OpenAI CFO touts move toward ‘zero-day close’

Writing in a blog post, CFO Sarah Friar outlined her strategy for transforming the company’s finance department into an “AI-native function.”

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 11, 2026

Why Vista’s CFO favors subscription pricing models for jets

As many companies experiment with new pricing models, the private aviation firm’s finance chief said she still favors multi-year contracts.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated Aug. 11, 2026

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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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Incoming ZipRecruiter CFO tackles strategy, capital allocation in ‘listening tour’

Carmen Chan has already “gone deep” with key product, revenue and finance teams at the job marketplace as she prepares to serve as ZipRecruiter’s CFO.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 10, 2026

IBM Apptio helps CFOs connect AI spend to business value

“Companies are pouring money into AI, and they don’t always know what they’re getting out of it,” Apptio’s Bill Lobig said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 7, 2026

Zoetis nabs GE Health CFO for dual finance chief, COO role

Jay Saccaro will step into the newly-created role as the animal drug-maker business seeks to maintain its leadership position amid increased competition.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 7, 2026

Former acting IRS head warns of tax compliance ‘race to the bottom’

The tax agency has faced steep budget cuts since Douglas O’Donnell stepped down from serving as acting commissioner in early 2025.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 7, 2026

Fractional CFOs see demand surge in AI age

The integration of AI has massively impacted the day-to-day work of fractional CFO Jason Hope and boosted the overall demand for part-time finance work.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 6, 2026

SEC launches new enforcement unit aimed at accounting fraud

The move builds on prior efforts to crack down on bad actors in the accounting and auditing profession, SEC Enforcement Chief David Woodcock said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 6, 2026

Chime’s CFO is stepping down

The fintech’s president, Mark Troughton, will serve as interim finance chief while the company conducts an executive search. Chime also reported a 27% year-over-year increase in second-quarter revenue.

By Dan Ennis • Aug. 6, 2026

McDonald picks insider finance veteran as new US boss

Since joining the Chicago-based hamburger chain in 2000, Skye Anderson has held multiple roles including CFO of McDonald’s Australia. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 5, 2026

Flex sues former CFO candidate; alleges stealing of ‘strategic crown jewels’

Block executive Alex Anderson took advantage of his interview process for the Flex CFO seat to “mine” the business for trade secrets, a suit alleges.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 5, 2026

Workers are all in fight-or-flight mode, expert says

Employers can improve mental health in the workplace by tuning into how workers are doing and being intentional, according to a consultant on health and productivity. 

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 5, 2026

Fewer companies plan ‘peanut-butter’ pay increases in 2027: Payscale

Giving everyone the same pay raise “can be demotivating to employees as everyone receives the same increase regardless of performance,” the report stated.

By Danielle McLean • Aug. 4, 2026

Chicago budget director follows acting CFO out the door

Annette Guzman’s departure comes about a week after the city of Chicago’s acting CFO Steven Mahr exited. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 4, 2026

Best Buy picks Nordstrom alum for CFO

Anne Bramman succeeds Matt Bilunas, who left the retailer last month after serving as its finance chief for seven years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 4, 2026

How volunteer cyber experts are helping protect rural water systems

A first-in-the-nation program is yielding promising results as it charts a path for supporting the U.S.’s most vulnerable infrastructure.

By Eric Geller • Aug. 4, 2026

AI is reshaping first-100-days playbook for CFOs: FTI

“One of your biggest early opportunities is improving how fast the organization turns information into action,” the consulting firm said in a report.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 4, 2026

Resilience ties 85% of cyber insurance losses to human error

“Attackers have used AI to sharpen social engineering across the board, from emails to voice deepfakes,” the cyber risk firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 4, 2026

Chicago’s acting CFO exits as budget battle looms

Steven Mahr is leaving the acting CFO seat just months after taking it following Jill Jaworski’s departure for Navy Pier.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 3, 2026

Warner Music CFO, COO departs after a year

The CFO shift comes as the music production business reported strong operating income ahead of its third quarter.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 3, 2026

Is the accounting shortage over? It’s complicated

In an informal poll conducted by CFO Dive, 64% of the respondents indicated they were aware of a shortage in their industry while 29% said they were not. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 31, 2026

US lawmaker calls for AI hearings after Anthropic, OpenAI incidents

“We can’t run AI safety on the honor system,” said Rep. Lori Trahan, a Massachusetts Democrat who is pushing legislation to rein in AI developers.

By Alexei Alexis • July 31, 2026

NBCUniversal names new CFO ahead of spinoff

NFL alum Christopher Halpin will take NBC’s top finance seat as it gears up for a split from its parent company Comcast.

By Grace Noto • July 31, 2026

Microsoft holds the line on AI spending plans

Despite surging AI demand, the software giant largely maintained its calendar 2026 capex forecast as an accounting change modestly adjusted the figure downward.

By Alexei Alexis • July 30, 2026

Adidas alum returns to take CFO seat as shares slump

The sportswear giant also reported Thursday that its Q2 operating profit rose 5% despite higher marketing spend on the World Cup. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 30, 2026