Inside The Mentoring Round, Moderna CFO Jamey Mock stresses the importance of focusing on value creation as a CFO. He advises new CFOs to prioritize the enterprise’s value creation rather than getting bogged down in the details of various functions within the finance department. CFO Mock discusses his transition from a 20 year career with […]
The Mentoring Round | Brandon Nussey, CFO, Coveo
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Brandon Nussey reflects on his ascent to the CFO office at a young age (28 years old), while acknowledging he had to learn how to deliver information confidently and clearly, especially in public market contexts. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared but not scripted, allowing him to be more […]
The Mentoring Round | Dallas Clement, CFO, Cox Enterprises
Inside The Mentoring Round, one of the more poignant moments of our 2023 Season was when CFO Dallas Clement of Cox Enterprises looked back to 1995 and offered his younger self some advice. Clement said: “Be patient and don’t be so anxious.” He emphasized the importance of patience, particularly in understanding the other person’s position […]
The Mentoring Round | Christine Chambers, CFO, PetMeds
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Christine Chambers admits that the role of a CFO can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Her advice? Surround yourself with good people and stay curious. CFO Chambers is currently reading “In Her Own Voice” by Jennifer McCullum. She believes in the power of authentic and determined leadership, […]
The Mentoring Round | Mark Seidel, CFO, True Anomaly
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Mark Seidel explains why he believes his controller and he need to have similar ways of thinking and be aligned on the type of information needed to provide effective insights across the business. He recognizes the controller’s role in ensuring timely and accurate data, considering it a key aspect of […]
The Mentoring Round | Aina Konold, CFO, BowFlex
The Mentoring Round, CFO Aina Konold tells finance leaders to remember Self-Care is Not Selfish: CFO Konold believes that taking time off for oneself, be it a massage or a pedicure, is not just beneficial for you but also for your team. It’s a gentle reminder that downtime is essential and can lead to creative […]
The Mentoring Round | Michael Kennedy, CFO, MDA
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Michael Kennedy tells us that while he had anticipated a significant workload at MDA, the reality was far beyond his initial expectations. This is a common experience for many CFOs when they transition into roles that demand organizational transformation. Leaders tell us they often underestimate the scale of the tasks […]
The Mentoring Round | Zhi Li, CFO, Customer.io
Inside the Mentoring Round, CFO Zhi Li shares a lesson he learned within the first 60 days of becoming a CFO – the importance of delivering bad news promptly and transparently. He confessed that he initially focused more on the positives, but with time, he realized the significance of owning up to the negatives. This, […]
The Mentoring Round | Lauren StClair, CFO, NerdWallet
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Lauren StClaire reflects on her early days as a CFO and how she came to embrace the power of saying “no” or “not right now,” a skill that many new leaders find difficult to master. Despite having mentors and sponsors who shared their wisdom and experiences, CFO StClair tells us […]
The Mentoring Round | Peter Benevides, CFO, Olo
The Mentoring Round | Rodrigo Brumana, CFO, Poshmark
CFO Rodrigo Brumana reflects on his initial days as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of team communication and organizational structure. He candidly admitted that he should have prioritized identifying and solving infrastructure issues, especially in finance and accounting.
The Mentoring Round | Sara Spoja, CFO, Tipalti
In this edition of The Mentoring Round Tipalti CFO Sarah Spoja explains how she believes effective leaders apply influence, emphasizing the power of asking questions and presenting consistent facts. CFO Spoja believes in shining a light on changes and patterns, prompting others to delve deeper.