CFO Relationships with CEOs: Developing Critical Connections
By Ron Fior
[The first article in a four-part series about how CFOs can better manage relationships with CEOs, boards, finance teams and third parties.] As all experienced CFOs know, probably their most important professional relationships are with their CEO and with their board of directors. These key members of the leadership team…Read More
Read MoreHow to Succeed Where FTX Failed: The Case for Financial Controls
By Bill Leetham, Heather Ogan
As all experienced CFOs know, effective financial controls are essential for any company to succeed over the long term. And from time to time, companies with poor internal controls (business practices, policies, systems, procedures) crash into a brick wall. From what’s been covered in recent media, FTX is a very…Read More
Read MoreDefining “Excellence” for the SaaS CFO
By Eric Mersch
My 20+ years as a SaaS CFO has refined my perspective about what defines “excellence” when it comes to performance in the C-suite. I believe a great CFO needs to embody three key traits: Leadership A strategic mindset Diverse business and financial experience IMHO, these are the table stakes for…Read More
Read MoreBuilding a Strong Finance Team: Five Essential Ingredients
By Chris Cook
In my over 25 years in finance and public accounting, I have personally led a multitude of talented teams across industry sectors and at startups to enterprise-level companies. In my experience, I find that there are at least five essential ingredients for finance leaders to keep in mind when identifying,…Read More
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