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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 -
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 -
Q&A
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 Adam Zaki • May 2, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
âRetentionâ editorâs 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 -
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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Mastering the IPO: Lacework CFO Andrew Casey
“Recent listings suggest that the IPO window may be opening up.”
By Bob Violino • April 25, 2024 -
The 6 a.m. CFO: How Kompriseâs 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 -
ADMâs 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 -
âCulture shiftâ editorâs 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Alphabet CFO Ruth Poratâs 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 -
Q&A
OnlyFans 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 -
Customers Bancorp fires CFO for âcause,â 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 -
âCost of Growthâ editorâs note for April 15, 2024
Sneakers and slide rules.
By Andy Burt • April 15, 2024 -
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 -
CFOs on the move: Week ending April 12
New CFOs at KFC Global, Brightcove, Illumina, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • April 12, 2024 -
Q&A
Siemens Mobility NAâs CFO Bernd Blumenstein Drives Change for 176 Year-Old Company
As a regional CFO of a 176-year-old company, Blumenstein explains his part in the organization’s shift from a manufacturer to a technology provider.
By Adam Zaki • April 11, 2024 -
The 6 a.m. CFO: How the Savannah Bananasâ Dr. Tim Naddy Starts His Day
Naddy shares how he structures his mornings, his favorite quote, and what his walk out song would be.
By CFO Editorial Staff • April 11, 2024 -
âFinancial Controlsâ Editorâs Note for April 8, 2024
Recent stories indicate that leadership morals are not enough to keep a company safe. An internal controls framework is critical as well.
By Andy Burt • April 8, 2024 -
Royal Bank of Canada Fires CFO Over Undisclosed Personal Relationship
The internal investigation that ousted Nadine Ahn may result in forfeiture of significant compensation due to misconduct.
By Andy Burt • April 8, 2024 -
Former Indiana Schools CFO Charged With Corruption, Theft
Scott Bumgardner faces 21 felony charges for corrupt business influence and theft, as the school system looks to recover the missing funds while shoring up its financial controls.
By Andy Burt • April 5, 2024