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How can CFOs curb employee turnover rates?
The bottom line of replacing an employee far exceeds the cost of upping an existing employee's compensation. What is the CFO's role in improving retention?
By Jane Thier • Feb. 12, 2020 -
Maersk's new CFO brings M&A experience to shipping giant
Patrick Jany joins the shipping giant from Clariant, a company that highlights its work to create a sustainable supply chain, and where mergers and acquisitions fell under his purview.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 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.
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Wyndham Hotels CFO moves to XPO Logistics
David Wyshner, who will start as finance chief on March 2, joins the supply chain provider amid its exploration of a potential sale or spinoff of its business units.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Deep Dive
CFO in the Know: Getting acquired in a 'snack-eat-snack' market
Small food companies often form in hopes of acquisition by giants like Hershey or Mondelez. How can CFOs best help their companies prepare for such large-scale acquisitions?
By Jane Thier • Feb. 11, 2020 -
CFOs less likely to blow whistle on fraud when under financial pressure
CFOs with accounting backgrounds are more likely to express fraud concerns to external resources than CFOs with banking or finance backgrounds, a study of Italian companies from the Journal of Business Ethics found.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 10, 2020 -
UBS global wealth management CAO replaces CFO
Amid a strategy overhaul announced last month, UBS is expected to cut the jobs of 500 senior wealth management employees.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 9, 2020 -
A consultancy CFO's No. 1 KPI
According to Halloran Consulting's Tania Zieja, there is one KPI that is vital for finance, accounting and HR.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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Biotech chief accounting officer to step in as interim CFO
Brian Mueller, who has been at California-based pharmaceutical giant BioMarin for 18 years, is filling in for outgoing CFO Dan Spiegelman until a permanent replacement is named.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 5, 2020 -
Projected profits, revenue among top KPI concerns for CFOs in 2020
The divide is stark between what finance executives and others in the c-suite worry about, research from Oracle NetSuite shows.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 4, 2020 -
4-time CFO moves into 5th role at Allvue Systems
Brian Seldess, a CPA whose first roles were in business development and FP&A at American Express, started his fifth CFO job at software company Allvue Systems in December.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 3, 2020 -
Largest Boeing supplier CFO out amid compliance review
The CFO and the controller at Spirit AeroSystems have resigned and their replacements have been hired, the company says.
By Jane Thier • Feb. 2, 2020 -
82% of workers want financial updates from CFOs
Across industries, sharing financial performance information with employees results in more trust, loyalty and better workplace culture, a Robert Half survey finds.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Opinion
2020 Trends: What future-ready CFOs are thinking about
Qualitative analyses, sustainable investment, inclusive hiring, shortened supply chains and business response plans are among the priorities forward-looking CFOs will put in place in 2020.
By Anthony Coletta • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Finance director returns to Digital River as CFO
Leveraging business intelligence is one of the priorities of returning finance executive, C.J. Bernander.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 29, 2020 -
PepsiCo, Blue Apron exec moves to CFO role at Cooks Venture
Ankur Agrawal, who started as CFO of the regenerative agriculture company last month, worked with CEO Matthew Wadiak at Blue Apron for three years.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 28, 2020 -
2020 IPO trend: Strong demand expected, Davos panelists say
The presidents of Nasdaq and the NYSE said the future looks bright for IPOs, as investors ask more questions and take a more measured approach than in years past.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 27, 2020 -
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2020 Trends: Rise of the CFO-COO
The combined role is gaining popularity across industries. But is it really that much of a change?
By Jane Thier • Jan. 26, 2020 -
ThoughtSpot exec: CFO must be company's 'objective source of truth'
Mohit Daswani, who has worked on the finance teams at Square and Paypal, told CFO Dive what he prioritizes as incoming CFO, and what he will expect of his team in preparation for a potential IPO.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Former Twitter finance VP moves to Eightfold.ai
Celia Poon has spent the past 20 years in executive financial roles for Silicon Valley tech startups, but Eightfold.ai will be her first foray into AI.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 20, 2020 -
New Fundbox CFO a 'Swiss Army Knife' of expertise
As an investment analyst, Marten Abrahamsen was an expert at advising companies in his portfolio on optimization. As the new CFO of Fundbox, he's repurposing his skills to build his company for the long haul.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Founders Bank hires new CFO amid planned 2020 launch in DC
It's been a difficult year for new banks in Washington, D.C. But Founders Bank, which is set to open in the first half of this year if it raises $25 to $30 million, is optimistic, hiring Karen Grau as its new CFO.
By Dan Ennis • Jan. 13, 2020 -
All eyes will be on new Party City CFO after disappointing year
Todd Vogensen, who will arrive at Party City from Chico's in February, will be tasked with helping the party goods chain improve its bottom line after a year of declining sales and dismal brick-and-mortar traffic.
By Jane Thier • Jan. 12, 2020 -
Abbott Labs sets CFO transition in motion
The company will install a new CFO a month before incoming CEO Robert Ford takes the helm.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Sprouts Farmers Market announces new CFO
Denise Paulonis will join the natural grocer in February after serving as CFO of arts and crafts retailer Michaels.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 8, 2020
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