Medely CFO’s bid to lower health care costs

After a long tenure at digital marketplaces like Airbnb and Turo, Brent Loder looks to bring his expertise to the health care staffing startup.

By Dan Niepow • March 26, 2026

How CFOs can build and sustain a strong network for career growth

Busy schedules may make it feel impossible to prioritize networking, but neglecting professional relationship building can hinder success. Here’s how CFOs can create lasting connections.

By CFO.com editorial staff • March 25, 2026

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Tax policy shifts: What CFOs need to know to stay ahead

Discover how evolving tax policies are creating new opportunities and challenges for CFOs.

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Why CFOs are essential for business turnarounds

Loss-making businesses don’t fail because of finance chiefs, but they can survive because of them.

By Diya Sagar • March 24, 2026

Hatch Bank CFO on liquidity, risk and the potential for automation

Francis Mitchell discusses his approach to building teams, evaluating operations and managing risk at the banking-as-a-service provider.

By Adam Zaki • March 24, 2026

What CFOs should know about the ‘jock tax’

The jock tax is more than just viral headlines — it’s about understanding multi-state wage sourcing and building systems to effectively manage it.

By Jason Hershman • March 20, 2026

Chipotle CFO on expanding globally while maintaining a debt-free model

Adam Rymer explains how the fast-casual chain is using AI tools, funding rapid restaurant growth and operating with a debt-free balance sheet​​​​​.

By Adam Zaki • March 17, 2026

Is your company ready if liquidity returns?

Firms that benefit most from renewed capital won’t be the ones who raise first. They’ll be the ones prepared to use it effectively.

By Dean Quiambao • March 17, 2026

US finance chiefs are ready enough to deal with today’s risks, study says

But CFOs in Singapore, Germany and the U.K. are ahead of their American counterparts.

By David McCann • March 16, 2026

What finance teams should know about the world of subrogation

The practice, which involves insurers seeking money from at-fault parties, has birthed a host of businesses and is often billed as a way to lower premiums. It’s not without controversy.

By Dan Niepow • March 13, 2026

Lantern CFO Greg Chisholm talks health care, AI and capital allocation

Chisholm shares insights on tackling health care complexity, navigating rapid growth and his skepticism about generative AI’s ability to build a durable business strategy.

By Adam Zaki • March 12, 2026

Strategic finance advances as back-office systems play catch-up

Separate reports from the AFP Cost of Capital Survey and Basware’s compliance research show different parts of the finance function evolving at different speeds.

By Adam Zaki • March 11, 2026

CFOs and private equity sponsors diverge on IPO timing and approach

While most CFOs surveyed by consulting firm Accordion said boards and sponsors should control IPO timing, more than half of PE sponsors said it’s the finance chief’s job.

By Dan Niepow • March 10, 2026

The cash flow lever that most CFOs are missing in the tariff environment

While IC-DISC has long been a powerful export incentive, recent tariff actions have amplified its importance as a tool for stabilizing cash flow and offsetting rising costs.

By Mari Nakajima • March 10, 2026

Among sales account executives, the rich get richer

Higher performers are scoring an even larger share of companies’ sales budgets.

By David McCann • March 9, 2026

Block CFO interview highlights surge in profit per employee: Trial Balance

Amrita Ahuja’s interview with Fortune highlights the rising importance of profit per employee metrics as companies evaluate workforce productivity in an age of automation.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • March 9, 2026

CFOs remain skeptical of flashy SaaS marketing

Super Bowl ads, billboards and conference spectacles may grab attention, but finance leaders say peer networks and ROI still drive their software-buying decisions.

By Adam Zaki • March 6, 2026

Publicly held companies are getting the most strategic benefit from generative AI

Geographically, North America and Europe lag far behind other regions in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies.

By David McCann • March 5, 2026

Ex-Indian River State College CFO files whistleblower suit

Marvin Pyles’ lawsuit alleges financial mismanagement, grant funding concerns and major oversight failures.

By Adam Zaki • March 4, 2026

Fewer than half of finance leaders cite AI as top trend

A recent Wolters Kluwer survey examines how CFOs are weighing AI adoption amid economic pressures and shifting priorities.

By Adam Zaki • March 4, 2026

For mid-market firms, full AP automation is a long way off

A survey by accounts payable software firm Ottimate found that 4% of middle market respondents had fully automated their AP function.

By Dan Niepow • March 4, 2026

As Claude expands into finance, outage raises risk questions

Anthropic’s push into Excel, ERP and institutional data workflows is accelerating while recent service disruption highlights dependency and governance considerations for CFOs. 

By Adam Zaki • March 3, 2026

Running a self-insured health plan: What finance actually owns

Switching to self-insurance turns managing health benefits into a hands-on responsibility, requiring careful planning, oversight and adaptability.

By Michael Paull • March 3, 2026

Chicago’s acting CFO registers city’s opposition to Bears bill

As Illinois and Indiana take up competing proposals to lure the football team, Chicago interim Chief Financial Officer Steve Mahr spoke out against one issued by his own state. Here's why.

By Dan Niepow • March 3, 2026

The framework awaiting Berkshire’s next CFO: Trial Balance

After Warren Buffett’s exit, Greg Abel issues his first shareholder letter as CEO, outlining the capital discipline and balance sheet philosophy that incoming CFO Charles Chang will help lead.

By Adam Zaki , Lauren Muskett • March 2, 2026

Midsized companies enjoyed a range of operational improvements in 2025

In a survey, nearly all middle-market respondents said cash flow ended on a high note last year, though they remain on alert for continued risks.

By David McCann • March 2, 2026