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

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

By CFO Dive staff

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

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

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

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

Oakland-based cannabis retailer appoints industry veteran CFO

Tom DiGiovanni comes to Harborside from luxury cannabis grower and operator Canndescent, where he served as founding partner and CFO. 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 3, 2019

Deliveroo CFO departs before funding round investigation

Raif Jacobs is one of five executives to leave Deliveroo this year, including its COO, chief technology officer, chief people officer and chief legal officer. 

By Jane Thier • Dec. 2, 2019

Centage CEO: CFOs 'must be comfortable with tech to run a business'

John Murdock told CFO Dive about the impact of new financial technology, and how CFOs can stay ahead of the curve.

By Jane Thier • Dec. 1, 2019

Burger King's largest operator taps new CFO after $8.3M flub

After a major discounting error by Carrols Restaurant Group' over the summer, Realogy Holdings Corp. strategist and former CFO Anthony Hull is stepping in to restore order. 

By Jane Thier • Nov. 26, 2019

Is Under Armour's accounting probe a lot of smoke or the start of a fire?

The company insists its sales management practices were "appropriate," but a federal investigation is just getting underway.

By Cara Salpini • Nov. 26, 2019

GE hires new CFO amid accounting practices investigation

Carolina Dybeck Happe, former CFO of Danish shipping giant Maersk, will step into the Boston-based role in early 2020. 

By Jane Thier • Nov. 25, 2019

The only 3 KPIs Peloton CFO tracks

Jill Woodworth, a panelist at the MIT Sloan CFO Summit and the CFO of Peloton, told the audience how she and her team have worked to figure out their user base. 

By Jane Thier • Nov. 24, 2019

Former Kraft Heinz exec named new CFO of Ocean Spray

After leaving Kraft Heinz, Daniel Cunha founded private equity firm Tangram Partners, which he has led since 2017.  

By Jane Thier • Nov. 20, 2019