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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 9, 2020

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 8, 2020

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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

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 7, 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 4, 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 3, 2020

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 2, 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 1, 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

The unique perks of hiring a neuroscientist CFO

Vor Biopharma's Nathan Jorgensen told CFO Dive that early biotech company investors usually dig deep into the science, but "someone has to communicate with them about the company’s scientific progress in an effective way; that’s where I come in.”

By Jane Thier • May 28, 2020

5-time CFO: 'The business model is the CFO's north star'

Tim Adams, new CFO at cybersecurity ratings company BitSight, believes staying connected to your team is necessary to weather the current storm.

By Jane Thier • May 27, 2020

How are CFOs revamping their scenario plans?

The pandemic has forced CFOs to reevaluate their approach and account for a wider range of possible outcomes.

By Jane Thier • May 26, 2020

Is the CFO an organization's conscience?

At this critical juncture, CFOs are prized if they can move their company from financial rigidity to empathy.

By Jane Thier • May 25, 2020

Macy's names new CFO amid expected $1B operating loss

As the embattled retailer wraps up its disappointing first quarter, it named controller Felicia Williams interim CFO, replacing Paula Price, who had been in the role for less than two years.

By Jane Thier • May 21, 2020

New CFO-COO: Pandemic presents transformation opportunity for chief finance role

"If you don’t think there’s an opportunity now to completely transform your business' financial health, you’re probably missing something," Brian Meewes, new CFO-COO of healthcare tech company OODA Health, told CFO Dive.

By Jane Thier • May 20, 2020

New FairWarning CFO's No. 1 rule: Over-communicate

As CFOs attempt close contact with their teams and maintain a handle on company finances, Philip Devine recommends hammering critical messages home.

By Jane Thier • May 19, 2020

New CFO's pandemic guidelines: Planning, planning, and more planning.

Burke became CFO of Life360 last week without shaking the CEO's hand or meeting the finance team, but he has a plan to get a handle on the startup's finances from a far distance, he told CFO Dive.

By Jane Thier • May 18, 2020

Liquidity, forecasting essential for CFOs, mid-crisis

As Omar Choucair, CFO of SaaS company Trintech, helps his clients manage the downturn, he urges CFOs to remain open to expanding their duties.

By Jane Thier • May 17, 2020

Small-business specialist sees coronavirus crisis as way to help customers, retool financially

The CFO of payroll software provider Gusto sees the downturn as an opportunity to reevaluate costs, vendor relations and investment choices.

By Robert Freedman • May 13, 2020

CFO collaboration with CIO is crucial amid COVID-19

The CFO is adept at measuring costs, managing the balance sheet and navigating murky waters. But determining capabilities and staying ahead of tech trends requires partnership with the CIO.

By Tony Tricarichi • May 13, 2020

Survey: CFOs hopeful, employees wary, 2 months into pandemic

While CFOs are growing increasingly optimistic about their business' adaptability and ability to recover, employees remain uncertain, a new PwC survey finds.

By Jane Thier • May 12, 2020

Survey: Amid ongoing disruption, CFOs double down on cutting jobs

CFOs are cutting real estate spend, sales reward trips, social media marketing and service provider contracts, expecting they are unlikely to return to previous funding levels once revenues rebound, a new Gartner survey shows.

By Jane Thier • May 11, 2020

How to become CFO, mid-pandemic

Juan Carlos Barreto stepped in as CFO of telecom supplier Tekmovil on April 30. He told CFO Dive how he's managed his new team over Zoom and continued hiring all through the second quarter.

By Jane Thier • May 7, 2020

Ahead of workers' strike, Amazon CFO calls first quarter 'gut-wrenching'

On an earnings call one day before the International Worker's Day walkout, CFO Brian Olsavsky commended Amazon employees, but neglected to comment on the policies they are protesting.

By Jane Thier • May 4, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond replaces CFO as stores continue shuttering

CFO Robyn D'Elia exits after two years with the company, as CEO Mark Tritton looks to turn around the struggling home goods retailer.

By Caroline Jansen • May 1, 2020