Ex-Pfizer CFO talks tactics for first-timers

Frank D’Amelio, a veteran finance chief, says being ‘a player on the field’ is key for success during unpredictable times.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 30, 2023

5 questions for CFOs before selecting subscription KPIs

Selecting the right subscription KPIs is imperative for CFOs looking to drive shareholder value.

By Ryan Citro, Max Bulger and Benjamin Thiesen, Ernst and Young LLP • Jan. 30, 2023

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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

CFO FP&A Close-up: finance function’s ‘octopus’

Between intergenerational differences and specific skillsets, CFOs need to get a handle on how FP&A execs operate.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 27, 2023

5 CFO tips for boosting tech ROI

CFOs are overhauling their technology budgets as inflation, slumping economic growth and other external forces jeopardize their earnings targets.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 27, 2023

How to balance growth and cash flow amid uncertain demand

Meritech Capital partner joins Airbase CFO to discuss metrics as a framework for when to say ‘no’.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 26, 2023

KPMG primes shrinking CFO, CPA pipeline

The shortage of accountants is one of the main concerns keeping KPMG’s Greg Engel up at night. The firm is teaming up with universities to expand the talent pool.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 25, 2023

Several states cut corporate tax rates for 2023

Many states are competing for businesses by reducing corporate tax rates as of Jan. 1, the Tax Foundation said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 25, 2023

Twitter headquarters landlord files unpaid rent suit

The suit filed against Twitter comes as a surge of tech firms have announced massive layoffs along with plans to trim real estate costs.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 24, 2023

Working from home boosts working time: NBER paper

The number of U.S. employees who work remotely has more than tripled during the pandemic. Workers who forgo a commute spend more time at work, researchers said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 24, 2023

Tyson CFO pleads guilty to trespassing, intoxication charges: report

John Randal Tyson pleaded guilty to charges of public intoxication and trespassing. The move marks a change from one month earlier when he pleaded not guilty.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 24, 2023

More companies report falling profit margins: NABE

U.S. businesses in the new year face signs that the economy is cooling, including a tapering in consumer spending and a pullback in factory output.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 23, 2023

PE CFOs cite global recession as top concern: EY

Private equity C-suite leaders cited the possibility of a global recession as their biggest worry, while talent management also remains a top priority.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 23, 2023

Stanley Black & Decker names new CFO

Former Fortune Brands executive Patrick Hallinan joins the manufacturer as it pursues a $1.5 billion cost-saving plan.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 23, 2023

Motorcycle retailer RumbleOn taps new CFO

The Irving, Tex.-based company is swapping in a new CFO just under a year after the outgoing finance chief took the finance reins.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 23, 2023

Unions lose clout even amid high-profile organizing gains

The wages of workers unaffiliated with a union have risen faster in recent years than those of their unionized counterparts.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 20, 2023

SMEs fall behind on addressing climate change

A readiness gap is emerging between small and large companies in terms of their responses to climate change risks.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 20, 2023

Retailers juggle sustainability, growing cost-cutting mandates

CFOs are weighing costs more closely — even as they seek to trim the environmental impact of everything from packaging to shipping and return practices.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 20, 2023

Billtrust plots growth in B2B

Although many companies are pulling back spending amid the murkier economic climate, new CEO Sunil Rajasekar said the B2B payments firm is not. 

By Caitlin Mullen • Jan. 19, 2023

How CFOs can come to terms with pay transparency

Pay range disclosure mandates are on the rise. Finance leaders need to understand how these laws can both help and hurt them.

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 19, 2023

Weak retail sales, manufacturing signal cooling economy

The Fed’s fight against inflation, while showing some recent signs of success, may dim prospects for economic growth.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 18, 2023

3 reasons to make accounts receivable a top priority

Unpaid invoices take a nasty bite out of cash flow. Dean Kaplan writes that taking time early on to evaluate receivables and stratify accounts for fast attention will pay off.

By Dean Kaplan • Jan. 18, 2023

Wendy’s US CFO resigns amid shake-up

The Dublin, Ohio-based hamburger chain is losing its U.S. CFO to another restaurant company as Wendy’s redesigns its organizational structure to pursue a long-term growth strategy. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2023

Biotech CFOs sharpen financing tactics for lean times

In today’s challenging market, some biotech companies are going the extra mile to keep their existing investors, reopening earlier rounds and moving to rolling closings.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 17, 2023

‘Scope creep’ challenging audit committees: CAQ

Audit committees are taking on more responsibilities as the SEC writes several rules requiring more detailed corporate disclosure.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 13, 2023

Pension funding holds flat, higher costs loom

Pension and retirement plans can be a key benefit that helps employers attract and retain workers. They may carry higher costs for companies in 2023.

By Dawn Wotapka • Jan. 12, 2023