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    CFOs continue talent retention battle

    Despite finance chiefs’ efforts to streamline the work of finance departments, only 20% saw talent retention as an ensuing benefit, Deloitte’s Q3 Signals Survey said.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 22, 2022
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    ADM CFO sees ag giant’s pivot paying off in profits, crucial food security

    Vikram Luthar, appointed CFO of Archer Daniels Midland in April, gained a keen awareness of the value of affordable healthy food growing up in India.

    By • Sept. 22, 2022
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    CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

    As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Nearly half of CFOs ditching just-in-time supply chains: Study

    Cybersecurity, emerging technologies and inflation also remain top priorities for CFOs over the next 12 months as they look to navigate a challenging economic environment.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
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    CFOs need to prep for healthcare’s lagging inflation

    Healthcare costs are expected to jump 6.0% next year. CFOs must prepare accordingly, advises WTW’s Tim Stawicki. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2022
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    Citi alum takes on permanent CFO role for Tanger REIT

    The REIT appointed Citi managing director Michael Bilerman to its top financial seat three months after ousting its previous CFO, a 28-year veteran of the company.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Reputation’s new CFO says scenario planning is key

    Seasoned SaaS financial leader Marc Linden says CFOs need to prepare for macroeconomic turbulence. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Suspended Ammo CSO protests ‘misleading claims’ as board skirmish continues

    Ammunitions manufacturer Ammo Inc. and its top shareholder, Urvan Group, are continuing to tussle over its future leadership as suspended executives protest ‘misleading claims.’

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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    Emmi Group poaches CFO from Calida Group

    The dairy producer appointed Sacha D. Gerber as CFO. Gerber plans to leave the top financial position at luxury underwear company Calida Group.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 19, 2022
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    Expedia swipes CFO from home retailer Williams-Sonoma

    Williams-Sonoma CFO Julie Whalen will move to the top financial seat for travel and hospitality service Expedia Group as it looks to enact a new sustainability strategy.

    By • Sept. 16, 2022
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    Nearly one third of employers balk at pay transparency: study

    With more states requiring pay disclosures, companies and their financial executives need to develop a consistent national strategy, said Mariann Madden of WTW. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 16, 2022
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    Slowing economy could mean boost for budget-friendly litigation finance

    The appeal of litigation finance — which has evolved into a $17 billion business — could rise in a slowing economy as investors warm to non-correlated assets.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    Closing funding gender gap is long-term play, female execs say

    Only 2% of venture capital dollars are going to female founders, but ensuring a pipeline of successful female-led firms requires an intentional strategy.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    30% of CFOs see economic downturn triggering layoffs: study

    CFOs expect potential layoffs, workforce retention challenges and move to implement cost-cutting measures as an economic downturn becomes more likely.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    CFOs need to ‘get smart’ about ESG reporting

    “ESG requirements are changing the landscape of corporate America,” said Lisa Edwards, president and chief operating officer of SaaS firm Diligent.  

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 15, 2022
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    New PayPal CFO takes medical leave

    PayPal SVP of Capital Markets Gabrielle Rabinovitch will step in for her second round as interim CFO as Jorgensen departs for medical leave.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    SoundHound CFO keeps focus on growth, profitability as inflationary pressures loom

    The voice-enabled AI and former Nike CFO is chartering a path to profitability even as economic uncertainties continue to plague financial heads across industries.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    Grindr appoints new CFO as it readies for IPO

    The dating app operator named a former Disney exec as its CFO as it moves forward with plans to go public later this year.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2022
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    Zipline snags ex-Tesla, Verily CFO

    Deepak Ahuja, a CFO whose resume includes Verily Life Sciences and Tesla, will become the first chief business and financial officer for the drone delivery manufacturer as it consolidates plans to globally scale.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Intercompany ops: more than zero-sum game

    For CFOs of growing companies, intercompany operations have increasing implications that extend across accounting, finance, tax, and treasury departments.

    By David Brightman • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Peloton co-founders exit amid operational, accounting headwinds

    The resignations come roughly two weeks after Peloton announced it was delaying its 10-K filing because it needed more time to complete fourth-quarter accounting and disclosures related to impairment charges.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 13, 2022
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    New Lynx CFO plans for company growth

    Amanda Blum is stepping into her first CFO role with an eye toward growth.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Base pay comprises as little as 37% of startup exec comp

    While median executive compensation rose 8.5% in 2021, many C-suite pay packages lack structural protections needed in volatile markets. 

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Spendesk CFO to prioritize hiring

    Spend management solutions provider Spendesk tapped Julien Lafouge, a BlaBla Car alum, as its group CFO as it consolidates its European expansion plans.   

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Twenty-year Capital One Auto Finance vet pivots to Prestige Financial CFO role

    Pepo Tsvetanov, an almost 20-year veteran of Capital One Auto Finance, will pivot to the top financial seat for auto financing  provider Prestige Financial.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    Shopify taps Morgan Stanley exec as CFO

    The e-commerce giant’s leadership shakeup comes two months after Shopify announced it was slashing its workforce by 10%.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 9, 2022