Washington D.C.’s CFO warns of “disproportionate” impact of federal cuts as new $1B deficit looms

The U.S. capital’s finance leader says the impact of federal layoffs is making the district’s financial outlook grim, as he predicts a “mild recession” in fiscal year 2026.

By Adam Zaki • March 3, 2025

Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman calls out Warren Buffett’s operational approach: Trial Balance

Ackman said he hopes to build “a modern Berkshire Hathaway," and expressed confidence in Buffett’s successor’s ability to help the company shed some of its legacy philosophies.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • March 3, 2025

The office-space market remains in a post-pandemic malaise

Expensive building leases are declining as companies increasingly prefer smaller, flexible spaces with shorter lease terms.

By David McCann • March 3, 2025

International Paper’s CFO to move into ‘newly created role’ at DS Smith

Longtime IP employee Tim Nicholls will be replaced by Lance Loeffler as IP’s CFO. Language referencing DS Smith as a separate entity suggests a post-acquisition corporate restructuring might be in progress.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 28, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Feb. 28

Unilever promotes its finance chief to CEO, Porsche names a new chief financial officer and PayPal’s CFO takes on chief operating officer role. 

By Lauren Muskett • Feb. 28, 2025

How the CFO of Luke’s Lobster pries open the claws gripping his working capital

Steve Song, CFO of one of the largest lobster buyers, processors and restaurant operators in the U.S., discusses his industry's unique working capital structure, forecasting, capital access and more.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 27, 2025

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Pegasystems’ Ken Stillwell starts his day

Stillwell shares how he leads his team, manages his busy mornings and his favorite Mike Tyson quote.

By CFO.com Editorial Staff • Feb. 27, 2025

Gen Z’s financial approach includes salary transparency, sports gambling and average pay

A new survey about young people’s approach to finance, combined with comments from OnlyFans’ CFO and leaders in investing, suggests Gen Z’s financial philosophy is somewhat unprecedented.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 26, 2025

How USA Hockey CFO Kelly Mahncke is securing the sport’s future

The nonprofit CFO talks about what KPIs she tracks, the impact of the Olympics on the organization's revenue, private equity's emergence in junior hockey and more. 

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 25, 2025

6 takeaways from Warren Buffett’s latest investor letter

The 94-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman highlighted his successor’s readiness, the innate nature of business sense and reiterated his longtime stance on EBITDA.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 24, 2025

Multiple UK credentialing blunders highlight the importance of CFO honesty

After Wood Group CFO Arvind Balan and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves misstated their work experience, CFOs should ensure their career stories align with their online profiles.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 21, 2025

The IPO market is ready for a comeback, says Armanino’s Dean Quiambao

The former auditor turned chief relationship builder talks about IPOs in 2025, the emergence of the Texas Stock Exchange and the post-IPO workload. 

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 21, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Feb. 21

Petco names a board member as its new CFO, Wood Group’s CFO resigns over qualifications ‘oversight’ and Mytra hires a former Tesla finance lead as its first CFO. 

By Lauren Muskett • Feb. 21, 2025

From investor and board observer to C-suite: Quorum CFO Matt Williams

When public affairs software firm Quorum sought a new CFO, Williams saw an opportunity to have a greater impact on the company and its growth.

By Sandra Beckwith • Feb. 20, 2025

CFO job ads see a 238% surge of AI mentions while compensation dips

Finance leaders looking to leverage their AI experience for a future pay raise might need a different plan, according to new data from Datarails.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 18, 2025

Is having a CFO for a valentine the best career investment ever?

Shannon and Bill Nash, two finance leaders who have been married since 1996, share their story and how they have helped each other be better CFOs, parents and partners.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 13, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Feb. 13

Kroger names a PepsiCo exec as CFO, Southwest hires a new chief financial officer and Audacy’s finance chief steps down weeks after its CEO leaves. 

By Lauren Muskett • Feb. 13, 2025

Little Words Project finance exec talks career shift, marketing spend and Taylor Swift

Brian Roddy left traditional accounting to help a college friend grow her business, steering its finances as it mostly organically expanded into a $20 million bracelet brand.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 13, 2025

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Delmar Mortgage’s Austin Loeffler starts his day

Loeffler discusses the importance of servant leadership, how he uses exercise to reduce stress and taking on the occasional role of office chef. 

By CFO.com Editorial Staff • Feb. 13, 2025

FEMA CFO Mary Comans fired for defying Trump and funding migrant hotels

A $59 million payment sent to New York City was the cause of her dismissal, along with three others, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 11, 2025

January earnings update: Netflix, Halliburton, American Express, Starbucks and Southwest

Netflix’s Spencer Neumann talks about growth, Halliburton's Eric Carre on revenue QoQ, Starbucks’ Rachel Ruggeri on marketing spend and more.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 10, 2025

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis calls on DOGE to audit “censorship grants”

The Sunshine State’s finance chief has called on Elon Musk and DOGE to audit state university grant use, which he says may be being funneled to organizations trying to suppress free speech.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 7, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Feb. 7

Salesforce names a new chief financial and operating officer (COFO), GoodRx hires a new CFO and CORT promotes its SVP of finance to finance chief. 

By Lauren Muskett • Feb. 7, 2025

OPM’s finance chief quits after reportedly being offered demotion

Erica Roach, CFO of the government agency that oversees nearly all human resources functions for the federal civilian workforce, has announced her resignation.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 6, 2025

How PagerDuty’s CFO built a strong financial foundation

Howard Wilson discusses his finance team’s experience before and after its IPO, his excitement around agentic AI and building a strong relationship with his CEO.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 6, 2025