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Liquid Death’s new CFO Karim Sadik-Khan creates killer financial strategy
“None of the other brands in our industry are doing what Liquid Death is doing right now. We’re giving away a jet — for real.”
By Adam Zaki • June 4, 2024 -
‘Finish well’ editor’s note for June 3, 2024
“I asked myself, not just what do I want to do, but how do I want to live?”
By Andy Burt • June 3, 2024 -
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Travel and expense unicorn Navan names Amy Butte as new CFO: ‘Let’s go’
Butte shares what brought her back to the operations side of the industry following years in an advisory role, what she has learned about IPO readiness and what excites her most about the opportunity.
By Andy Burt • June 3, 2024 -
CFO Leadership Council’s 2024 Spring Conference reading preview
A collection of stories that relate to the topics of discussion at the upcoming CFOLC Spring event in Boston.
By CFO Editorial Staff • June 1, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 31
New CFOs at QXO, Google Fiber, eHealth and RGA.
By Lauren Muskett • May 31, 2024 -
Q&A
Accounting can learn from skilled trades workforce: Universal Technical Institute’s CFO Troy Anderson
“I strongly believe it’s incumbent upon employers and leadership to continue looking at ways to motivate people to enter their respective fields and create an environment where people want to be there and be successful.”
By Adam Zaki • May 30, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 24
New CFOs at Anthropic, VF Corporation, Jabil, CEC Entertainment and Ralph Lauren.
By Lauren Muskett • May 24, 2024 -
Q&A
From the ranch to the C-suite: Xactly CFO Jason Godley
“Uncertainty is one of the more common challenges faced by every CFO, so being able to navigate through it is ever more critical.”
By Bob Violino • May 23, 2024 -
The 6 a.m. CFO: How ServiceRocket’s Joy Mbanugo starts her day
“Leadership is the most important factor in whether a team succeeds or fails.”
By CFO Editorial Staff • May 23, 2024 -
‘AI stalls’ editor’s note for May 20, 2024
The hidden costs of AI implementation.
By Andy Burt • May 20, 2024 -
Q&A
Stepping out of the comfort zone: Vena’s CFO Melissa Howatson
“I was getting close to 10 years in [my previous job], and I asked myself whether it might be best to be a little less comfortable.”
By David McCann • May 20, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 17
New finance chief appointments at Northrop Grumman, Charles Schwab and Saia.
By Lauren Muskett • May 17, 2024 -
Q&A
‘Quality audits protect people,’ PCAOB Chair Erica Williams says
“As leaders, we must set the tone from the top down.”
By Adam Zaki • May 16, 2024 -
Opinion
CFOs play a critical role in getting diversity programs right
CFOs should establish benchmarks that tie diversity to improved business results.
By Jay Titus • May 16, 2024 -
Former top NJ law firm CFO pleads guilty to $1.5M embezzlement
John Dunlea’s lawyer called it a difficult day for “a highly successful professional and caring family man, who made a terrible decision that he regrets and for which he will pay for the rest of his life.”
By Adam Zaki • May 14, 2024 -
‘Always be closing’ editor’s note for May 13, 2024
The first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. The second prize is a set of steak knives. The third prize is you're fired. You get the picture?
By Andy Burt • May 13, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 10
CFO changes at Ford, UPS, Instacart, Crocs, Rockwell Automation, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • May 10, 2024 -
Can CPA requirement changes solve finance’s talent shortage?
Is it time to rethink the 150-hour rule and CPA requirements? Ogilvy’s Stacey Ryan-Cornelius, Eide Bailly’s Lori Love, The CFO Alliance’s Nick Araco, Jr. and FloQast’s Razzak Jallow weigh in.
By Adam Zaki • May 10, 2024 -
Q&A
Bringing sales expertise to finance: Transcend CFO Lisa VanPatten
“I was anxious to get back into the CFO role to see how I could use this new knowledge to help elevate a business.”
By Sandra Beckwith • May 9, 2024 -
The 6 a.m. CFO: How Prophix’s Aaron Levine starts his day
“In business, many things are beyond our control. One thing that we can control is how quickly we move.”
By CFO Editorial Staff • May 9, 2024 -
Wolverine World Wide names new CFO, reports 34% revenue decline
Despite the revenue dip, the Merrell owner said results were better than expected as it continues restructuring plan.
By Laurel Deppen • May 8, 2024 -
‘Reset’ Editor’s note for May 6, 2024
"Clearing the mechanism" isn't just a business phrase, but rather, a way of understanding life's pursuits.
By Andy Burt • May 6, 2024 -
Why I never want to be a CFO again — Former CleanSpark CFO Lori Love
“I always give 150% in everything I do, and I couldn’t do that anymore as a CFO.”
By Adam Zaki • May 3, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 3
New CFOs at Manchester United, PODS, Cognex, A+E Networks, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • May 3, 2024 -
Q&A
Ogilvy Global CFO Stacey Ryan-Cornelius: Leadership through creativity
“I try to approach my career ambitiously, I always have a two or three-year plan no matter who I’m with or what role I'm in.”
By Adam Zaki • May 2, 2024