State workforce development initiatives help businesses strike a bullseye when targeting talent

People are moving to Florida in droves. Now companies are keying in on how the state keeps their workforce at its best.

Oct. 18, 2021

Catching mistakes before they catch you: Why you should apply automation to your risk management strategy

Manual processes do not offer real-time visibility into the close process, so organizations lose valuable insights on existing or potential risk.

Oct. 18, 2021

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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

Boards facing regulatory scrutiny intensify focus on ESG

Corporate directors are waking up to the need to weave sustainability best practices into business strategy, surveys show.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 15, 2021

Fed-backed panel of companies urges quicker pace to LIBOR phaseout

A group of financial services companies echoed recent regulatory warnings about market instability and called for more robust efforts to wind down LIBOR before a Dec. 31 deadline.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 14, 2021

Ill-timed 409A valuations said to risk hurting company talent hunts

Getting the share price valued before it’s needed can lead to over-pricing, which can make employees’ deferred compensation too expensive to access.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 13, 2021

Small business optimism falls amid inflation, labor shortage

Small businesses are responding to a tight labor market with plans to raise compensation during the next three months, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 13, 2021

5 new responsibilities for the beyond-finance CFO

New survey shows that CFOs are refining their new and growing roles by addressing five key areas.

By Chris Wright, Managing Director, Global Leader, Business Performance Improvement Practice • Oct. 11, 2021

Labor shortage will ease amid vaccinations, reopenings: Fitch

Although CFOs currently face a tight labor market, a large pool of available workers will likely begin seeking employment as vaccination rates rise and the delta variant recedes.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 8, 2021

The enduring significance of the strategic partner CFO

Now more than ever, McKinsey's new global survey finds, finance leaders using their unique position and capabilities is key for driving the company forward.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2021

60% of organizations experienced wage inflation in 2Q21: Gartner

The survey, conducted among 111 global CFOs in July, found 74% of finance leaders to be concerned with input price inflation’s impact on their companies’ profitability. 

By Jane Thier • Oct. 7, 2021

Companies expect surge in health care costs in 2022

Employees will probably step up their use of medical services after postponing routine care during the worst of the pandemic, says Willis Towers Watson. 

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 6, 2021

Companies see consumption pricing as revenue booster

As the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) accelerates, charging by use rather than by users can make sense.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 5, 2021

BLADE controller on how he built his procure-to-pay process

The system can improve spend management even if not every vendor provides the most value, Gil Adler said.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 1, 2021

IPOs, mergers surge as dealmakers ride post-lockdown rebound

Executives considering IPOs should act without delay and take advantage of favorable and vulnerable market conditions, EY said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 30, 2021

Health benefits an asset, not a cost, as talent wars heat up, CFOs say

“Value on investment” is a better way to look at health insurance costs than ROI, says a benefits specialist. 

By Ted Knutson • Sept. 30, 2021

Adapting expense reimbursements to long-term remote work

A clear policy and an automated tool to ensure compliance can protect your organization from unnecessary costs while employees do their jobs off-site.    

By Jessica Staley • Sept. 29, 2021

As CEOs push for office returns, CFOs don't mind staying put

While many CEOs, most notably those in banking, push for a return to the office, most CFOs have found that finance-related tasks get done just as well from home.

By Jane Thier • Sept. 27, 2021

AB InBev CFO: 'You can't hide when a pandemic hits'

“The whole debate over finance and ESG, that you either choose one of the other, is a false dilemma. They go hand in hand,” Fernando Tennenbaum said.

By Jane Thier • Sept. 24, 2021

CFOs could benefit as investors flock to continuation funds

Once considered a way to address troubled companies, this specialized co-investment opportunity is newly focused on star portfolio performers.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 21, 2021

Companies seek out loans tying repayment costs to ESG performance

The move can be a way to counter greenwashing concerns by offering up a concrete metric that puts money on the line. 

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 20, 2021

BlackRock losing 'patience' on pace of corporate ESG disclosure

The hedge funds that lead most proxy battles seek to ride a rising tide of investor concern about sustainability.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2021

Prior to WarnerMedia merger, Discovery CFO prioritizes subscriptions, balance sheet health

“I have no doubt we’re creating one of the absolutely leading content powerhouses in the world,” Gunnar Wiedenfels says. 

By Jane Thier • Sept. 16, 2021

CFO optimism towards economy declining, M&A interest rising: survey

Respondents to Deloitte's CFO Signals survey lowered expectations for revenue, earnings, spending and dividends, and raised them for hiring and salaries.

By Jane Thier • Sept. 16, 2021

DailyPay CFO on the burgeoning trend of on-demand pay

Allowing employees to withdraw money between pay periods increases their job satisfaction, which leads to higher company growth and valuation, Scot Parnell says. 

By Jane Thier • Sept. 14, 2021

Retailers missing out on tax incentives for ecommerce retooling

The types of innovation for which retailers can get state and federal tax credits is broader than many finance leaders realize, and the process is simplified, thanks to automation.

By Ajay Wanchoo and Gregory Bocchino • Sept. 14, 2021