Chicago CFO to depart after city OKs $16.6B budget for 2026

Jill Jaworski, the city’s finance chief since May 2023, is taking a similar job at Chicago’s Navy Pier tourist attraction starting in early February.

By Dan Niepow • Jan. 7, 2026

A CFO action plan for 2026

From optimizing costs to effectively embracing technology, these are the actions finance chiefs should be prioritizing this year. 

By Steve McNally • Jan. 6, 2026

How Bevi’s CFO turned the tap on $100M of annual revenue

Wajeeha Ahmed, the water dispenser maker’s first finance chief, says that sharing financial performance with employees helps drive impact.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 22, 2025

8 CFO strategies to promote healthy work-life balance

December can be a stressful time, but also an opportunity to reflect on work-life balance — both our own and our team's.

By Steve McNally • Dec. 18, 2025

Mid-market investment in AI averaged $600K this year

A survey by Baker Tilly reveals concerns and spending priorities for leaders of midsize businesses heading into 2026.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 15, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime CFO to retire in 2027

Marc Hamburg has been finance chief at the giant holding company throughout many prominent acquisitions, including its purchase of Geico and BNSF Railway.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 8, 2025

Workers less happy, more informed with company benefits

A new global survey from WTW found that 84% of respondents are “well informed” about their benefits but only 61% are satisfied with them.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 4, 2025

After a deal value surge in 2025, CFOs should brace for a split M&A market

Early data from Deloitte’s 2026 M&A Trends Survey shows rising optimism for dealmaking next year despite flat volume and mixed economic signals.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 3, 2025

Despite incoming holiday layoffs, CFO bonuses are likely safe

New data shows almost a third of companies will implement layoffs before year's end, while most will still preserve the funds to keep executive bonuses in place.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2025

NYCPA CEO Calvin Harris Jr. on New York’s new CPA pathway

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval of the state’s 120-hour pathway marks its first major shift in CPA licensure in more than a decade. 

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 25, 2025

CFOs netted average of $8.4M in benefits via change in control pacts this year

A new report by Alvarez & Marsal details average benefits paid to leaders across a variety of companies in the S&P 1500. 

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 20, 2025

Holiday party vibes go from Bah! Humbug! to bottom-line booster

A year after many workers skipped company festivities, new ezCater data shows rising party budgets and attendance.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 14, 2025

Marketing icon Seth Godin on why most CFOs don’t take the ‘C’ seriously

The former Yahoo VP and marketing icon from the dot-com era talks about AI, risk and how CFOs can lead with confidence and creativity.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 13, 2025

As airfares increase, companies ‘squeezing as much as possible’ out of business trips

Leaders are consolidating business trips as the costs of both domestic and international flights rise, according to recent data compiled by a Flight Centre Travel Group subsidiary.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 12, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Nov. 7

Sherwin-Williams promotes an insider to CFO as Bayer, Adecco and Under Armour each name new finance chiefs.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 7, 2025

Longtime C-store CFO on leading through acquisitions and big changes

Terry Valdivieso, CFO of East Coast convenience store operator Atlantis Management Group, talks about what’s kept her on board for over a decade, succession planning and cybersecurity.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 6, 2025

October earnings update: Amazon, Fiserv, Eli Lilly, Reddit, Tesla and more

Heineken’s Harold van den Broek said beer demand remains soft, Tesla’s Vaibhav Taneja flagged tariff drag, Brian Dykes talked UPS’ liquidity and Lucas Montarce lifted Eli Lilly’s outlook.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 5, 2025

Move over CFOs, CEOs now want to lead finance’s tech overhaul

If your CEO is suddenly asking questions about AI forecasting and planning, new research from Datarails says you are not alone.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 4, 2025

New AICPA data signals serious issues in the CPA pipeline

Though accounting enrollment is improving, degree completions lag in a job market with fewer entry-level opportunities.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 29, 2025

CFO Peer Audit: What soft skills are becoming more relevant to the CFO role?

Strong technical prowess remains the bedrock of financial leadership, but CFOs say their jobs now require broader skill sets.

By Dan Niepow , Adam Zaki • Oct. 28, 2025

Meet the CFOs who podcast

Some finance chiefs are turning to the airwaves to grow their personal networks, boost their companies’ brands and, in some cases, earn some extra money.

By Dan Niepow • Oct. 24, 2025

CFOs aim to keep SG&A costs below revenue growth

Gartner’s 2026 Budget Assumptions survey shows finance chiefs targeting growth with a careful eye on headcounts.

By Dan Niepow • Oct. 21, 2025

How Liquid Death’s new CFO plans to keep the brand’s hype alive

Ricky Khetarpaul aims to guide the beverage company’s bold leap into energy drinks while keeping growth efficient and disciplined.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 21, 2025

The ‘bleisure’ divide reveals generational differences in business travel

New data shows younger professionals see business travel as lifestyle currency, not just a job requirement, leaving leaders to try and align policy with sentiment.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 15, 2025

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch on how military values translate to business

The retired Army officer who led troops into combat and humanitarian missions explains how principles like mission focus, communication and trust translate to corporate leadership.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 10, 2025