Technology
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Inframark's cloud rollout in HR, payroll yields 'massive saving,' CFO says
When the program went live, "only three to four people had problems with their pay slip, which is phenomenal," Inframark CFO John Freebody told CFO Dive.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 20, 2019 -
FCC approves T-Mobile, Sprint merger
The merger will help T-Mobile accelerate 5G rollout and enable it to offer high-speed home internet, the company says.
By Chris Teale • Oct. 18, 2019 -
CFO, CIO are 'natural partners' in data privacy regulation
Bernard Huger, CFO of OneLogin, said finance chiefs can be strategic leaders, as privacy and control of data becomes paramount.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Digital coin offering effectively an unregistered IPO, SEC says
The Telegram Group's $1.7 billion sale of its digital coin offering is based on investor expectations they'll benefit from the company's open network, but the SEC argues otherwise.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Move to subscription-based licensing a risk worth taking, CFO says
Software company 1E wrestled with poor revenue visibility and end-of-year volatility under its old perpetual licensing model.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 11, 2019 -
After New York and San Francisco, these 9 metro areas offer the most tech talent
Companies can find tech talent by shifting into mid-to-small markets, iCIMS said.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 10, 2019 -
CPAs out, communicators in, as storytelling supplants number crunching
Once digital tools do most of the heavy lifting in the finance and accounting functions, softer skills — emotional intelligence and communication — will become core to CFOs' teams.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Most blockchain applications sunk in the 'trough of disillusionment,' Gartner says
CFOs should take a wait-and-see attitude until blockchain technology, which promises to be useful in some payables, receivables, and compliance applications, proves itself.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Companies shifting from 'save-to-grow' to 'save-to-transform' mindset
To meet growing technological advances, business across the globe are focusing to cut costs before expanding, according to a new Deloitte study.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 08, 2019 -
How to use RPA to increase back-office efficiency
CFOs have been interested in RPA as it applies to automating aspects of the accounting function but the technology can be applied throughout the enterprise for potential operational efficiencies.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Fintech streamlines business payments across credit card, ACH and wire services
Brex, a unicorn startup, endeavors to equip businesses to pay invoices and bill customers in one system while earning rewards points redeemable for cash back, travel and air miles.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 06, 2019 -
Cornerstone saw ARRs double after pivoting from services to products
After making its name as one of the original SaaS companies, Cornerstone faced a decision: stick with services as the space became crowded or move into products.
By Robert Freedman • Oct. 06, 2019 -
RPA can save finance teams 25K working hours, study claims
Avoidable rework can take up to 30% of a full-time employee's time, according to a Gartner study released this week.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Automating accounts receivable could maximize efficiency, CEO says
Jared King, CEO of automated accounts receivable platform Invoiced, tells CFO Dive how automating parts of the finance function can double output.
By Jane Thier • Oct. 01, 2019 -
CFO or CIO can lead digital transformation, but cooperation is key
Company leadership must buy in before expecting staff to get on board. That requires the two executives to identify the technology and the value it will bring.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 30, 2019 -
Manual AP systems cost companies up to $20 per invoice to process
Automation can help reduce processing costs to $5 per invoice by improving cash flow, reducing late payments, generating early-payment discounts, better using staff time and curtailing fraud and errors.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 26, 2019 -
CFO helps chart strategy for moving supply-chain tech from government to business
Savi Technology is leveraging its IoT technology in the commercial sector after making its name in federal RFID defense contracting.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 26, 2019 -
BlackBerry CFO to become chief revenue officer
The technology company believes Steven Capelli's move to the new position will spur renewed growth and longevity.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 26, 2019 -
CFO to share CEO duties at WeWork with co-chair
WeWork CFO Artie Minson was a chief backer of the idea the fast-growing company would reach an IPO valuation of $50B.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 26, 2019 -
After decades of promise, finance automation coming into its own
Cloud-based SaaS applications are seen as game changers.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 24, 2019 -
CFO sees his role as chief storyteller while biotech firm relies on capital raises
Even if market conditions are favorable, capital raises need CFO to assemble team that can excite investors about company's promise.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 23, 2019 -
Automation can turn AP into profit center, attract millennials
Finance chiefs are saving accounts payable costs by earning early-payment discounts, issuing fewer paper checks, catching fraud and reducing duplicate payments and other mistakes.
By Robert Freedman • Sept. 20, 2019 -
Sikich seeks to deliver RPA to mid-market finance teams
"CFOs need to be very involved in the technology and operations sides of their business," CFO Ryan Spohn said.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 18, 2019 -
Nearly 75% of finance execs predict greater involvement in tech, ops and talent
CFOs should view data as the foundation upon which everything else gets built, according to Gina Gutzeit of FTI Consulting.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 17, 2019 -
86% of finance execs expect digital transformation to have high impact
RPA and other technological advancements will reshape how finance does its work within two to three years, a Hackett Group survey shows.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 16, 2019
