Leadership
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Super Micro’s internal control weaknesses linger
The update comes two months after the AI server maker’s co-founder was indicted on charges connected to a smuggling scheme.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 12, 2026 -
AI is the ‘foundation for great work,’ OneTrust CFO says
OneTrust CFO Douglas Owens sees AI as more than a “productivity perk,” he said.
By Grace Noto • May 12, 2026 -
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TrendlineCFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era
As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.
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SAP ramps up push to bring AI agents to finance teams
The rollout spans FP&A, tax, and treasury, as SAP moves to an end-to-end approach for automating finance workflows.
By Alexei Alexis • May 12, 2026 -
Execs admit to making ‘material’ decisions based on bad data
Nearly 40% of surveyed finance and IT leaders said their organization incurred losses above $1 million due to data flaws.
By Alexei Alexis • May 12, 2026 -
SolarEdge taps new CFO amid turnaround plan
Incoming SolarEdge CFO Maoz Sigron is set to receive a monthly salary of approximately $44,000, subject to a 10% reduction should certain financial performance goals be left unmet, according to an SEC filing.
By Grace Noto • May 11, 2026 -
AICPA launches AI training to upskill finance teams
KPMG, Cisco and Stanley Black & Decker have all piloted early versions of the program that aims to help workers become more proficient in using AI.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 11, 2026 -
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May 11, 2026 -
Berkshire’s incoming CFO to reap $8M salary in post-Buffet era
The Nebraska-based conglomerate said it will pay newly appointed CFO Charles Chang nearly double the salary his predecessor received last year.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 8, 2026 -
CFOs earn higher pay as pressures mount: Datarails
Median CFO pay now slightly exceeds chief operating officer levels, but tenure is falling and turnover is rising, the study found.
By Alexei Alexis • May 8, 2026 -
Tech layoffs climb as AI remains top driver
For the second month in a row, AI led all reasons for U.S. job cuts across sectors in April, accounting for 26% of total layoffs.
By Alexei Alexis • May 7, 2026 -
New Shake Shack CFO gets $300K signing cash bonus
Domino’s alum Michelle Hook joins the burger chain as it looks to expand its company-operated locations and swing back from an operating loss in Q1.
By Grace Noto • May 7, 2026 -
Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm CFO gets post-IPO raise
The organic kids' food maker will also pay $3 million more to actress Jennifer Garner as part of her spokesperson agreement.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 7, 2026 -
4 legal pricing pitfalls to avoid
Companies must remain vigilant when adopting pricing tools to ensure they comply with antitrust laws, attorney J. Wyatt Fore advises.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 6, 2026 -
OpenAI, PwC partner to build AI agents for CFOs
The ChatGPT developer’s finance organization is serving as “customer zero” for the initiative.
By Alexei Alexis • May 6, 2026 -
The Knot Worldwide’s Michael Pickrum: How to be a ‘value CFO’
With wedding season nearing, The Knot WorldWide CFO Michael Pickrum wants to ensure the company’s finance function can serve as a value add, he said.
By Grace Noto • May 5, 2026 -
Opinion
The real gap between cybersecurity and finance
CFOs and security leaders are managing the same enterprise risk “through entirely different lenses,” writes Bellini Capital CISO Brian Blakley.
By Brian Blakley • May 5, 2026 -
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Data bottlenecks stall CFOs’ push for faster month-end close
“Companies are investing in AI, but they're still not closing the books as fast as they would like,” said Aaryn Ross, a financial data analyst at LiveFlow.
By Alexei Alexis • May 5, 2026 -
Q&A
New Checkr CFO seeks to ‘invest heavily’ in AI, core tech
Newly appointed Checkr CFO Tim Yarbrough is focusing on allocating capital where the company has the highest “right to win,” he said.
By Grace Noto • May 4, 2026 -
CFOs flag tariff refunds, led by Ford’s $1.3B claim
Ford and General Motors are among early participants in the Trump administration’s tariff refund claims process.
By Alexei Alexis • May 1, 2026 -
KPMG trims US advisory business and audit partners
The Big Four firm told workers this week it was laying off about 4% of its U.S. advisory business workforce or about 400 people, a person familiar with the matter said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 1, 2026 -
Warner Bros CFO awarded salary hike amid Paramount deal pushback
The compensation bump comes as the $110 billion merger of Warner Bros. with Paramount Skydance faces regulatory scrutiny and a consumer antitrust lawsuit.
By Grace Noto • May 1, 2026 -
Microsoft CFO flags workforce cuts as AI spending surges
The software giant is focused on “building high-performing teams that operate with pace and agility,” CFO Amy Hood said.
By Alexei Alexis • April 30, 2026 -
Puma names new CFO; touts turnaround progress
Puma will lean on yet another Hugo Boss alum to help steer through its ongoing turnaround efforts as it seeks to rightsize its inventory and reduce costs.
By Grace Noto • April 30, 2026 -
Maryland governor signs CPA bill amid licensing reform movement
So far about 39 states have added an alternative route to becoming a certified public accountant that requires less schooling and more practical experience.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 30, 2026 -
CFOs expect smaller finance teams, fewer junior roles amid AI push: survey
As AI and global uncertainty heighten the finance function’s role, CFOs are looking for new technologies and more experienced professionals to staff their teams.
By Grace Noto • April 29, 2026