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What to Expect as a Portfolio-Firm CFO Candidate

What to Expect as a Portfolio-Firm CFO Candidate

A search firm details the steps it takes to fill finance-chief positions at middle-market, PE-backed companies.

By Thomas Bonney and David Haslam | October 20, 2017

Finance Departments Still Facing Budget Cuts

Finance Departments Still Facing Budget Cuts

Finance teams will have to tighten their belts once more in 2017.

By Vincent Ryan | March 29, 2017

Metric of the Month: Cost Control Savvy

Metric of the Month: Cost Control Savvy

If your organization’s line-unit managers are flying by the seat of their pants when it comes to cost control, it’s time to step in.

By Mary Driscoll | January 9, 2017

ACA Is a Bane to Smaller Companies

ACA Is a Bane to Smaller Companies

Those with revenue of $10M to $50M would benefit if the law were replaced, says a small-business adviser.

By JoAnn Laing | December 15, 2016

From Base Stealer to Bone Healer: A CFO’s Journey

From Base Stealer to Bone Healer: A CFO’s Journey

Back problems spurred college baseball star Justin Irizarry to launch an orthopedic urgent care firm.

By David Katz | November 11, 2016

Five Employment Law Traps for CFOs

Five Employment Law Traps for CFOs

Hiring and firing employees comes with legal repercussions. If you're tasked with overseeing HR, pay attention.

By Scott J. Connolly | October 6, 2016

How Fragmentation is Killing Employee Engagement

Workplace Issues

How Fragmentation is Killing Employee Engagement

Fragmentation of roles leads to employees' lack of ownership and a quiet acceptance of things-as-they-are.

By Alexander Van Caeneghem and Jean-Marie Bequevort | August 9, 2016

Startup CFO’s Mantra: People First, Finance Second

Startup CFO’s Mantra: People First, Finance Second

Hiring the right people, giving them opportunities, and rewarding 'move-the-needle' behavior form the core of the job for Confluent's Cheryl Dalrymple.

By David McCann | July 21, 2016

Teens Find Summer Jobs After All

Teens Find Summer Jobs After All

Despite a tepid start in May, summer hiring of 16- to 19-year olds is outpacing 2015.

By Vincent Ryan | July 19, 2016

Fewer Than Half of IT Orgs Adding Headcount

Fewer Than Half of IT Orgs Adding Headcount

But only 19% of IT organizations are planning to cut staffing levels, says Computer Economics.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 28, 2016

Applications for Unemployment Fall

Applications for Unemployment Fall

Initial claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since April, 259,000.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 23, 2016

Zenefits to Make Second Round of Job Cuts

Zenefits to Make Second Round of Job Cuts

The human resources software startup is restructuring as it seeks to rebound from a compliance scandal.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 15, 2016

Are Your Customers Being Served?

Are Your Customers Being Served?

A CFO Research survey finds companies striving to improve post-sales service.

By David W. Owens | June 9, 2016

No More Teachers, No More Summer Jobs?

No More Teachers, No More Summer Jobs?

The summer jobs season for teens started slowly last month, as employment among 16- to 19-year-olds increased by only 156,000.

By Matthew Heller | June 8, 2016

Economic Optimism Rebounds From 3-Year Low

Economic Optimism Rebounds From 3-Year Low

Nineteen percent of business executives surveyed by the AICPA say their organizations are ready to hire immediately, up from 15% last quarter.

By Matthew Heller | June 3, 2016