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

Tesla CFO named in bogus political filings tied to Elon Musk: Trial Balance

Unverified federal election filings that name Vaibhav Taneja as treasurer of the Musk-backed America Party highlight tensions around immigration and tech policy.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • July 7, 2025

43% of CFOs say half of business travel could be replaced by virtual meetings

While most CFOs are still approving travel requests, many also question their value and ROI given how widespread virtual business has become.

By Adam Zaki • July 2, 2025

Boeing names new CFO amid pressure to stabilize operations

Jay Malave will step in as Boeing’s next finance chief amid ongoing quality concerns, cooling labor tensions and ongoing calls to stop burning cash.

By Adam Zaki • July 2, 2025

A CFO exit interview with Kajima Building & Designs’ Bona Allen

After more than 40 years in finance and over a decade in his most recent CFO role, Allen reflects on leadership, legacy and what comes next.

By Adam Zaki • July 2, 2025

SEI’s Sean Denham pivots from accounting partner to CFO

After serving as partner at Grant Thornton for decades, Denham shares how he transitioned into a CFO role, his thoughts on the global economy and his take on the AICPA’s role in addressing the accountant shortage.

By Dan Niepow • June 30, 2025

Google Cloud’s new CFO comes from Oracle

As the competition for cloud services heats up, the California-based internet giant turns to Oracle’s Kobi Bar-Nathan.

By Dan Niepow • June 27, 2025

How EY’s finance transformation team is approaching AI strategy

Deirdre Ryan, EY’s global finance transformation leader, details how her team is guiding both clients and EY’s own finance function through AI adoption.

By Adam Zaki • June 27, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending June 27

Ahold Delhaize USA names a Food Lion exec as CFO, Square’s CFO announces his departure, Ulta Beauty CFO leaves and Dataminr appoints a new finance chief.

By Lauren Muskett • June 27, 2025

Florida A&M University’s CFO blasted by state board over systemic audit failures

“For a chief financial officer to have this systemic breakdown and this loss of risk controls, they would be shown the door so fast it would make their head spin,” one board member said.

By Adam Zaki • June 26, 2025

Gong CFO and Ex-Googler Tim Riitters on tech booms and busts

With years of experience leading finance teams at tech businesses, Riitters takes stock of the latest wave of digital disruption.

By Dan Niepow • June 24, 2025