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

NFL finance leaders’ average tenure is over 12 years

The National Football League’s finance leaders tend to stay in their positions far longer than CFOs in other industries, according to data compiled by CFO.com.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 5, 2025

Quincy CFO talks BlackRock purchase of blockchain-powered municipal bond

Eric Mason, the CFO of his hometown of Quincy, Massachusetts, has launched an unprecedented form of public debt issuance in the U.S. that combines “the old with the new.”

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 31, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Jan. 31

Clorox’s treasurer was promoted to CFO, Victoria’s Secret named former Joann exec as chief financial officer and EV maker Lucid hired a new finance chief. 

By Lauren Muskett • Jan. 31, 2025

Rimini Street CFO Michael Perica on tariffs, ERP systems and ad hoc communication

Perica talks about how to navigate potential tariff-induced disruptors, his team’s 2025 plans and business collaboration. 

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 30, 2025

10 trendy workforce terms CFOs should know in 2025

Finance leaders looking to expand their impact or navigate a return-to-office push should be able to speak the labor lingo of even their most entry-level employees.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 24, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Jan. 24

Abnormal Security names a new finance chief as it preps for an IPO, Birkenstock appoints a new CFO and Medtronic hires its new CFO from Renault. 

By Lauren Muskett • Jan. 24, 2025

Full circle leadership: Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital CFO Jessica McClain

The finance leader of the Girl Scouts’ largest district discusses her leadership style, tech stack management and planning around trends like the accountant shortage and DINKs.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 23, 2025

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar discusses AI development, IPOs and Musk’s ‘lawfare’

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the AI developer’s finance chief talked in detail about the company’s restructuring, Elon Musk’s legal actions and IPO best practices.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 22, 2025

CFO Peer Audit: What does it take to be a great parent and CFO?

Finance leaders with kids share how they have been able to meet the demands of a CFO role while also being attentive to and active in their children’s lives.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 17, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Jan. 17

MLB promotes an insider to the top finance spot, the Port of Los Angeles’ interim CFO will take on the role permanently and Mattel’s finance chief will retire in May. 

By Lauren Muskett • Jan. 17, 2025

5 labor trends CFOs should be aware of in 2025

CPA certification changes, return-to-office initiatives, data leveraging, workforce collaboration and a roadmap to a CEO position will likely be on CFO radars this year.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 16, 2025