From math teacher to finance chief: Pittsburgh International Airport CFO Eric Sprys

Sprys followed his family into teaching, but it wasn’t long before he discovered career options beyond math education that would leverage his affinity with numbers.

By Sandra Beckwith • Dec. 12, 2024

8 benefits of networking this holiday season

CFOs should be intentional about building and maintaining a network of strong relationships as the year winds down. 

By Steve McNally • Dec. 12, 2024

64% of workers say Bah! Humbug! to company holiday parties

Most workers have RSVP’d no to their holiday party this year, questioning the purpose and ROI of such a gathering for both the individual and the company.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 11, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Dec. 6

Etsy hires an Eventbrite leader as CFO, Bumble’s finance chief to step down and Dollar Tree’s chief financial officer to resign.

By Lauren Muskett • Dec. 6, 2024

Cash never lies: Kyndryl CFO David Wyshner

The IBM spinoff's finance chief discusses the importance of a good CFO-CEO relationship, the positive impact of a new ERP system and how to set up strong internal financial controls. 

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 5, 2024

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Intuit’s Sandeep Aujla starts his day

Aujla discusses how he embraces change, his favorite pastime of spending time on the racetrack and the importance of investing in your team and your employees.

By CFO.com Editorial Staff • Dec. 5, 2024

November earnings update: Workday, Intuit, Disney, Walmart, DraftKings, Honda and more

Workday’s Zane Rowe discussed how his finance team has maintained growth, Kohl’s Jill Timm shared the retailer’s challenges as it heads into its busiest season and Sandeep Aujla feels bullish in Intuit’s money segments strategy. 

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 3, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 27

Contentsquare hires former Squarespace CFO, Abercrombie & Fitch promotes an insider to the top finance spot and ScottsMiracle-Gro CFO to leave the company. 

By Lauren Muskett • Nov. 27, 2024

Study suggests DEI may escalate workplace hostility and racial bias

New data from the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University suggest those preconditioned with DEI narratives are more likely to accuse others of unwarranted bias.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024

Most Americans say a salary of $270K deems financial success

However, Gen Z’s expectations are far higher at almost $600K, according to a new survey from Empower that reveals major differences in generational compensation expectations. 

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024

Macy’s delays Q3 earnings after accounting employee hid up to $154M in expenses: Trial Balance

The retailer said the funds were not stolen, vendor payments were unaffected and the individual responsible is no longer with the company.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Nov. 25, 2024

As bitcoin surges, SEC’s Gensler and Lizárraga announce departure plans

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s chair, and a commissioner, have both announced their departure plans for the upcoming year.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 22, 2024

FP&A, generative AI and a climate protest — 5 takeaways from MIT Sloan’s CFO Summit

The event started with a talk on tech and CFO best practices but had its final keynote end abruptly after climate protesters targeted Aramco's finance chief.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 22, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 22

Canva hires Zoom’s former CFO, Labcorp names a new finance chief and Wendy’s names a UPS exec as chief financial officer. 

By Lauren Muskett • Nov. 22, 2024

77% of finance leaders say tax function leads digital transformation

But only half say they have made significant progress, according to new data from Vertex.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 20, 2024

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO pleads guilty to embezzling over $40M

The former nonprofit CFO pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 15, 2024

4 expert insights on how CFOs can be better leaders in 2025

Strategos founder Gary Hamel, Harvard leadership professor Amy Edmondson, former AT&T Business CEO Anne Chow and The CFO Alliance CEO Nick Araco Jr. share their takes.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 15, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 15

MassMutual’s CFO will retire after 30 years with the company, Jack in the Box brings back its former finance chief and Expedia Group’s CFO is stepping down. 

By Lauren Muskett • Nov. 15, 2024

X brings on former Tubi exec Mahmoud Reza Banki as CFO

Banki has experience as a CFO in streaming services, an area where X may look to expand as its user base is expected to grow after President-elect Donald Trump's victory.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 14, 2024

How Milo’s Hamburgers CFO is beefing up data strategy, tech and collaboration

Alex Holt discusses his first six months as a CFO at the Alabama-based burger chain, how he is using AI to decipher the differences between software products, his current tech challenges and more.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 14, 2024

The 6 a.m. CFO: How The CFO Alliance’s Nick Araco Jr. starts his day

Araco Jr. discusses his passion for connecting with people, the most special item in his workplace and why you should treat your career like a lattice instead of a ladder.

By CFO.com Editorial Staff • Nov. 14, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 8

Affirm names a new CFO, BlackLine announces a CFO succession plan, Vice Media gets a new group CFO post-bankruptcy, Albany International Airport's CFO is put on leave and more.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 8, 2024

Influencer Jasmine DiLucci to CFOs: Brush up on tax law

After releasing a new long-form video, finance and accounting influencer Jasmine DiLucci shares her takes on how CFOs can leverage tax benefits and take care of their people. 

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 7, 2024

Lead with empathy: Kansas City Area Development Council CFO Jami Owens

The nonprofit finance chief shares a pivotal experience that shaped her into an empathetic leader, the value of community and the unique projects she’s planned.

By Sandra Beckwith • Nov. 7, 2024

October earnings update: Apple, Uber, Starbucks, Meta, Lockheed Martin and more

This month's update features takes from the CFOs of Apple, Uber, Starbucks, Meta, Alphabet, ServiceNow, Boeing, Coca-Cola, Lockheed Martin, Philip Morris and Nike.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 5, 2024