sauce” for the business.

    By June 2, 2026
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    4 tips for building a strong finance AI bench: Gartner

    With AI initiatives succeeding only about half the time, a Gartner researcher highlighted what differentiates high-performing finance teams.

    By June 2, 2026
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    3 more states pass CPA pathways legislation

    Lawmakers in Vermont, Missouri and Louisiana passed legislation last month that eases educational requirements for CPA licensing.

    By June 1, 2026
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    ContextLogic appoints Cantaloupe alum to dual CFO, COO seat

    Scott Stewart is stepping in as CFO and COO in the latest executive leadership shift by the former Wish owner turned business holding company.

    By June 1, 2026
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    Fleet strategy in 2026: How cost discipline is reshaping operations

    Cost, AI and efficiency are reshaping fleet strategy. See how leaders are adapting for 2026.

    June 1, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    CPA pathways: Class of 2026 weighs in

    Recent college graduates are split on whether changing CPA licensing rules will help or hurt the accounting profession.

    By May 29, 2026
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    Hub Group CFO, COO depart after $77M accounting error

    The company named Todd Heeter as interim CFO as it works to continue to restate its financial statements for the past three years.

    By May 29, 2026
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    Uber’s finance team overtaken by engineering in AI use

    The company’s rapid adoption of agentic AI coding tools has reportedly consumed its 2026 AI budget, while also raising return-on-investment questions.

    By May 29, 2026
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    Six Flags hires Hot Topic CFO for finance chief

    Ash Walia is joining the amusement park operator as it faces pressure from an activist investor. 

    By May 28, 2026
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    There are no ‘perfect decisions’ with healthcare: Virta Health CFO

    As CFOs confront rising healthcare costs, thinking hard about worker retention and where costs can be made more efficient is essential, Virta’s Manu Diwakar said.

    By May 28, 2026
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    Bath & Body Works insider takes interim CFO seat

    Insider Tom Javitch will take the temporary finance reins following CFO Eva Boratto's resignation for another opportunity.

    By May 27, 2026
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    Workday launches AI tool aimed at easing FP&A workflows

    The software vendor sees the capability addressing long-standing pain points in the FP&A process, where analysis often involves hours of spreadsheet work.

    By May 27, 2026