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Is My CFO Underperforming?
As executive financial recruiters we work with companies every day who have lost their CFO for a variety of reasons. The CFO may have left…
When to Use a ‘Decision Tree’ for Business Planning
For those not familiar with the term, a decision tree is a flow chart that works through all possible response options in a scenario to…
How do The Best CFOs Think Strategically and Communicate Well?
Which characteristics do the best CFOs share? What should you look for when hiring a CFO or bringing fractional financial leadership on board? As a…
The Real Reason Companies are Hiring Fractional Executives
Earlier this year Callum Borchers, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, wrote an article called “These Professionals Aren’t Retired, they Just Have Zero to…
Hiring a CFO: Do You Need the Tortoise or the Hare?
Aesop’s fable about the race between the tortoise and the hare provides a story to show how a race is not always for the swiftest.…
Integrity in Finance: Why Establishing Trust Matters
“If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.”– Alan K. Simpson Originally published: 6/30/2021Updated: 5/10/2024 Integrity in finance…
What to do When You Don't Know What to do: A CFO's Perspective
There’s an interesting quote I hear quite regularly regarding how to act in times of strife or turmoil. The only way out is through.” –…
Tesla Lost their CFO: How and When this Will Happen to You
According to news reports, Tesla’s CFO, Zachary Kirkhorn, has unexpectedly stepped down after 13 years with the company. This came as a shock to many…
Becky Todd's Personal Story About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conveys Why it Matters
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mean many things to people. For me, it has a personal meaning that goes beyond the workplace. When you see me,…
Difficult Conversations at Work (and in Relationships)
As a finance team professional with years of experience navigating office politics, human relationships and life in general, I have the need to successfully complete…