Building a global tech company from scratch: UST CFO Vijay Padmanabhan

“If you look at my journey in UST, pretty much from the startup days, I’ve worked in every finance capacity at every stage of the company,” said Padmanabhan. 

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 20, 2024

CFO turnover picks up amid new normal

The increased activity indicates that “as economic uncertainty becomes the new normal for organizations, previous trepidation to replace CFOs has dissipated.”

By David McCann • Aug. 19, 2024

6 podcast episodes CFOs should listen to before summer ends

While the market is saturated and it can be a challenge to find quality and informative content in this space, there are valuable insights and resources readily available for those who know where to look.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 16, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending August 16

VAST Data hires former Shopify CFO, Responsive names its first finance chief and ODP Corporation’s chief financial officer to leave the company.

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 16, 2024

The importance of controlling your narrative: GoDaddy’s CFO Mark McCaffrey

“I was on the phone with Go Daddy’s CEO Aman Buhtani, who was just starting the search for a CFO. I remember turning to my wife after hanging up the phone with Aman and saying, ‘I’m going to work for this guy.’”

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 15, 2024

Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung postpones retirement after CEO bolts for Starbucks

The longtime CFO will postpone retirement plans to take over as Chipotle’s president of strategy, finance and supply chain. 

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 14, 2024

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith set to lose nightclub, other assets

The “regularly busy” hangout and its potential sale are part of a mutual agreement between Smith and prosecutors to help contribute to the payback process.   

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 13, 2024

Former RBC CFO suing bank for $36M, citing public humiliation

Nadine Ahn is seeking $36 million for “public humiliation” and “palpable reputational harm,” according to the lawsuit filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 12, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending August 9

CFO changes at H&R Block, Roblox, Cerebras, ZoomInfo and more.   

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 9, 2024

Urban Land Conservancy CFO Brad Dodson is doing well while doing good

“I was drawn to the idea of leading financial strategies for an organization that impacted the community in a much more direct way.”

By Sandra Beckwith • Aug. 8, 2024

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Ogilvy’s Stacey Ryan-Cornelius starts her day

“I work in a dynamic, creative environment where I try to establish a controlled chaos, but the beauty and challenge of this environment is always being on your toes.”

By CFO Editorial Staff • Aug. 8, 2024

Tracking trends in tech and IP: Anaqua CFO James Rochette

“A properly managed IP portfolio will keep the core of the business running despite these stripped-down budgets.”

By Bob Violino • Aug. 6, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending August 2

CFO changes at MultiPlan, Etsy, BlackBerry, MANTL, ServiceRocket and Swiss Re.   

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 2, 2024

11 CFO-focused events still to come in 2024

Here is a chronological list of finance-focused events still on the docket with less than four months remaining in the year. 

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 2, 2024

Building a space for meaningful CFO connections: GENCFO Founder Christopher Argent

“We are a community first, and we’ve done everything we can to try and support the profession of a CFO.”

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 1, 2024

Joann’s CFO resigns, must pay back $400,000 retention bonus

“Scott’s departure was not related to any disagreements with Joann regarding the company’s financial statements or accounting policies or practices,” the company said.

By Adam Zaki • July 31, 2024

The CFO Earnings Dispatch

Monthly updates on interesting takes from CFOs on their company's earnings calls. 

By Adam Zaki • Updated Dec. 11, 2025

Former McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter CFO sentenced to 5 years in state prison

John Dunlea, formerly the CFO of the New Jersey-based law firm McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, has been sentenced to five years in state prison for embezzling $1.5 million over the same amount of time.

By Adam Zaki • July 29, 2024

‘Second act’ editor’s note for July 29, 2024

“I have a purpose."

By Andy Burt • July 29, 2024

The importance of the CFO-CEO relationship in minor league baseball

This two-part series highlights how the relationship between Mike Zilenski and Alan Miller is paramount to the success of the many organizations they oversee.

By Adam Zaki • July 26, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 26

New CFO appointments at Estée Lauder, Sony Pictures Entertainment, FactSet and Risant Health.   

By Lauren Muskett • July 26, 2024

A home run CFO-CEO pairing: Why good financial leadership drives brand building

“I might have an idea about how we should do something, and [my CFO] responds with something like, ‘Well, that’s not the way the math works,’ and that’s something I need to hear from time to time.”

By Adam Zaki • July 26, 2024

All-Star CFO: Home run leadership for the Portland Pickles, Lake County Captains baseball teams

“After thirty years of being away from the game and building a career in finance and accounting, I was able to marry the two together in a way that allowed me to truly realize a passion for what my ‘company’ did every day.”

By Adam Zaki • July 25, 2024

Longtime PayPal exec guides Flywire’s growth: CFO Cosmin Pitigoi

“I have an opportunity to make a huge impact as we look to scale to the next larger size. Building a global payments network is something you can’t do overnight.”

By David McCann • July 25, 2024

CFO Peer Audit: How is your progress on AI implementation and guidance?

“We have some AI incorporated, but I wouldn’t say it’s new AI,” said e.l.f. Beauty CFO Mandy Fields.

By Adam Zaki • July 19, 2024