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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Dec. 12

    ExxonMobil’s CFO to retire due to health reasons, Workiva appoints a former Workday exec as finance chief, and Dropbox’s chief financial officer to step down.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    How Xactly’s CFO applies psychology in the C-suite

    Jason Godley combines deep finance experience with applied positive psychology principles to become a stronger leader and business partner.  

    By • Dec. 11, 2025
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    John Glasgow on what’s fueling the heat behind Campfire

    The dual CEO and CFO explains how buyers drove the platform’s funding strategy, why some CFOs still question newer ERPs and how he manages the demands of rapid growth with a young family at home.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime CFO to retire in 2027

    Marc Hamburg has been finance chief at the giant holding company throughout many prominent acquisitions, including its purchase of Geico and BNSF Railway.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Dec. 5

    Gitlab names a former Salesforce exec as finance chief, OneStream’s CFO is stepping down and Texas Roadhouse appoints a new chief financial officer. 

    By • Dec. 5, 2025
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    Workers less happy, more informed with company benefits

    A new global survey from WTW found that 84% of respondents are “well informed” about their benefits but only 61% are satisfied with them.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    Templafy’s Cynthia Stephens on why tech CFOs need flexibility

    The finance chief shares what she’s learned over nearly three decades leading financials for tech companies, including Amazon Web Services.

    By • Dec. 4, 2025
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    How Astellas’ CFO weighs cash management, leadership and ‘nomikai’ culture

    Atsushi Kitamura shares how the Japanese pharma firm is tightening cash discipline, preparing for transformation and adapting to the country's changing work culture.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    Despite incoming holiday layoffs, CFO bonuses are likely safe

    New data shows almost a third of companies will implement layoffs before year's end, while most will still preserve the funds to keep executive bonuses in place.

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 26

    Keurig Dr Pepper taps former Mattel CFO for the top finance spot, Shake Shack’s finance chief steps down and Dentsply Sirona appoints an interim CFO. 

    By • Nov. 26, 2025
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    NYCPA CEO Calvin Harris Jr. on New York’s new CPA pathway

    Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval of the state’s 120-hour pathway marks its first major shift in CPA licensure in more than a decade. 

    By • Nov. 25, 2025
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 21

    Citi and Eaton’s CFOs will step down next year, Sirius XM hires PVH's CFO for the top finance spot and Tailored Brands names a new finance chief. 

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    Ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO appeals 19-year sentence as impermissible

    William Smith’s legal team says the judge relied on invalid considerations like political corruption and “white flight” in Detroit when sentencing the former finance chief.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    CFOs netted average of $8.4M in benefits via change in control pacts this year

    A new report by Alvarez & Marsal details average benefits paid to leaders across a variety of companies in the S&P 1500. 

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How UserTesting’s Mark Chamberlain starts his day

    Chamberlain shares why it's important to recruit talented people onto your leadership team, how to craft an effective email and what’s on his Spotify playlist. 

    By CFO.com editorial staff • Nov. 20, 2025
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    CFO optimism around AI rises as adoption levels off

    Gartner research suggests a pause in AI adoption is giving CFOs room to learn from early pilots and build confidence.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Connecticut software firm’s ex-CFO charged with wire fraud

    Prosecutors allege that Pamela Aguilar, who pleaded not guilty to charges, stole as much as $700,000 from her former employer.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    MIT and Ohio State academics say CFOs should avoid AI overreliance

    Ohio State’s Ayanna Howard and MIT’s Renée Richardson Gosline suggest finance chiefs stay focused on communication and critical thinking amid AI rollouts. 

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 14

    Waymo appoints a Google finance leader as CFO, Gopuff hires a former BlackRock exec and Disney extends its finance chief’s contract.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Certinia CFO-CIO lays the groundwork for growth

    A strong accounting foundation and a focus on systems, data, process and metrics guide Erin Sawyer’s finance career.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 7

    Sherwin-Williams promotes an insider to CFO as Bayer, Adecco and Under Armour each name new finance chiefs.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    CFOs juggle a crush of competing priorities

    Profit is top of mind for a plurality of finance chiefs, but most are emphasizing something else.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Longtime C-store CFO on leading through acquisitions and big changes

    Terry Valdivieso, CFO of East Coast convenience store operator Atlantis Management Group, talks about what’s kept her on board for over a decade, succession planning and cybersecurity.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Sysdig’s Karen Walker starts her day

    Walker discusses her morning routine of workouts and coffee, how she adapts to unexpected challenges and why she embraces collaboration over speed.

    By CFO.com editorial staff • Nov. 6, 2025
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    PCAOB board member says leadership change has sparked tech progress

    Christina Ho said now that Erica Williams is no longer chair at the audit watchdog, the board is moving forward with formerly-stalled AI initiatives.

    By • Oct. 31, 2025