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4 Strategic Priorities for the Modern CFO

4 Strategic Priorities for the Modern CFO

Address mediocre performance, move away from traditional biases about technology, nurture talent, and give workers purpose and meaning.

By Chris Spurio | January 27, 2023

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending January 27

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending January 27

Campbell Soup Company, Western Union, Extreme Networks, Splunk, Fortune Brands, Stanley Black & Decker, Vince, Jacobs, Metagenics

By Lauren Muskett | January 27, 2023

The Continuous Improvement Mindset: RXO’s Jamie Harris

The Continuous Improvement Mindset: RXO’s Jamie Harris

The veteran CFO is driving the trucking brokerage spinoff of XPO Logistics toward process efficiency, organic growth, and market share gains.

By Vincent Ryan | January 27, 2023

75% of CFOs Embrace Double Digit Spending Increases

75% of CFOs Embrace Double Digit Spending Increases

CFOs want to spend more, but access to capital is the challenge, per the CFO Alliance sentiment report.

By Adam Zaki | January 26, 2023

How CFOs Can Make Crypto Less Cryptic

Risk & Compliance

How CFOs Can Make Crypto Less Cryptic

Crypto and fintech companies should focus on these accounting systems and processes to help keep finances in order.

By Eric Segal | January 26, 2023

The 6 a.m. CFO: How McHenry County’s Kevin Bueso Starts His Day

The 6 a.m. CFO: How McHenry County’s Kevin Bueso Starts His Day

Bueso reflects on his childhood in Honduras when work gets stressful, and what it means to be a fan of FC Barcelona.

By CFO Editorial Staff | January 26, 2023

2023 Recession Could Last 3 Quarters

2023 Recession Could Last 3 Quarters

That's the prediction of The Conference Board. But some economists project the U.S. will avoid a contraction in GDP altogether.

By Vincent Ryan | January 25, 2023

64% of CFOs Predict Net Profit Growth in 2023

Planning for Growth

64% of CFOs Predict Net Profit Growth in 2023

CFOs are widely focused on reducing costs, spotting M&A opportunities, and restructuring supply chains, per Grant Thornton.

By Adam Zaki | January 25, 2023

76% of PE CFOs Say Talent Retainment is Key to Remaining Competitive: Weekly Stat

Talent Management

76% of PE CFOs Say Talent Retainment is Key to Remaining Competitive: Weekly Stat

Cost management was near the bottom of the list of strategic priorities for private equity CFOs, according to recent EY data.

By Adam Zaki | January 25, 2023

3 CFO Trends to Watch in 2023

3 CFO Trends to Watch in 2023

Investing in digital transformation, addressing new workforce models, and staying adaptable will be key to surviving a potentially volatile year.

By Wendy Stewart | January 24, 2023

2023 Outlook: 5 Finance Risks to Monitor This Year

Risk Management

2023 Outlook: 5 Finance Risks to Monitor This Year

Inflation and recession, disgruntled workers, higher borrowing costs, and more — risks lurk everywhere in 2023.

By Vincent Ryan | January 23, 2023

A CFO’s Closing Thoughts: ArcBest’s David Cobb

A CFO’s Closing Thoughts: ArcBest’s David Cobb

"CFOs should consider how their work affects others ... investing in building relationships and not taking a leadership role for granted."

By Adam Zaki | January 20, 2023

How Convertible Benefits Can Help CFOs Reduce Costs and Minimize Turnover

How Convertible Benefits Can Help CFOs Reduce Costs and Minimize Turnover

Repurposing unused PTO into benefits employees want — such as retirement contributions — ensures money spent on benefits supports employees’ needs.

By Rob Whalen | January 20, 2023

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending January 20

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending January 20

Authentic Brands, Payoneer, Evercore, Tenet Healthcare, nCino, Employ, Capsida Biotherapeutics, Everlaw, Kingstone

By Lauren Muskett | January 20, 2023