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The CFO’s Role in Building Data-Driven Workflows

The CFO’s Role in Building Data-Driven Workflows

CFOs who leverage data-driven approaches to decision-making can help lead their companies toward more resilient operations.

By Alex Cedro | January 10, 2023

4 Strategies for Retaining Accounting Talent

Employee Retention

4 Strategies for Retaining Accounting Talent

With accountants in short supply, CFOs use automation, flexibility, and career planning to retain existing staff.

By Russ Banham | December 12, 2022

How to Future-Proof and Modernize the Finance Department

How to Future-Proof and Modernize the Finance Department

Here’s a closer look at how technology can help finance teams reimagine their workflows.

By Cameron White | November 21, 2022

83% of CFOs Plan to Implement Hiring Freezes: Weekly Stat

Workforce Management

83% of CFOs Plan to Implement Hiring Freezes: Weekly Stat

Faced with a skills shortage and a looming recession, CFOs said automation and outsourcing are critical for the finance team.

By Adam Zaki | November 16, 2022

35% of CFOs Say Cybersecurity is Among Their Highest Concerns: Weekly Stat

35% of CFOs Say Cybersecurity is Among Their Highest Concerns: Weekly Stat

Technology implementation and talent attraction and retention are also top business concerns for CFOs, according to a new survey.

By Adam Zaki | October 19, 2022

A CFO’s Guide to Business Transformation

A CFO’s Guide to Business Transformation

Investing in these four key actions will help any enterprise get off to the right start on its transformation journey.

By Marilyn Jentzen | September 26, 2022

In a Down Economy, Invest Internally: CFO Tony Tiscornia

In a Down Economy, Invest Internally: CFO Tony Tiscornia

Leaders should actively seek solutions to support growth ambitions despite a looming recession, said the Coupa Software CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | September 15, 2022

Top Performers Automate 40% of Primary Controls: Metric of the Month

Top Performers Automate 40% of Primary Controls: Metric of the Month

Automation can process more internal controls data in less time and with greater accuracy.

By Perry D. Wiggins | September 7, 2022

Finance Transformation: Unleashing the Potential of Data

Finance Transformation: Unleashing the Potential of Data

A transformation project that integrates data, processes, and people in a single platform optimizes decision-making and planning.

By Will Newcomer | July 19, 2022

For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go

For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go

Finance will have to learn to trust technology more and obsess over data accuracy less, say Gartner analysts.

By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2022

Data Delivers: CFO John Collins

Data Delivers: CFO John Collins

“Being data-driven is fundamental to our business model and how we approach problem-solving,” said the LivePerson CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | June 1, 2022

Fixing Invoice Errors Shouldn’t Take a Week: Metric of the Month

Working Capital

Fixing Invoice Errors Shouldn’t Take a Week: Metric of the Month

Invoicing mistakes waste time and lead to delays in customer payments.

By Perry D. Wiggins | June 1, 2022

The Excel Equation: When Is It Time to Move Away?

The Excel Equation: When Is It Time to Move Away?

Microsoft's spreadsheet still dominates corporate finance for plenty of good reasons, but is it holding you back from growth?

By CFO Editorial Staff | May 27, 2022

Data Integration Drives Successful Mergers

Data Integration Drives Successful Mergers

In an M&A transaction, disparate data and disconnected systems require a data integration game plan.

By Stacy Galligan | May 16, 2022