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Q&AStepping 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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OpinionCFOs 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 -
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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 -
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‘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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Q&ABringing 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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‘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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Q&AOgilvy 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 -
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The CFO Peer Audit Series
A collection of the Peer Audit series, where CFOs from different industries provide a take on the same question.
By CFO Editorial Staff • Updated July 31, 2026 -
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Chemours CFO Jonathan Lock resigns following code of ethics violations
Lock will forfeit his severance but retain company stock options that were vested prior to resignation.
By Andy Burt • May 1, 2024 -
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Raymond of New Jersey CFO in court over Williams Sonoma contract fraud
“Greed can easily overtake one’s ability to be content. Mr. Nardone abused his position as the Chief Financial Officer and conspired with others to secure favorable contracts only to end up in court.”
By Adam Zaki • April 30, 2024 -
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‘Retention’ editor’s note for April 29, 2024
Noncompetes are a thing of the past (mostly), but makes retention of key personnel all the more important.
By Andy Burt • April 29, 2024 -
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CFOs On the Move: Week ending April 26
New CFOs at Dave & Buster’s, Nordson, Clover Health, Simpro, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • April 26, 2024 -
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Q&AMastering the IPO: Lacework CFO Andrew Casey
“Recent listings suggest that the IPO window may be opening up.”
By Bob Violino • April 25, 2024 -
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The 6 a.m. CFO: How Komprise’s Craig Gomulka starts his day
“I'm a strong believer in the importance of leading by example, meaning, your actions speak louder than your words.”
By CFO Editorial Staff • April 25, 2024 -
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ADM’s CFO to resign amid DOJ investigation
The 20-year veteran of the company will stay on in a “non-executive” capacity until later this year.
By Adam Zaki • April 23, 2024 -
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‘Culture shift’ editor’s note for April 22, 2024
Google's actions this past week raise the question of what it takes to reshape a corporate culture.
By Andy Burt • April 22, 2024 -
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David Ostrove, former Long Island school CFO, sentenced up to 25 years
Ostrove was referred to as “a charlatan and a brazen thief” by State Supreme Court Justice John Collins.
By Adam Zaki • April 19, 2024
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