Steve McNally
Contributing WriterJ. Stephen (Steve) McNally, CMA, CPA, is a global finance leader and purpose-driven CFO who bridges Fortune 500 discipline with small business agility. A past Global Chair of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), he frequently contributes to CFO on topics spanning leadership, strategy, transformation, sustainability and the evolving role of finance in creating long-term stakeholder value.
31 articles by Steve McNally
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A CFO action plan for 2026
Jan. 6, 2026 -
8 CFO strategies to promote healthy work-life balance
Dec. 18, 2025 -
Ethical CFO leadership as a strategic differentiator
Oct. 15, 2025 -
Qualities of the successful small business CFO
Sept. 15, 2025 -
8 ways CFOs can successfully onboard new employees
July 7, 2025 -
How CFOs can negotiate employee benefit costs
April 8, 2025 -
A CFO action plan for 2025
Jan. 13, 2025 -
8 benefits of networking this holiday season
Dec. 12, 2024 -
6 ways CFOs can inspire trust
Oct. 16, 2024 -
How CFOs can lead a successful business transformation
Sept. 3, 2024 -
10 tips for CFOs to drive successful negotiations
July 8, 2024 -
8 Ways CFOs can lead sustainability initiatives
April 22, 2024 -
Cybersecurity Action Plan: 7 Tips for Small Business CFOs
March 26, 2024 -
A CFO Action Plan for 2024
Jan. 11, 2024 -
6 Tips to Successfully Transition to a Small Business CFO Role
Jan. 2, 2024 -
8 Ways CFOs Can Inspire Trust
Oct. 17, 2023 -
9 Tips for Strategic Management During Uncertain Times
Sept. 5, 2023 -
8 Keys to Building Trusted Banking Relationships
June 12, 2023 -
Sustainable Business: 7 Practical Ideas for CFOs
April 25, 2023 -
9 Keys to Successfully Outsourcing IT
Feb. 27, 2023 -
A CFO Action Plan for 2023
Jan. 9, 2023 -
8 CFO Strategies to Communicate More Effectively
Dec. 20, 2022 -
8 Tips for CFOs to Create Ethical Guardrails
Oct. 19, 2022 -
7 Ways CFOs Can Create Value With ERM
Sept. 6, 2022 -
6 Areas CFOs Should Support to Build Business Resilience
June 13, 2022