John Touey Archives - CFO

To Make More Money, Find a New Job

To Make More Money, Find a New Job

Last year was a banner one, pay-wise, for executives who switched employers, but still a less-lucrative one than job-hoppers enjoyed a few years back.

By David McCann | January 14, 2020

CFO Job Openings Are About to Spike

CFO Job Openings Are About to Spike

Here's how high-potential finance executives can prepare themselves to qualify for one of the many finance chief seats that will shortly become available.

By John Touey | August 14, 2019

No Matter How Bright the Star, One Isn’t Enough

No Matter How Bright the Star, One Isn’t Enough

Here's why finance executives who fail to adequately develop their teams limit their own career potential.

By John Touey | April 5, 2019

How to Fight the Perception that You Can’t Communicate

How to Fight the Perception that You Can’t Communicate

For the sake of their careers, CFOs must be proactive in vanquishing the unfounded myth that they have poor communication skills.

By John Touey | April 24, 2017

Why Are CFO Jobs Taking Longer to Fill?

Why Are CFO Jobs Taking Longer to Fill?

Companies with CFO openings and candidates for those posts both have good reasons these days for taking a conservative approach.

By John Touey | February 16, 2016

How to Get On a Public Company Board

How to Get On a Public Company Board

While serving on a board is often thought of as a late-career event, if you don't start working toward it much sooner it likely won't happen.

By John Touey | February 5, 2015

How to Botch an Interview for a CFO Job

How to Botch an Interview for a CFO Job

Being a good CFO candidate requires a different skill set than being a good CFO does.

By John Touey | September 16, 2014

Pay Reward for Job Hopping Inches Up

Pay Reward for Job Hopping Inches Up

Senior executives got a 17 percent raise when jumping to a new employer in 2013, continuing a recent upward march.

By David McCann | May 7, 2014

The CFO Candidate Pool Is Shrinking

The CFO Candidate Pool Is Shrinking

Inadequate training for mid-level finance managers leaves companies fighting to fill senior posts.

By John Touey | April 1, 2014

Start Managing Your Career Before It Manages You

Workplace Issues

Start Managing Your Career Before It Manages You

Finance and accounting staff may need to do some self-investigation to avoid an existential career crisis.

By John Touey | January 16, 2014

Why Would You Want to Work for a PE-Backed Firm?

Why Would You Want to Work for a PE-Backed Firm?

For CFOs who may be of a mind to hook up with a private equity-backed company, open your eyes wide and tread very carefully.

By John Touey | September 23, 2013

Hey, CFOs in Transition: Don’t Be ‘That Guy’

Hey, CFOs in Transition: Don’t Be ‘That Guy’

Are you the type who communicates with recruiters only when you're looking for a job? Take note: It may harm your career.

By John Touey | August 13, 2013

Why CFOs Fail in Moves to Small Companies

Why CFOs Fail in Moves to Small Companies

Many finance chiefs can't operate without the support infrastructure they've enjoyed during their careers at large companies. Here are four common traits of those who do succeed.

By John Touey | June 3, 2013