Nearly one in three finance roles now call for AI skills: Datarails

AI-related mentions in accountant job postings recorded the fastest growth over a 12-month period, the research found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 24, 2026

Mastercard bets AI-powered virtual CFOs can fill gap at small firms

The company’s new “virtual CFO” tool is tailored for “lean teams” and designed to augment — not replace — human leadership, Mastercard’s Mark Barnett said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 24, 2026

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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

AI as finance pain reliever: Tabs CFO

Today’s CFOs are looking for ways AI can ease specific, long-time pain points, Tabs’ Ali Hussain said.

By Grace Noto • March 23, 2026

Rivian quietly walks back 2027 profitability target

The EV maker no longer expects to be adjusted EBITDA positive in 2027 as it focuses on autonomous vehicle technology efforts, including a multi-year partnership with Uber.

By Grace Noto • March 20, 2026

White House calls for ‘minimally burdensome’ federal AI rules

The administration urged Congress to avoid creating new federal rule-making bodies for AI and instead lean on existing agencies and industry-led standards.

By Alexei Alexis • March 20, 2026

Sen. Blackburn releases draft of sweeping AI proposal

The Republican’s comprehensive draft bill calls for reporting of AI-related job impacts, with stiff penalties for covered entities that fail to comply. 

By Alexei Alexis • March 19, 2026

GM CFO: Lower EV growth presents opportunity

GM is looking to get its EV cash headwind “behind us” by the end of its second quarter, CFO Paul Jacobson said Wednesday.

By Grace Noto • March 19, 2026

CFOs turn to AI for pricing as affordability concerns rise

Almost three-fourths of finance chiefs say affordability concerns have affected their pricing strategies, Grant Thornton found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 18, 2026

AI boom drives worker compensation cuts, study finds

Both jobs and paychecks are taking a hit as companies ramp up AI spending to avoid falling behind competitors, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • March 17, 2026

GenAI gains ground in M&A, but post-deal adoption lags

The technology is helping companies streamline pre-deal work such as market research and due diligence, an Accenture survey found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 17, 2026

CFOs, tax leaders look to revamp data in AI age, EY leader says

Increased information and regulatory requirements are opening the door for tax leaders to get the funds they need for data innovation, EY’s Daren Campbell said.

By Grace Noto • March 13, 2026

Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack

The medtech company, which identified the attack on Wednesday, revealed in an update that its order processing, manufacturing and shipping have been disrupted.

By Ricky Zipp , David Jones • March 13, 2026

One CFO’s journey from light ChatGPT user to cautious AI convert

Despite the debate that pits humans against AI, people who know how to partner with the technology will reshape the future of work, insightsoftware's CFO writes.

By Josh Schauer • March 13, 2026

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

“What we’re seeing now is uncertainty reentering the system at exactly the wrong time,” KPMG’s Brian Higgins said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 12, 2026

CHG-Meridian CFO: Building a data-first company culture

Consistent data quality and governance are crucial for CFOs to act as the “copilots” of business strategy, CHG-Meridian’s CFO Ulrich Bergmann said.

By Grace Noto • March 11, 2026

Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

In a document released Friday, the administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

By Eric Geller • March 10, 2026

How the CFO is fast becoming a chief value officer

Today’s CFO faces pressure to bring greater technical savvy, faster response times and deeper operational insight, writes Tipalti’s Manish Vrishaketu.

By Manish Vrishaketu • March 10, 2026

Block, Amazon drive tech layoff surge, intensifying AI debate

The tech industry reported a total of 33,330 layoffs in the first two months of 2026 — a 51% increase from the year-earlier period, outplacement firm Challenger said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 10, 2026

New general-purpose Amazon EC2 M8i and M8i-flex instances are now available

M8i and M8i-flex instances are ideal for running general purpose workloads such as general web application servers, virtual desktops, batch processing, microservices, databases, and enterprise applications.

By Channy Yun (윤석찬) • March 9, 2026

IRS adds AI abuse, capital gains fraud to ‘dirty dozen’ tax scam list

AI is not only being used to impersonate the IRS but also to gather taxpayer and corporate information, says Nina Tross of the National Society of Tax Professionals.

By Stephen Joyce • March 6, 2026

GitLab aims for greater investor transparency under new CFO

The shift comes as investors in major software companies increasingly prioritize forward expectations and visibility into demand trends, not just top-line revenue.

By Alexei Alexis • March 4, 2026

CFOs must be ‘very specific’ about AI ROI metrics: West Monroe

For CFOs growing tired of sweeping AI generalizations, identifying specific KPIs for its use can enable a more disciplined — and financially rewarding — approach, West Monroe’s Connor Augustyn said.

By Grace Noto • March 3, 2026

AI training efforts give ROI a boost

Data and AI literacy have emerged as critical skills in the enterprise as the value of investments comes into focus, according to a DataCamp report.

By Roberto Torres • March 3, 2026

Tech firm Asana’s CFO resigns after less than two years in seat

CFO Sonalee Parekh will be replaced by Aziz Megji, who currently serves as head of financial planning and analysis at the software firm.

By Alexei Alexis • March 3, 2026

6 CFO tips for confronting data challenges as AI scales

CFOs have visibility into every major data touchpoint, making them uniquely positioned to reduce silos, writes Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

By Siqi Chen • March 3, 2026