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"The CFO role is about leading the entire business—not just finance—and it is about relationships." –Evan Fein, CFO, TextNowAccording to Evan Fein, when he accepted his first CFO position more than a …
Continue Reading about 744: Democratizing Phone Services | Evan Fein, CFO, TextNow →
"Be patient. It was in my nature to come into a company and try to make an impact as quickly as possible. Having worked with many companies, I have realized that it takes time to learn a company and …
Brett and Jack discuss the marriage of fintech and human capital management, and the of the growing mandate for employee success. Featuring the commentary and insights of workplace …
"Recognize that accounting, numbers, and financial statements are tools, not goals. The goal of the CFO is to make the organization better. We do this by serving our customers, which is really …
Continue Reading about 742: When a SPAC Unlocks Quantum Possibilities | Thomas Kramer, CFO, IonQ →
"An accounting degree or MBA provides a foundational skillset, but that knowledge will not make you a great CFO. What makes a great CFO is the ability to pair that knowledge with critical skills like …
Continue Reading about 741: One Step Ahead | Kurt Shintaffer, CFO, Apptio →
"Think about the long term. Think about the 5-year initiatives and not just what might need to be tweaked or adjusted. Not that there aren't items that will fall into that bucket, but give yourself …
