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Finance chief must be a vital decision-maker, Captivate CFO says

Throughout 20 years in finance leadership, Jenny Buchholz said she has found some things to be consistently true. "Numbers don't lie," she said.

By Jane Thier • Jan. 7, 2020

Aramark hires CFO from a top competitor

Industry veteran Tom Ondrof spent the bulk of his career at Aramark's competitor, Compass Group North America. He comes on board three months after John Zillmer stepped in as new CEO. 

By Jane Thier • Jan. 6, 2020

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Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

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

OTC Markets CFO: No substitute for talking to customers

If you’re not solving problems for the companies that buy your products, someone else will do it better, faster and cheaper, Bea Ordonez said.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 6, 2020

How new Eventbrite CFO will regain shareholder trust

After a tumultuous year for the ticketing company, new CFO Lanny Baker is tasked with earning back shareholder trust and strengthening company credibility.

By Jane Thier • Jan. 5, 2020

Metrics, management reporting are top CFO priorities in 2020

CFOs' perceived shortcomings tend to fall beyond the scope of the typical responsibilities, veering into operations, IT and management.

By Jane Thier • Jan. 2, 2020

Cantor Fitzgerald CFO to become finance chief at BGC Partners

BGC, the brokerage firm that split off from Cantor Fitzgerald in 2004, replaces its interim CFO.

By Jane Thier • Dec. 22, 2019

CFOs must 'be the steward' for IPO success

The public markets are unforgiving toward the unprepared, but buttoned-up, high-growth companies are rewarded. The difference falls on the CFO, according to Jason Maynard.

By Jane Thier • Dec. 19, 2019

Green Dot CEO, CFO stepping down amid C-suite shakeup

The share price at the legacy prepaid-card company has plummeted 60% since May, but the longtime leader expressed a reluctance to let go at a panel discussion this fall.

By Dan Ennis • Dec. 19, 2019

Strategic CFOs look through the windshield, not rearview

As he moves into his third CFO role at his third SaaS company, Will Johnson tells CFO Dive the lessons he's learned, and what sets "accounting CFOs" apart from "strategic CFOs." 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 18, 2019

Response to departing CFOs reinforces need for talent pipeline

News of a CFO's departure will often have a ripple effect on company valuation. Having a talent pipeline will help keep any drop to a minimum. 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 17, 2019

New Cycas Hospitality CFO also leads IT department

Peter Habelitz calls the merging of his new CFO role and IT duties "a logical progression and a natural fit." 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 16, 2019

As Bill.com files IPO, CFO's role evolves

Bill.com, a B2B billing and payments software company, filed its IPO on Thursday. CFO John Rettig discussed how going public changes his role.

By Jane Thier • Dec. 15, 2019

Tapestry CFO assumes Kate Spade leadership amid CEO's exit

Joanne Crevoiserat will have direct oversight of Kate Spade strategy with CEO Anna Bakst leaving by the end of the year, as the company struggles to find its footing within the larger Tapestry conglomerate. 

By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 13, 2019

Gap finance chief moves to Nautilus

Konold is the third CFO to head the Vancouver-based fitness giant in the last ten years; its former CEO also resigned in March. 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 12, 2019

Potbelly CEO assumes finance role after former CFO joined Planet Fitness

CFO Tom Fitzgerald left Potbelly Corp. on Dec. 27 after one year as finance chief; the Chicago-based sandwich chain is searching for a replacement even as the CEO has assumed the temporary role. 

By Jane Thier • Updated Jan. 22, 2020

Finance has gone digital. How did we get here?

Ash Noah of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants explains what precipitated finance's move toward automation, and how CFOs can best prepare.

By Jane Thier • Dec. 10, 2019

How CFOs can lead digitization efforts in 4 steps

Ash Noah has spent his career helping CFOs adopt new technology and restructure their businesses. He told CFO Dive the four integral steps to spearhead those initiatives.

By Jane Thier • Dec. 9, 2019

Company of the Year: PepsiCo

The company has long been known for its integrity as well as its finance and accounting organization's strategic focus.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 9, 2019

CFO of the Year: Deepak Ahuja, Tesla

Years after launching, Tesla is still in pursuit of financial stability, and it took a CFO who shared Musk's vision, if not his unpredictability, to get the company this far.

By Robert Freedman • Dec. 9, 2019

Innovator of the Year: Mark J. Nelson, Beyond Meat

Mark J. Nelson's keen insights and careful forethought fueled his newcomer company's record-breaking IPO and future growth strategy. 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 9, 2019

The CFO Dive Awards of 2019

From Pepsi to Tesla, these are the companies and executives who shaped CFO strategy this year. 

Dec. 9, 2019

Only 22% of CFOs personally effective, Gartner study finds

The key to sustained personal success is forging relationships with non-finance workers, but some relationships are much more important than others. 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 8, 2019

Boulevard CFO prioritizes building a culture of trust

Without a COO present, Greg Wookey's role as a new CFO has become increasingly operational. 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 5, 2019

Expedia announces CFO, CEO joint resignation

The online travel agent will be headed by the chairman of the board and the chief strategy officer until a new CFO and CEO are named.

By Jane Thier • Dec. 4, 2019

Continuous planning – Structure for finance, flexibility for the business

Behind all of this dynamic planning lies finance, who brings everything together to build corporate financial plans and reports.

Dec. 4, 2019