During Looker’s acquisition by Google, Razzak Jallow watched the accounting team deliver exceptional work despite knowing their roles were temporary. Operating in deal limbo, Razzak tells us they chose professionalism and pride over incentives. The experience reinforced his belief that enduring finance leadership is built on character, accountability, and commitment to the work itself. Now […]
1050: Harnessing the Power of Three: Dynatrace’s Layered AI Strategy | Jim Benson, CFO, Dynatrace
One of the key lessons that helped advance Jim Benson down the CFO path was one in clarity and focus during his tenure as FP&A leader for the customer service division of Compaq, freshly acquired by Hewlett-Packard. Eager to influence how the division’s performance was presented, Benson dedicated himself to crafting detailed reports and narratives.…
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Advice for New CFOs, A Book Pick, 12 Mo. Priorities | Taryn Aronson, CFO, Tovala
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When the Metrics Signal It’s Time to Derisk | Aneal Vallurupalli, CFO, Airbase
Watch as CFO Aneal Vallurupalli reflects on an earlier career chapter when he was tasked with prioritizing hiring and assessing the state of the business at a prior company. At the time team the company’s metrics were aligning well and Vallurupalli suggested to the co-founder that they should raise funds. Despite the co-founder’s initial reluctance, […]