The CFO’s Role in Closing the Talent Gap
According to a Deloitte global finance talent survey, the emerging talent gap is among the most pressing risks that finance teams face. In fact, after Deloitte surveyed 312 CFOs and other executives in finance departments, “39% of finance executives said they were either ‘barely able’ or ‘unable’ to meet the demand for
Leadership Traits of Top CFOs
For senior finance leaders it’s no surprise that the role of the CFO continues to evolve. In today’s business environment, much more is expected of a CFO, with responsibilities now extending beyond the traditional finance arena. CFOs are business partners to the CEO, and can be the change
The Search for a new CFO – A Hiring Case Study
Finding the successor for any outstanding finance employee is a challenge, not to mention when that employee is your CFO. Learn how Clarity helped our client succeed.
How to Act Like a CFO Before You Are One
In a nutshell, the CFO role means transitioning from number cruncher to business partner and strategic advisor.
This means that if your brass ring is a top level seat at the C-Suite table, ask yourself if you have the strategic and communication skill set to get there.
If the answer
Top 3 Interview Questions for a Controller
As someone who runs the finance department, your Controller must be a strong and capable leader.
He or she must be able to train and retain a top-performing team, be highly organized and possess an ability to excel in relationship management.
The role of Controller demands a very unique skill
From Junior Accountant to CFO – Why Everyone Needs a Mentor
Do you remember when you bought your first car? Maybe your parents helped you, or you talked to a friend, or researched online. Regardless of your approach, you tapped into other sources of thinking to shape your decision making process.
And whether you’re twenty-five, or sixty-five, having someone to
Not Just a Number Cruncher: The CFO Leader
Great leaders not only define the vision of the organization, they create buy-in at all levels.
As John Maxwell says, “People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.” In today’s business environment, CFO leaders are not just number crunchers (if they ever were). They’re catalysts
How to Make the Jump from Finance Manager to Finance Director
As a Finance Manager you’ve worked hard, demonstrated a team-first mentality and been rewarded professionally as a result.
And while you may be content in your present role, you can foresee a desire to take the next step in your career. For those of you who want to make
Why Accountants Make Great Leaders
There are substantial challenges to being a good leader.
Whether it’s balancing the demands of management with those of your team, or keeping 10 balls in the air simultaneously, being a leader requires some very specific skills. Accountants, with their training, ability to see the big picture and build business
Beyond the Numbers: The CFO’s Role as Business Partner
This isn’t your parents’ CFO: the job and responsibilities of the top finance executive has undergone a significant evolution in the past few years. Here are some of the ways in which the CFO’s role is changing.
It used to be that the chief financial officer of a
6 Things a COO Expects from their CFO
As someone who has worn the hats of both Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, few people are better qualified than Jim Mitrakos to explain to CFOs what their COOs need from them. Based on Jim’s extensive experience in both operations and finance, here are the 6 most important
NPO Work? Rocco Fazzolari, CA, CFO Raises His Hand (Pt 1)
Rocco Fazzolari has worked in a number of interesting jobs. In our interview he talked candidly about some of the tough moments in his career and how they have shaped him. He also spoke about working at Lavalife, living in Australia, and the challenges of moving from finance into marketing.