Rave Restaurant Group Appoints New CFO, 5 Other Execs to Leadership Team

The company hired Jay Rooney as chief financial officer as it focuses on growing its buffet concept while overall unit count shrinks.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 27, 2024

Former Long Island School CFO Found Guilty, Faces Sentencing

The former CFO of The Schechter School, David Ostrove, has been found guilty of misappropriating over $8 million dollars from the private Jewish school.

By Adam Zaki • March 26, 2024

Real Estate Developer’s CFO Accused of Stealing Millions of Government Grants for Homeless

Court filings in California allege a CFO stole millions of tax payer dollars, on top of multiple accusations of fraud, to finance an upscale lifestyle for him and his girlfriend. 

By Adam Zaki • March 26, 2024

‘Innovation’ Editor’s Note for March 25, 2024

“I’m telling my team that we have to go experiment. Not everything’s going to work. But if we see an interesting use case or implementation of AI, let’s go try it.”

By Andy Burt • March 25, 2024

CFO Peer Audit: How Do CFOs Craft the Right Tone in Digital Communications?

“I think getting tone correctly is important because if people take your message the wrong way, it can really sidetrack a lot of important decisions to be made or actions that need to be taken,” said Apex’s CFO Chantal Wessels. 

By Adam Zaki • March 22, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 22

New CFOs at DraftKings, Insulet, Varo Bank, Cineworld Group, and other companies.   

By Lauren Muskett • March 22, 2024

WNBA’s Seattle Storm CFO Dies Following Medical Emergency

“We are shocked by her unexpected passing, and profoundly aware of how important Tricia was to our Storm organization and the city’s sports community,” Ginny Gilder, co-owner of the Storm, said in a statement. 

By Andy Burt • March 22, 2024

Bon Secours Mercy Health Names New CFO

Travis Crum, currently senior vice president of finance, will assume the CFO role in the summer. He replaces Debbie Bloomfield, who is set to retire at the end of the year.

By Susanna Vogel • March 20, 2024

‘Inside Baseball’ Editor’s Note for March 18, 2024

Building a community for finance chiefs isn’t just about providing information. 

By Andy Burt • March 18, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 15

CFO changes at Restaurant Brands International, CoreWeave, Continental, Phoenix Motor, and other companies.   

By Lauren Muskett • March 15, 2024

Finance and DEI: How CFOs Can Depoliticize and Reduce Legal Risk

CFOs and legal experts weigh in on how a proper approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion can help culture and reduce legal risk. 

By Adam Zaki • March 15, 2024

From Nasdaq to Fintech Finance Leader: Apex’s CFO Chantal Wessels

“I just knew I wanted to do something completely different, especially when it comes to supporting the business through a strategic transformation like I am doing now.”

By Adam Zaki • March 14, 2024

The 6 a.m. CFO: How G-P’s Simone Nardi Starts His Day

“The role of the CFO, just like the world around us, has evolved significantly, being strongly strategic and operational — the way I like it.”

By CFO Editorial Staff • March 14, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 8

New finance chiefs at Nikola, Cerence, Patrick Industries, Hypori, and more.   

By Lauren Muskett • March 8, 2024

JLL CFO Karen Brennan: How Risk Creates Longevity

“The company has grown tremendously over the course of my 25-year career here, so there were always new opportunities.”

By Sandra Beckwith • March 7, 2024

UNFI Names New President and CFO

The wholesaler and retailer said Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi is assuming both positions as it parts ways with current finance chief John Howard.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 6, 2024

‘Smooth Criminal’ Editor’s Note for March 4, 2024

What is it about our fascination with the criminal element?

By Andy Burt • March 4, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 1

New CFOs at Philips, Knight-Swift Transportation, Xometry, and more.   

By Lauren Muskett • March 1, 2024

Stretto CFO Peter Bonfiglio: Learn to Be a Good Storyteller

“[After my first job] I learned quickly that fast-growing companies generate more career-growth opportunities than more mature firms.”

By Sandra Beckwith • Feb. 29, 2024

The 6 a.m. CFO: How York Solutions’ Donna Ebeling Starts Her Day

“I find you cannot replace face-to-face meeting time. That time is truly priceless.”

By CFO Editorial Staff • Feb. 29, 2024

‘Observations’ Editor’s Note for Feb. 26, 2024

When we do business travel, what kind of vibes do we give off, and what do we notice?

By Andy Burt • Feb. 26, 2024

Generation West Virginia CFO Candice Holcomb: Solving ‘Brain Drain’ in the Mountain State

“I’ve focused on articulating data without jargon, in ways that everyone can understand and be able to take action from.”

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 23, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Feb. 23

CFO changes at Planet Fitness, Meati Foods, Zevia, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and more. 

By Lauren Muskett • Feb. 23, 2024

May Mobility CFO: Leveraging Capital-Efficient Tech Development

“Companies in this space are losing billions of dollars per year trying to win this market,” said Brunelle. “We have a much smaller footprint.”

By Vincent Ryan • Feb. 20, 2024

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Feb. 16

New finance chiefs at Moody’s, OneMain Holdings, Forter, Benson Hill, and more. 

By Lauren Muskett • Feb. 16, 2024