How Seismic’s CFO-CRO partnership sustains growth after profitability

CFO Evan Goldstein and CRO Hayden Stafford discuss how collaboration, accountability and shared metrics are driving Seismic’s next phase.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 4, 2025

Institute of Internal Auditors CFO on audit quality, setting standards and AI

Ann Cohen shares how evolving risks, emerging technology and strong internal audit partnerships impact her work and the changing dynamics of the audit function at large.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 1, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 1

Diageo’s former CFO returns in an interim role, Amtrak names a new finance chief and UnitedHealth Group replaces its head of finance.

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 1, 2025

Mastercard’s payments leader Giulio Rindi on the future of B2B transactions

The company’s CFO for commercial and new payments reflects on his global finance career, the demands of leading worldwide teams and how new payment trends are reshaping corporate finance.

By Adam Zaki • July 31, 2025

Nvidia’s CFO crosses billion-dollar net worth mark

As the chipmaker shatters market records, its finance chief Colette Kress joins the rare billionaire CFO club with her substantial equity stake in the AI chip giant.

By Adam Zaki • July 30, 2025

Siena Heights University settles whistleblower lawsuit with ex-CFO

Former CFO Debi Andrews and Siena Heights University have come to a settlement following her claims of being fired for exposing financial misconduct and being at the center of a smear campaign.

By Adam Zaki • July 29, 2025

Riveron CFO Tony Ciotti on breaking barriers between finance and operations

The longtime operations leader and former Grant Thornton managing director explains the rise of the COFO and lessons learned from past financial crises.

By Dan Niepow • July 28, 2025

NASBA, AICPA give blessing to 120-hour CPA pathway

Similar to the planned changes in states across the country, the latest edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act includes an alternate pathway to the longstanding 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure. 

By Dan Niepow • July 25, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 25

BankUnited hires a Wells Fargo exec to succeed its longtime CFO, Thermo Fisher announces CFO retirement and successor appointment and Patreon names its first finance chief. 

By Lauren Muskett • July 25, 2025

The rise of solo business travel and its impact on costs

With fewer team off-sites and more one-on-one and small group meetings, business travel looks very different in 2025.

By Adam Zaki • July 24, 2025

59% of US CFOs are hired from within

Most newly appointed finance chief are promoted internally or otherwise stay within their existing sector, according to a new report on trends shaping CFO appointments. 

By David McCann • July 24, 2025

CFG Merchant Solutions CFO on risk and regulation in alternative finance

Richard Polgar reflects on how he designed his finance function for the fast-moving industries of invoice factoring and revenue-based financing.

By Adam Zaki • July 22, 2025

Legal, finance collaboration pivotal to business success — white paper

A report from the Association of Corporate Counsel aims to quantify the importance of good relationships between legal chiefs and CFOs.

By Dan Niepow • July 22, 2025

A two-part sit-down with KPMG’s Deputy Chair and US Managing Principal Atif Zaim

After officially taking the position on July 1, Zaim talked exclusively with CFO.com to discuss his previous time at KPMG, navigating the present and preparing for the future.

By Adam Zaki • July 18, 2025

KPMG’s Atif Zaim on taking his biggest role yet

In a sit-down interview with CFO.com, Zaim discusses his next chapter as deputy chair and managing U.S. principal, how the firm uses technology and what’s kept him around since 1994.

By Adam Zaki • July 18, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 18

Marriott’s finance chief to retire in 2026, Big 12 Conference names a new CFO and Nordstrom hires Dollar General’s chief financial officer. 

By Lauren Muskett • July 18, 2025

Xtium’s CFO on team-building and tech’s competitive energy

Jeanne Walters built her finance career through multiple technology companies while developing expertise in team building and merger integration.

By Sandra Beckwith • July 17, 2025

PCAOB Chair Erica Williams is stepping down

Williams’ departure follows rising political pressure and the PCAOB’s recent narrow escape from dissolution.

By Adam Zaki • July 16, 2025

Inside the CFO-CAO partnership powering Brex’s IPO ambitions

Ben Gammell and Erik Zhou are building a CFO-CAO model grounded in trust, technical rigor and strategic clarity.

By Adam Zaki • July 15, 2025

Universal Technical Institute’s CFO on seizing the higher-ed demand shift

Bruce Schuman discusses how UTI is expanding programs and campuses to meet the rising demand for career-focused, skill-based education as skepticism toward the traditional college model grows.

By Adam Zaki • July 15, 2025

Canadian cannabis firm terminates CFO ‘without cause’

Canopy Growth, which is facing a class action lawsuit from investors, has ended Judy Hong’s tenure as finance chief.

By Dan Niepow • July 11, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 11

Wendy’s finance chief steps in as interim CEO, OpenText’s CFO exits for banking CEO role and Wolfspeed names a new CFO amid restructuring efforts. 

By Lauren Muskett • July 11, 2025

Siena Heights University to close amid whistleblower lawsuit from former CFO

Former CFO Debi Andrews’ whistleblower lawsuit alleges her firing came after exposing financial misconduct at the college and claims she fell victim to a smear campaign by HR as a result.

By Adam Zaki • July 10, 2025

Clearwater Analytics CFO on the state of the M&A market and recent deals

While these are turbulent times for would-be acquirers, Clearwater’s timing for multiple deals agreed upon early this year was perfect, says Cox.

By David McCann • July 10, 2025

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Navan’s Amy Butte starts her day

Butte shares the core values that shape her leadership, her meaningful exchanges with Madeleine Albright and her Detroit Lions fandom.

By CFO.com editorial staff • July 10, 2025