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 Grace Noto • June 5, 2026 -
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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TrendlineDigital 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.
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Opinion
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 -
Q&A
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 Alexei Alexis • June 5, 2026 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2026 -
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 Grace Noto • June 4, 2026 -
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 Alexei Alexis • June 4, 2026 -
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 Alexei Alexis • June 3, 2026 -
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 Grace Noto • June 3, 2026 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • June 2, 2026 -
HPE veteran takes Trade Desk top finance seat
As CFO, Nate Olmstead will drive “sustained accelerated growth,” the digital advertiser said.
By Grace Noto • June 2, 2026 -
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 -
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 -
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 Alexei Alexis • June 2, 2026 -
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 Alexei Alexis • June 2, 2026 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • June 1, 2026 -
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 Grace Noto • 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 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • May 29, 2026 -
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 Grace Noto • May 29, 2026 -
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 Alexei Alexis • May 29, 2026 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • May 28, 2026 -
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 Grace Noto • May 28, 2026 -
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 Grace Noto • May 27, 2026 -
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 Alexei Alexis • May 27, 2026