CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 31

NBCUniversal hires a new CFO ahead of its spinoff from Comcast, Adidas names a new finance chief and VF Corp.’s chief financial officer resigns.

By Lauren Muskett • July 31, 2026

Are you taking time off this summer? CFO Peer Audit

As finance chiefs take on wider tasks, we asked a few how they’re approaching summer vacations these days.

By Dan Niepow , Adam Zaki • July 31, 2026

How The Glo Companies outgrew founder-led finance

The rapidly growing sensory toy maker's CEO and fractional CFO share how they were profitable before they prepared for a Series A and are now nearing the point where they may need a full-time CFO.

By Adam Zaki • July 31, 2026

CleanSpark CFO on shifting from bitcoin mining to AI data centers

As CleanSpark enters the AI infrastructure race, President and CFO Gary Vecchiarelli explains why the company believes its biggest strategic bet is also its most logical one.

By Adam Zaki • July 30, 2026

CrossCountry Consulting’s new co-CEOs say billable hour is ‘waning’

In recent interviews, Amy Bjarnason and Neil Smith discuss why the billable hour is under pressure, how AI is impacting entry-level hiring and what today’s CFOs expect from advisers.

By Adam Zaki • July 28, 2026

Audi CFO calls for realignment with Volkswagen: Trial Balance

"Global pressures are an increasing pressure to act," said Juergen Rittersberger after the company reported earnings on Monday.

By Adam Zaki , Lauren Muskett • July 27, 2026

The CFO’s guide to building a personal brand

Branding experts share how finance leaders can build executive presence to stand out on LinkedIn and within the C-suite.

By Adam Zaki • July 24, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 24

Dow Jones hires Dun & Bradstreet's former CFO, Chanel names a Pernod Ricard exec as finance chief and Albertsons' CFO plans retirement.

By Lauren Muskett • July 24, 2026

Wellhub CFO Bruno Annicq on AI beyond automation

The former McKinsey consultant explains why leaving consulting changed how he thinks about leadership and decision-making. 

By Adam Zaki • July 23, 2026

The 6 a.m. CFO: How OneTrust’s Doug Owens starts his day

Owens discusses his morning office walks to connect with teams, the value of giving people grace and his former job milking dairy cows before entering finance.

By CFO.com editorial staff • July 23, 2026

Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans wins ruling, awaits decision on job

A federal judge ordered a name-clearing hearing after finding the former FEMA finance chief was denied due process before President Donald Trump ordered her firing last year.

By Adam Zaki • July 20, 2026

OpenAI CFO details ‘scorecard’ for measuring AI’s worth

As questions about artificial intelligence grow louder and more pointed, Sarah Friar laid out a four-part process designed to help business leaders understand the technology’s cost and value.

By Adam Zaki , Dan Niepow • July 17, 2026

New filings widen Uncle Nearest case tied to former CFO

A court-appointed receiver fired the whiskey company’s founders and expanded claims tied to former CFO Michael Senzaki’s alleged misconduct.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2026

13 buzzwords CFOs should know for H2 2026

From AI-washing to friendshoring, these are the terms CFOs are likely to hear in upcoming conversations with team members, sales representatives, fellow executives and human resources.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2026

NBC broadcaster Michael Barkann: CFOs should listen like journalists

The longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster told attendees at a recent AchieveNEXT webinar that when leaders actively listen, it helps build trust and prepare for high-pressure moments.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 17

Allstate hires CoStar Group’s chief financial officer, PVH appoints a Sephora exec as CFO and Klaviyo names a new finance chief.

By Lauren Muskett • July 17, 2026

ACCA President Melanie Proffitt on the future of global accounting

The CFO turned global accounting body president shares how the future of accounting is changing across the 180 countries her organization operates in.

By Adam Zaki • July 16, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 10

Julius Baer appoints a Standard Chartered exec as CFO, Kyndryl and Costa Coffee name new finance chiefs and United Natural Foods reshuffles its C-suite.

By Lauren Muskett • July 10, 2026

Teikametrics CFO says the career path he took is disappearing

Brian Beaupre explains how AI is upending early-career finance, how he prioritizes networking and why tomorrow’s CFO will need new skills to get into the role.

By Adam Zaki • July 9, 2026

The 6 a.m. CFO: How InvoiceCloud’s Chris Sands starts his day

Sands shares how he once cleaned Tom Brady's golf clubs, why his desk drawers resemble a CVS and his commitment to a hearty breakfast every day.

By CFO.com editorial staff • July 9, 2026

Baltimore Orioles CFO Darline Llamas Llopis’ game plan for change

Llamas Llopis reveals how she went from the Big Four to leading finance across professional sports, why she’s embraced change in her career, tips on replicating success across sports finance and more.

By Adam Zaki • July 7, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 2

Papa Johns’ finance chief steps down, Comcast's planned split brings its former CFO back as CEO and Greggs’ chief financial officer steps down after 28 years.

By Lauren Muskett • July 2, 2026

How American Operator’s new CFO is betting on the American dream

Stepping into the first finance chief role of his career, Michael Friedman explains why he believes “operate-to-own” can help preserve America’s small businesses.

By Adam Zaki • July 2, 2026

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Tipalti’s Dan Barzily starts his day

Barzily breaks down how he structures his mornings, the power of taking accountability and the importance of listening.

By CFO.com editorial staff • July 2, 2026

Layoffs disrupt companies’ culture for 7.2 months or longer

Remaining workers often lose confidence in leadership or become less productive.

By David McCann • July 1, 2026