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Do CFOs need to master IT to succeed?
As the person responsible for all things financial in an enterprise (of any size), the Chief Financial Officer needs to combine people, process and technology to drive results across the enterprise. Solutions for organizations and finance departments that were best in class only a few years ago may well now be obsolete, and incapable of … Continue reading
CFOs: Do you want to become a Controller? This CFO did just that.
Non-CFOs might think that CFOs are people that look backwards, not forwards. I speak with Chief Financial Officers every day, and I can tell you that they look are interested in moving forward with their careers. They want to improve, grow and succeed. They want their next career opportunity to be bigger, better and have … Continue reading
Different companies need different CFOs
CFOs are capable people. Sometimes, when a CFO is actively looking for their next opportunity, they are less selective in the type of company or CFO role that they choose. When they make a career choice that is not appropriate for them, they can spend years trying to repair the choice they made. 2013 has … Continue reading
Take time to think
We are all busy people. Running. Doing. Meeting. Analyzing. Reviewing. Managing. It’s nice to accomplish and get things done. But as many people have learned driving in winter conditions these past few weeks, spinning your wheels can only get you into a deeper rut. If you don’t take the time to think and plan, your … Continue reading
Top 12 Samuel’s CFO Blogs of 2012
2012 sure has been an interesting year. And I’m looking forward to 2013! I’m looking forward to: Working with my clients at Stanton Chase and providing them with excellent service and value in retained executive search. Staying close to CFOs in my network, and continuing to add value to their businesses and careers. Continuing my … Continue reading
CFOs: Can you afford NOT to have an Excellent Finance Function?
As CFO, you would like your team to provide you and the business with correct and timely information that will allow your organization to make timely and profitable business decisions. You would also like your finance team to be lean and cost as little as possible. It may seem that being able to deliver on … Continue reading
From Blogger to Author
I have been writing Samuel’s CFO Blog for the past year and half. The goal of my blog is to connect with and make a difference to CFOs, those on the path to CFO, as well as those that work with CFOs. I am grateful to have found an audience that appreciates and is interested … Continue reading
LinkedIn vs. Resume – The discussion continues
CFO Coach Cindy Kraft blogged CFOs and LinkedIn, the Evolution. The blog discusses the story of a recruitment firm that would only be focusing on working with CFOs that have a LinkedIn Profile. My readers will know that I am a big proponent of LinkedIn for CFOs (or any other executive). You can read my … Continue reading
LinkedIn’s new Tool: Endorsements
If you have been reading my blogs for a while, you know that I am a big fan and user of LinkedIn. (You can read my LinkedIn related blogs by clicking here). Until recently, the only tool that LinkedIn had for others to confirm that you are as good as you said you were was … Continue reading
The Quick CFO Turnaround
This is not about a CFO turning a business around quickly. This blog is about the Quick Hiring & Unhiring of a CFO. As someone that tracks CFO Moves every week across the country, I see this too often. Every time I see it, it bothers me, especially when I know that it could have … Continue reading
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