Vincent Ryan, Author at CFO

Tracking GDP Growth Estimates: Weekly Stat

Tracking GDP Growth Estimates: Weekly Stat

The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model now projects 0% growth for the second quarter.

By Vincent Ryan | June 17, 2022

Joining a Tech Icon: Adobe CFO Dan Durn

Joining a Tech Icon: Adobe CFO Dan Durn

“Digital content and data are going to be the fuel of economic growth," said Durn, the former Applied Materials CFO.

By Vincent Ryan | June 16, 2022

For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go

For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go

Finance will have to learn to trust technology more and obsess over data accuracy less, say Gartner analysts.

By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2022

Equity Markets Near Stall Speed: Weekly Stat

Capital Markets

Equity Markets Near Stall Speed: Weekly Stat

Economic and market conditions have made equity capital raises a rare event in 2022.

By Vincent Ryan | June 3, 2022

CFOs Gather Once Again: A Conference Notebook

CFOs Gather Once Again: A Conference Notebook

Observations from The CFO Leadership Council event about the pivot to cash, an unusual use of HR staff, and a CFO with a 'blue-collar' image.

By Vincent Ryan | May 27, 2022

7 CFO Tips for Taking Your Company Public

7 CFO Tips for Taking Your Company Public

Before an IPO, or any capital raise, the most crucial question the CFO will be asked is, "Are we ready?" said Flywire CFO Mike Ellis.

By Vincent Ryan | May 23, 2022

Growth at ‘Any Cost’ Is Over: CFO Panel

Growth at ‘Any Cost’ Is Over: CFO Panel

At the CFO Leadership Conference, speakers noted inflation, tight labor markets, and higher interest rates change the way CFOs pursue growth.

By Vincent Ryan | May 19, 2022

Growing Pains: Stuck on Excel

Growing Pains: Stuck on Excel

As a company scales, the spreadsheet software can impede finance’s pursuit of efficiency.

By Vincent Ryan | May 12, 2022

Bearing the Higher Cost of Labor: Weekly Stat

Employee Benefits and Compensation

Bearing the Higher Cost of Labor: Weekly Stat

The gap between the rate of growth in the Employment Cost Index and inflation widened in March.

By Vincent Ryan | May 2, 2022

Temp to Top: Leanne Cunningham’s Ascent to CFO

Temp to Top: Leanne Cunningham’s Ascent to CFO

“Once I figured out it was a place I wanted to stay, I showed up every day trying to earn my spot,” said the Brown-Forman finance chief.

By Vincent Ryan | April 28, 2022

Pharma CFO Anthony Doyle Plans for Uncertainty

Pharma CFO Anthony Doyle Plans for Uncertainty

"People have a higher appetite for risk, knowing that they can do a lot of good," the BioCryst Pharmaceuticals CFO said.

By Vincent Ryan | April 21, 2022

Disrupting Insurance: CFO Teodora Gouneva

Disrupting Insurance: CFO Teodora Gouneva

“The minute you create an abundance of resources, that's when you’re not able to execute well or efficiently deliver results.”

By Vincent Ryan | April 18, 2022

The Fed Gets Ready to Taper: Weekly Stat

The Fed Gets Ready to Taper: Weekly Stat

The Federal Reserve will attempt to shrink its massive securities portfolio to pre-pandemic levels.

By Vincent Ryan | April 11, 2022

Leading Finance at an AI Unicorn: Stephane Berthier

Leading Finance at an AI Unicorn: Stephane Berthier

"Retention is not just about money; it’s about opportunities. Do employees feel connected to the leadership? Do they believe in the company’s vision?"

By Vincent Ryan | April 4, 2022

CFOs: Unfilled Jobs Negatively Affecting Revenue, Operations

Human Capital Management

CFOs: Unfilled Jobs Negatively Affecting Revenue, Operations

Hiring difficulties are forcing some companies to explore labor-saving technologies and extend existing employees' hours.

By Vincent Ryan | March 31, 2022