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From Generalist to Finance Leader: Lessons from an Accidental CFO

From Generalist to Finance Leader: Lessons from an Accidental CFO

Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Stacy Tumarkin shares how she was unexpectedly tapped—twice—to step into a CFO role. She explains that despite initial reservations, taking on “Strategic Finance” responsibilities at Kubecost allowed her to guide the company’s scaling efforts and shape its next phase of growth. Tumarkin highlights the value of a broad operational background, recalling her time as a Chief of Staff responsible for everything from support to finance. Ultimately, embracing the unplanned path opened new doors.

1065: The Accidental CFO: From Entrepreneurial Leader to the CFO Office | Stacy Tumarkin, CFO, Kubecost

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