Leadership

CFO warns against ignoring ‘shallowfakes’ in expense reports

“If I saw [an employee’s expense] claim I thought was fraudulent, I would be all over it,” Medius CFO Chris Wilmot said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 9, 2026

AI can help CFOs expand finance without adding staff: Prophix CEO

As workloads rise and headcount growth slows, Prophix CEO Alok Ajmera expects AI to give finance teams more capacity — but trust remains a hurdle.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 8, 2026

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Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

To stay competitive many CFOs are focused on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities while also adjusting to fast-changing tariff policies and labor markets.

By CFO Dive staff

Basware CFO says AI upskilling requires ambition

CFOs need to develop their AI skills in a way that centers the accuracy and reliability of data that’s integral to finance, Basware’s Martti Nurminen said.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 8, 2026

World Bank picks BNP Paribas veteran for CFO

David Vaillant is leaving the French bank and will take the international development organization’s finance seat next month.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 8, 2026

House proposal would clarify liability rules for AI agents

Developers would be held liable under the draft bill when their AI agents harm third parties through conduct that would be unlawful if committed by a human.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 7, 2026

Blackline CFO focuses on integration post-NetNow acquisition

After closing its latest acquisition, BlackLine CFO Patrick Villanova wants to make sure the company’s back-office systems can merge and operate smoothly, he said.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 7, 2026

Pinterest swipes Amazon exec for CFO

James Dibbo will take Pinterest’s finance reins later this month as the visual search and shopping platform vies for new advertisers and users.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 6, 2026

Chevron names insider CFO amid leadership shifts

 Long-time Chevron executive Jeff Gustavson will receive a base salary of $1 million when he assumes its top finance seat in January, the oil company said.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 6, 2026

2027 finance conference roundup

CFOs and their finance teams can explore the latest best practices for leadership in an uncertain business climate at upcoming industry events.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 6, 2026

AI verification eats up 26% of finance teams’ workweek: Datarails

Lack of auditability ranks as the biggest barrier to trusting AI for mission-critical finance tasks, followed by concerns about accuracy and hallucinations.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 6, 2026

SAP expands into payments as finance automation push deepens

The new service supports multiple payment methods, including wires and stablecoin-based transactions, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 6, 2026

Coinbase CAO to retire as leadership shuffle continues after layoffs

News of the long-time CAO’s planned exit comes just months after the New York-based company said it would lay off 14% of its workforce.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 5, 2026

More than 6 out of 10 CFOs expand into AI, tech strategy: IBM

“As you get into capital allocation and return on investment, the CFO is obviously going to play a critical role,” IBM Consulting Senior Vice President Neil Dhar said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 2, 2026

Chicken Salad Chick CFO’s path from burger grill to C-suite

GrubHub alum Drew Travis recently joined the Atlanta-based restaurant chain, which is expanding into West Virginia, New York and Michigan this year.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 2, 2026

Hub Group reshuffles board, continues delisting fight

The logistics company named four new directors, including a former CFO, as it continues working to restate its past three years of financial statements.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 2, 2026

Albertsons expands board, names interim CFO

The supermarket chain made three new appointments, including former Food Lion President Meg Ham, moving its board from 11 to 14 members.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 2, 2026

Chief AI officers arrive in C-suites

Major corporations including Boeing, Eli Lilly and McDonald’s have added the roles since 2020, the report from Crist Kolder finds.

By Danielle McLean • Oct. 2, 2026

Companies struggle to turn AI productivity gains into profits: EY

Half of CEOs cite AI as a major productivity driver, but nearly a quarter struggle to convert those gains into measurable financial outcomes, the survey found.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 1, 2026

4 top takeaways from CFO Live 2026

From AI ROI calculations to playing the long game as a CFO in the sports world, top finance leaders shared critical insights during the annual event.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 1, 2026

Skechers CFO jumps to Levi’s

John Vandemore was at the shoe brand for nearly a decade after stints at Mattel and Disney, and replaces longtime Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 1, 2026

Conagra CFO cites logistics, transportation accelerating inflation

The Slim Jim-maker’s finance chief David Marberger said oil prices and a driver shortage helped drive inflation higher in the fiscal first quarter. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2026

New David’s Bridal CFO focuses on finance fundamentals

Nike alum Kathy Cherian wants to ensure the bridal company’s finance function is included early in the decision-making process, she said.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 30, 2026

CFOs report renewed optimism; keep eye on costs: U.S. Bank

Finance chiefs feel more positive about their companies’ prospects over the next three years, but navigating inflation and geopolitical tensions today remain key priorities.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2026

Should workers be paid for AI skills?

Companies could face a “retention time bomb” if existing workers see new hires get paid more for tech expertise, Payscale found.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 29, 2026

Esker CFO folds AI into employee cost analysis

The company blew past its AI budget this year as usage accelerated and model providers changed their pricing for the technology, CFO Scott McDermott said.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 29, 2026