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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 24

    New CFOs at Anthropic, VF Corporation, Jabil, CEC Entertainment and Ralph Lauren.   

    By May 24, 2024
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    From the ranch to the C-suite: Xactly CFO Jason Godley

    “Uncertainty is one of the more common challenges faced by every CFO, so being able to navigate through it is ever more critical.”

    By Bob Violino • May 23, 2024
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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How ServiceRocket’s Joy Mbanugo starts her day

    “Leadership is the most important factor in whether a team succeeds or fails.” 

    By CFO Editorial Staff • May 23, 2024
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    ‘AI stalls’ editor’s note for May 20, 2024

    The hidden costs of AI implementation.

    By May 20, 2024
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    Stepping out of the comfort zone: Vena’s CFO Melissa Howatson

    “I was getting close to 10 years in [my previous job], and I asked myself whether it might be best to be a little less comfortable.”

    By May 20, 2024
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 17

    New finance chief appointments at Northrop Grumman, Charles Schwab and Saia.   

    By May 17, 2024
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    ‘Quality audits protect people,’ PCAOB Chair Erica Williams says

    “As leaders, we must set the tone from the top down.” 

    By May 16, 2024
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    CFOs play a critical role in getting diversity programs right

    CFOs should establish benchmarks that tie diversity to improved business results.

    By Jay Titus • May 16, 2024
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    Former top NJ law firm CFO pleads guilty to $1.5M embezzlement

    John Dunlea’s lawyer called it a difficult day for “a highly successful professional and caring family man, who made a terrible decision that he regrets and for which he will pay for the rest of his life.”

    By May 14, 2024
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    ‘Always be closing’ editor’s note for May 13, 2024

    The first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. The second prize is a set of steak knives. The third prize is you're fired. You get the picture?

    By May 13, 2024
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 10

    CFO changes at Ford, UPS, Instacart, Crocs, Rockwell Automation, and more.   

    By May 10, 2024
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    Can CPA requirement changes solve finance’s talent shortage?

    Is it time to rethink the 150-hour rule and CPA requirements? Ogilvy’s Stacey Ryan-Cornelius, Eide Bailly’s Lori Love, The CFO Alliance’s Nick Araco, Jr. and FloQast’s Razzak Jallow weigh in.  

    By May 10, 2024
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    Bringing sales expertise to finance: Transcend CFO Lisa VanPatten

    “I was anxious to get back into the CFO role to see how I could use this new knowledge to help elevate a business.”

    By May 9, 2024
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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Prophix’s Aaron Levine starts his day

    “In business, many things are beyond our control. One thing that we can control is how quickly we move.”  

    By CFO Editorial Staff • May 9, 2024
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    Wolverine World Wide names new CFO, reports 34% revenue decline

    Despite the revenue dip, the Merrell owner said results were better than expected as it continues restructuring plan.

    By Laurel Deppen • May 8, 2024
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    ‘Reset’ Editor’s note for May 6, 2024

    "Clearing the mechanism" isn't just a business phrase, but rather, a way of understanding life's pursuits.

    By May 6, 2024
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    Why I never want to be a CFO again: Former CleanSpark CFO Lori Love

    “I always give 150% in everything I do, and I couldn’t do that anymore as a CFO.”

    By May 3, 2024
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 3

    New CFOs at Manchester United, PODS, Cognex, A+E Networks, and more. 

    By May 3, 2024
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    Ogilvy Global CFO Stacey Ryan-Cornelius: Leadership through creativity

    “I try to approach my career ambitiously, I always have a two or three-year plan no matter who I’m with or what role I'm in.”

    By May 2, 2024
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    Chemours CFO Jonathan Lock resigns following code of ethics violations

    Lock will forfeit his severance but retain company stock options that were vested prior to resignation. 

    By May 1, 2024
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    Raymond of New Jersey CFO in court over Williams Sonoma contract fraud

    “Greed can easily overtake one’s ability to be content. Mr. Nardone abused his position as the Chief Financial Officer and conspired with others to secure favorable contracts only to end up in court.” 

    By April 30, 2024
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    ‘Retention’ editor’s note for April 29, 2024

    Noncompetes are a thing of the past (mostly), but makes retention of key personnel all the more important.

    By April 29, 2024
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending April 26

    New CFOs at Dave & Buster’s, Nordson, Clover Health, Simpro, and more.   

    By April 26, 2024
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    Mastering the IPO: Lacework CFO Andrew Casey

    “Recent listings suggest that the IPO window may be opening up.”  

    By Bob Violino • April 25, 2024
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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Komprise’s Craig Gomulka starts his day

    “I'm a strong believer in the importance of leading by example, meaning, your actions speak louder than your words.”   

    By CFO Editorial Staff • April 25, 2024