Strategy Driven

JULY 21, 2020

Chief Financial Officer (CFO). CFO is one of the end goal positions for all accountants. The position of CFO demands the most considerable expertise, maximum experience, and exceptional leadership skills. JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ACCOUNTING CAREER.

CFO 66

CFO Career Chief Financial Officer Finance 66

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Chief Financial Officer: “We should enter the Italian and German markets because we can generate $XMM in incremental profits.”. Chief Marketing Officer: “We should enter the Italian and German markets because we can increase our European market share by X%.”. You can get a copy of their goals or strategic plan.

Metrics 50

Metrics CFO Chief Financial Officer Marketing 50

Deming Institute

JANUARY 9, 2017

It is easy to focus on short term goals and use a somewhat simple short term figure to measure success. The games played to manipulate earnings are enormous (and no surprise to those who understand likely outcome of pressure to meet short term goals is a desire to manipulate the figure rather than improve underlying results ).

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Short-term Long-term Deming Management 28

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2011

In one recent case, the chief financial officer of a small company was fired for possible expense account violations, and he was also seen as a poor strategist and weak team player. Do keep telling your positive story about the organization's purpose, mission, goals, and accomplishments. The former CFO did not go quietly.

CFO 15

CFO Chief Financial Officer Cooper Learning-by-Doing 15

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 22, 2017

I created a role for a nurse navigator: Her goal was to be the “quarterback” and to work with the family and all the different specialists and help navigate this complex system. All of those have a financial plus side to them, but more importantly, the top doctors and researchers are attracted to that kind of atmosphere.

CEO 8

CEO System Innovation Chief Financial Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Leadership & Developing People Book. We often think we’re starting far ahead of where we objectively are and that we’ve arrived when we’re still hundreds of miles from our goal. If you want to be a chief financial officer (CFO), identify five CFOs who you admire or who are well regarded in your industry.

Career 8

Career Chief Financial Officer Supply Chain Chief Information Officer 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Because "business in society" issues pose so much risk (and in some cases opportunity), the general counsel is viewed in many companies having the same stature as the Chief Financial Officer. No report on the the "uncertain times" facing "big law" should ignore the rise of inside counsel.

Chief Financial Officer 8

Chief Financial Officer Trends Crisis Definition 8

Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 13, 2011

My boss, the Chief Financial Officer, set lofty goals. Adding to the challenge was an already understaffed technology department, supporting antiquated technology. The task was daunting, but we had an amazing team. However, a record of successes quickly built the organization’s confidence in our team.

CFO 185

CFO Chief Financial Officer Learning-by-Doing Technology 185

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

They want their teams to win this year, that is, to achieve their annual goals and objectives. What skills and expertise do I need on the team to accomplish the unit's goals and allow me to play that value-added role? When it comes to building management strength, these executives are similar to professional sports coaches.

Execution 14

Execution Team Chief Financial Officer Finance 14