When the CFO departs, who steps up?

Every company needs an established talent pipeline to fill the gap when its CFO leaves. But new research from CFO Dive finds that the role — and the way it is filled — is evolving. 

By Jane Thier • June 18, 2020

Steps CFOs take to get appointed to corporate boards

Start networking now and prepare for a major time commitment later, say recruiters who help CFOs gain consideration.  

By Ted Knutson • June 16, 2020

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Navigating risk in turbulent times

CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

By CFO Dive staff

CFOs must balance innovation with frugality, surveys confirm

As companies begin executing their return-to-work plans, CFOs are tasked with a daunting double-mission: investing in necessary innovation, while also enforcing across-the-board frugality. 

By Jane Thier • June 15, 2020

Wells Fargo CFO predicts drop in net interest income, layoffs in 2020

In an appearance at Morgan Stanley Virtual U.S. Financials Conference Wednesday, CFO John Shrewsberry discussed the bank's second quarter earnings and plans for maintaining profitability throughout 2020.

By Jane Thier • June 14, 2020

Nokia adds new CFO to keep up in 5G race

Marco Wirén will start as CFO in September, alongside a new CEO and board chairwoman. The c-suite retooling is part of the telecom giant's effort to supply operators with fifth-generation mobile technology.

By Jane Thier • June 11, 2020

New Nielsen Global Connect CFO leads remote finance teams amid spinoff

Chandler Bigelow is tasked with standing up the recent Nielsen spinoff, even as he and his team work remotely. 

By Jane Thier • June 10, 2020

3 Imperatives for CFO leadership, mid-recession

As the economy fluctuates, CFO of tech startup Clari stresses the importance of KPIs, keeping the board in the loop and fine-tuning a liquidity plan.

By Jane Thier • June 9, 2020

Where do you fall on the CFO spectrum?

You can have decades of financial management experience and get nowhere near a CFO office if you don’t bring the ability to modify your company’s growth strategy in the face of new competitors.

By Shawn Cole • June 8, 2020

AICPA Survey: Finance leaders most pessimistic since Great Recession

As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, CFOs, CEOs and controllers are becoming less and less confident in economic recovery and business growth over the next 12 months, a new survey finds. 

By Jane Thier • June 7, 2020

A lesson in fiscal discipline from Chipotle's CFO

Chipotle has maintained its long-term vitality as the pandemic forces countless competitors to close their doors. CFO Jack Hartung shares how the company does it. 

By Jane Thier • June 4, 2020

Hospitality CFO cites safety, scenario planning as keys for keeping hotels open

As hotels across the globe shutter in response to the pandemic, Peter Habelitz, CFO of Dutch hotel management giant Cycas Hospitality, has managed to keep his Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG properties near-fully operational.

By Jane Thier • June 3, 2020

Unpacking the cloud with Zuora's new CFO

Todd McElhatton spoke with CFO Dive about his priorities and the future of cloud-based software for finance teams.

By Jane Thier • June 2, 2020

Survey: 9 Traits for performance-driving CFOs amid pandemic

Taking riskier bets, knowing when to cut losses, and developing a customer theory top the list of key CFO attributes in the latest Gartner survey.

By Jane Thier • June 1, 2020

Fast CFO action equipped residential builder to survive downturn

Putting land deals on hiatus, improving cash visibility and understanding buyer concerns has helped the finance chief of Meritage Homes keep the company on an ambitious growth track.  

By Robert Freedman • May 31, 2020

Company culture shines through despite virtual onboarding, new CFO says

All CFOs place strong demands on their team members in the normal course of business, new Park Place Technologies CFO Andrew Gehrlein told CFO Dive, but willl appreciate flexibility and concern when things finally return to normal.

By Jane Thier • May 29, 2020

The unique perks of hiring a neuroscientist CFO

Vor Biopharma's Nathan Jorgensen told CFO Dive that early biotech company investors usually dig deep into the science, but "someone has to communicate with them about the company’s scientific progress in an effective way; that’s where I come in.”

By Jane Thier • May 28, 2020

5-time CFO: 'The business model is the CFO's north star'

Tim Adams, new CFO at cybersecurity ratings company BitSight, believes staying connected to your team is necessary to weather the current storm.

By Jane Thier • May 27, 2020

How are CFOs revamping their scenario plans?

The pandemic has forced CFOs to reevaluate their approach and account for a wider range of possible outcomes.

By Jane Thier • May 26, 2020

Is the CFO an organization's conscience?

At this critical juncture, CFOs are prized if they can move their company from financial rigidity to empathy.

By Jane Thier • May 25, 2020

Macy's names new CFO amid expected $1B operating loss

As the embattled retailer wraps up its disappointing first quarter, it named controller Felicia Williams interim CFO, replacing Paula Price, who had been in the role for less than two years.

By Jane Thier • May 21, 2020

New CFO-COO: Pandemic presents transformation opportunity for chief finance role

"If you don’t think there’s an opportunity now to completely transform your business' financial health, you’re probably missing something," Brian Meewes, new CFO-COO of healthcare tech company OODA Health, told CFO Dive.

By Jane Thier • May 20, 2020

New FairWarning CFO's No. 1 rule: Over-communicate

As CFOs attempt close contact with their teams and maintain a handle on company finances, Philip Devine recommends hammering critical messages home.

By Jane Thier • May 19, 2020

New CFO's pandemic guidelines: Planning, planning, and more planning.

Burke became CFO of Life360 last week without shaking the CEO's hand or meeting the finance team, but he has a plan to get a handle on the startup's finances from a far distance, he told CFO Dive.

By Jane Thier • May 18, 2020

Liquidity, forecasting essential for CFOs, mid-crisis

As Omar Choucair, CFO of SaaS company Trintech, helps his clients manage the downturn, he urges CFOs to remain open to expanding their duties.

By Jane Thier • May 17, 2020

Small-business specialist sees coronavirus crisis as way to help customers, retool financially

The CFO of payroll software provider Gusto sees the downturn as an opportunity to reevaluate costs, vendor relations and investment choices.

By Robert Freedman • May 13, 2020