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CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 10
CFO changes at Ford, UPS, Instacart, Crocs, Rockwell Automation, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • 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 Adam Zaki • May 10, 2024 -
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Q&ABringing 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 Sandra Beckwith • 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 Andy Burt • 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 Adam Zaki • 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 Lauren Muskett • May 3, 2024 -
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Q&AOgilvy 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 Adam Zaki • 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 Andy Burt • 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 Adam Zaki • 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 Andy Burt • 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 Lauren Muskett • April 26, 2024 -
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Q&AMastering 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 -
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ADM’s CFO to resign amid DOJ investigation
The 20-year veteran of the company will stay on in a “non-executive” capacity until later this year.
By Adam Zaki • April 23, 2024 -
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‘Culture shift’ editor’s note for April 22, 2024
Google's actions this past week raise the question of what it takes to reshape a corporate culture.
By Andy Burt • April 22, 2024 -
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CFOs navigate the weeds of cannabis accounting to drive industry growth
“When controlling growth, we advise to test the market first before they go out and spend a ton of capital.”
By Adam Zaki • April 19, 2024 -
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David Ostrove, former Long Island school CFO, sentenced up to 25 years
Ostrove was referred to as “a charlatan and a brazen thief” by State Supreme Court Justice John Collins.
By Adam Zaki • April 19, 2024 -
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CFOs On the Move: Week ending April 19
New finance chiefs at Exact Sciences, Siemens Government Technologies, and Bloom Energy.
By Lauren Muskett • April 19, 2024 -
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Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat’s internal memo reveals Google finance team restructuring, layoffs
“The tech sector is in the midst of a tremendous platform shift with Al,” Porat wrote in the internal memo, indicating the company would reallocate its assets to other tech initiatives.
By Andy Burt • April 18, 2024 -
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Q&AOnlyFans CFO Lee Taylor: Building scalable finance to lead creator economy
“One of the unique things about OnlyFans is its self-funding. We have always been profitable and cash-generative.”
By Adam Zaki • April 18, 2024 -
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Customers Bancorp fires CFO for ‘cause,’ promotes insider to top spot
Following Carla Leibold’s immediate termination, the bank promoted Philip Watkins to the parent company’s top chief finance spot.
By Andy Burt • April 17, 2024 -
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‘Cost of Growth’ editor’s note for April 15, 2024
Sneakers and slide rules.
By Andy Burt • April 15, 2024 -
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Chicago transit oversight board CFO: Strategy creation to execution
“We've been driving innovation in core areas like budgeting, financial reporting, and IT. This collaborative spirit positions us for continued success,” Kevin Bueso said.
By Adam Zaki • April 12, 2024
