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Making the Leap There are many ways to get to the top spot in finance.

Alix Stuart, CFO Magazine
November 1, 2008

Spot-on re CFO Spot: While this article hits on appropriate points and checkboxes regarding the CFO spot, it is the "When Help Isn't Just Wanted, but Needed" section that impels me to comment.

I first became a CFO at 35 and my approach was the same as Alan's in the article. Convey to the CEO/Board that a strong, well-rounded CFO is what the company needs to grow the business. Thus,I have been the first CFO/Acting CFO of eight companies. My first such experience was with a ten corporation, seven state wholesale nursery and my eighth was with the fastest growing technology company in CT.

I have moved on after growing their cash flows, revenue, number of employees, and stakeholder wealth. That is still the ultimate measure, to maximize long-term stakeholder wealth...at a half billion dollars and counting, the next company should grasp the potential.
Jack Henrie
ERGO.LLC@cox.net; Posted by John Henrie | Dec 10, 2008 11:07 PM ET