Leadership

Amazon exec to step in as ViacomCBS CFO

Naveen Chopra, who has served as CFO of Amazon's Devices and Services business, Pandora, and TiVo, will begin his new role at the newly merged company on August 10.

By Jane Thier • July 01, 2020

What's your COVID-19 story?

When discussing 2020 plans with investors, Eric Knachel, Deloitte senior consultation partner, recommends figuring out your company's story to connect with stakeholders.

By Jane Thier • June 30, 2020

Deloitte survey reveals equal parts pessimism, optimism among Fortune 500 CFOs

Deloitte's latest quarterly CFO Pulse Survey found CFOs of large companies expressing renewed confidence in their ability to adapt, but great pessimism about the U.S. economy's rebound. 

By Jane Thier • June 29, 2020

How often should CFOs speak with the board?

Planful CEO Grant Halloran recommends CFOs update their company's board several times a week as financial planning becomes all the more fraught.

By Jane Thier • June 27, 2020

Will closing the books this quarter be harder than last?

Omar Choucair, CFO of financial close software provider Trintech, knows why his clients are struggling and how they can mitigate the difficulties.

By Jane Thier • June 25, 2020

Verizon CFO welcomed external advice for pandemic scenario planning

When COVID-19 hit, Matt Ellis consulted outside experts to help ensure his FP&A team's assumptions about going forward were realistic. 

By Robert Freedman • June 25, 2020

A CFO's 3-step plan for remaining profitable during COVID-19

LendingUSA's Ron Oertell says his company's services as a point-of-sale fintech are greater now than they were, pre-pandemic.

By Jane Thier • June 24, 2020

When should you revisit your pricing strategy?

Tom Fencl, CFO of Pricefx, believes a CFO's price strategy can make or break a business. 

By Jane Thier • June 23, 2020

Stericycle CFO adds 'CIO' to job description

Following CIO David Stahl's departure from the medical waste disposal company, CFO Janet Zelenka will take the reins, becoming CFO-CIO effective June 28.

By Jane Thier • June 22, 2020

3-time CFO: Pandemic will add to CFO duties

Long-time CFO Paula Bachman told CFO Dive the dissolving COO role, combined with the financial upset caused by coronavirus, will lead to a longer list of responsibilities for CFOs going forward.

By Jane Thier • June 21, 2020

Deep Dive

When the CFO departs, who steps up?

Every company needs an established talent pipeline to fill the gap when its CFO leaves. But new research from CFO Dive finds that the role — and the way it is filled — is evolving. 

By Jane Thier • June 18, 2020

Steps CFOs take to get appointed to corporate boards

Start networking now and prepare for a major time commitment later, say recruiters who help CFOs gain consideration.  

By Ted Knutson • June 16, 2020

CFOs must balance innovation with frugality, surveys confirm

As companies begin executing their return-to-work plans, CFOs are tasked with a daunting double-mission: investing in necessary innovation, while also enforcing across-the-board frugality. 

By Jane Thier • June 15, 2020

Wells Fargo CFO predicts drop in net interest income, layoffs in 2020

In an appearance at Morgan Stanley Virtual U.S. Financials Conference Wednesday, CFO John Shrewsberry discussed the bank's second quarter earnings and plans for maintaining profitability throughout 2020.

By Jane Thier • June 14, 2020

Nokia adds new CFO to keep up in 5G race

Marco Wirén will start as CFO in September, alongside a new CEO and board chairwoman. The c-suite retooling is part of the telecom giant's effort to supply operators with fifth-generation mobile technology.

By Jane Thier • June 11, 2020

New Nielsen Global Connect CFO leads remote finance teams amid spinoff

Chandler Bigelow is tasked with standing up the recent Nielsen spinoff, even as he and his team work remotely. 

By Jane Thier • June 10, 2020

3 Imperatives for CFO leadership, mid-recession

As the economy fluctuates, CFO of tech startup Clari stresses the importance of KPIs, keeping the board in the loop and fine-tuning a liquidity plan.

By Jane Thier • June 09, 2020

Opinion

Where do you fall on the CFO spectrum?

You can have decades of financial management experience and get nowhere near a CFO office if you don’t bring the ability to modify your company’s growth strategy in the face of new competitors.

By Shawn Cole • June 08, 2020

AICPA Survey: Finance leaders most pessimistic since Great Recession

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, CFOs, CEOs and controllers are becoming less and less confident in economic recovery and business growth over the next 12 months, a new survey finds. 

By Jane Thier • June 07, 2020

A lesson in fiscal discipline from Chipotle's CFO

Chipotle has maintained its long-term vitality as the pandemic forces countless competitors to close their doors. CFO Jack Hartung shares how the company does it. 

By Jane Thier • June 04, 2020

Hospitality CFO cites safety, scenario planning as keys for keeping hotels open

As hotels across the globe shutter in response to the pandemic, Peter Habelitz, CFO of Dutch hotel management giant Cycas Hospitality, has managed to keep his Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG properties near-fully operational.

By Jane Thier • June 03, 2020

Q&A

Unpacking the cloud with Zuora's new CFO

Todd McElhatton spoke with CFO Dive about his priorities and the future of cloud-based software for finance teams.

By Jane Thier • June 02, 2020

Survey: 9 Traits for performance-driving CFOs amid pandemic

Taking riskier bets, knowing when to cut losses, and developing a customer theory top the list of key CFO attributes in the latest Gartner survey.

By Jane Thier • June 01, 2020

Fast CFO action equipped residential builder to survive downturn

Putting land deals on hiatus, improving cash visibility and understanding buyer concerns has helped the finance chief of Meritage Homes keep the company on an ambitious growth track.  

By Robert Freedman • May 31, 2020

Company culture shines through despite virtual onboarding, new CFO says

All CFOs place strong demands on their team members in the normal course of business, new Park Place Technologies CFO Andrew Gehrlein told CFO Dive, but willl appreciate flexibility and concern when things finally return to normal.

By Jane Thier • May 29, 2020