What mid-market CFOs say about the job today and where it’s headed

With lots of talk on how the CFO role is set for change, finance leaders at a recent Long Island CFO event emphasized the daily realities of forecasting, technology and leading teams.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 12, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Sept. 12

Yum Brands promotes treasurer to the top finance spot, Dell’s CFO resigns and Monumental Sports hires its new finance chief from Warby Parker. 

By Lauren Muskett • Sept. 12, 2025

Focused on financial inclusion: Fundbox CFO Renuka Nayani

Software developer turned finance leader Nayani’s early career experiences defined her passion for bringing capital to the underserved.  

By Sandra Beckwith • Sept. 11, 2025

Pacs Group CFO resigns amid allegations of improper conduct

The board of directors called for Derick Apt to resign amid allegations he improperly accepted a “series of high value” gifts.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 10, 2025

Massachusetts town CFO terminated following whistleblower notice

After several weeks of paid leave, Concord CFO Anthony Ansaldi is officially out of his job.

By Dan Niepow • Sept. 10, 2025

6 podcasts CFOs should listen to in preparation for Q4

Insight from finance leaders at Meta, USA Hockey, Wayfair and GoFundMe may help CFOs looking to end the year on a strong note.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 5, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Sept. 5

GitLab’s finance chief leaves for Snowflake, the CFO of Elon Musk’s xAI departs after a few months and a former Nike exec is named CFO of Crocs.

By Lauren Muskett • Sept. 5, 2025

Aflac US CFO Fred Simard takes operational reins

Combining the finance chief and COO roles enables more nimble decision-making, Simard says.

By David McCann • Sept. 4, 2025

How Aurora Cannabis’ shift to global medical market led to higher margins

CFO Simona King explains how new markets, technology and patient demand helped Aurora become free cash flow positive for the first time while creating a new pathway for growth.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 28, 2025

In-person compliance tracking rises 53% as attendance rules tighten

Companies across America are enforcing office policies more often, raising new cost and culture considerations for finance chiefs.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 27, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper CFO to lead coffee spin-off

Keurig Dr Pepper plans to acquire JDE Peet's and then cleave its combined coffee businesses into a separate, publicly traded company.

By Dan Niepow • Aug. 25, 2025

Los Angeles temple, ex-CFO clash in escalating legal battle

Dana Rubin claims she was fired for flagging questionable spending, while Stephen S. Wise Temple says her allegations are baseless.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 22, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 22

Former Dollar General exec returns as CFO, J.B. Hunt names a new finance chief and three top executives leave Kendra Scott.

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 22, 2025

iHerb CFO on managing cash at a global, multibillion-dollar business

Mike Cody sits at the helm of one of the biggest online supplement sellers you’ve probably never heard of.

By Dan Niepow • Aug. 21, 2025

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Conga’s Simon Edwards starts his day

Edwards shares his approach to team engagement, his leadership philosophy and why he’s motivated by helping people grow.

By CFO.com editorial staff • Aug. 21, 2025

Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint CFO shares the recipe for growth

Graham Davis shares how finance’s role in growth at the Virginia-based restaurant group is a mix of data leveraging, culture preservation and strategic decision-making.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 19, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 15

PetMed Express CEO and CFO resign, Citizens Financial Group appoints a Barclays exec as CFO and VF’s former finance chief heads to Ibotta. 

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 15, 2025

Diploma plc CFO is out after a ‘lapse in judgment’

The London-based products and services provider said finance chief Chris Davies has resigned after his behavior at a recent company event.

By Dan Niepow • Aug. 14, 2025

Duffy Group CFO on getting out of your comfort zone

After 30-plus years at the country’s largest financial institutions, Angelo Accomazzo has found a new calling as CFO of a small executive recruiting firm.

By Sandra Beckwith • Aug. 14, 2025

How a CFO-built cannabis dispensary is expanding in New York City

Roy Cysner, CFO of The Travel Agency, provides insight into how finance is helping build a cannabis brand in one of the most challenging places to do so.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 12, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 8

Bloomin’ Brands and Bumble appoint new finance chiefs, Warby Parker’s chief financial officer resigns and Pabst Brewing Company names a new CFO and CEO. 

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 8, 2025

Wilton, Conn., CFO quits after quietly taking second full-time job in Wyoming

Dawn Norton resigned after Connecticut officials discovered she had been simultaneously working as a town administrator 2,000 miles away in Greybull, Wyoming.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 8, 2025

How Glenn Schiffman shapes financial strategy at Fanatics

The CFO of Fanatics explains how finance helps power growth, brand impact and long-term value across the sports commerce giant’s growing portfolio.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 7, 2025

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Backblaze’s Marc Suidan starts his day

Suidan shares the importance of challenging people to speak their minds, why it's critical to invest time in team building and competing in a trail-blazing way. 

By CFO.com editorial staff • Aug. 7, 2025

Patreon’s new CFO Carlos Cabrera on risk, payments and AI

Cabrera said lessons from earthquake risk modeling and guidance from former Shopify leaders informed Patreon’s approach to growth, payments and a creator-driven future.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 5, 2025