Why Are More CFOs Becoming CEOs?
Becker’s has reported on multiple CFO-to-CEO transitions in hospitals and health systems in 2024, including Deb Mohesky, who was appointed CEO of CommonSpirit Health’s Longmont (Colo.) United Hospital, and Joe Wanner, who took the helm at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska. The CFO-to-CEO trend is growing in popularity, partially because of the current economic environment, Fortune reported Oct. 16.
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Maximizing ROI Through Efficient Tax Strategies & Internal Tax Teams
Tax compliance is one of the most critical yet often underestimated functions in any organization. A strong tax team not only ensures that the company complies with various local, national, and international tax laws, but also plays a crucial role in minimizing tax liabilities, maximizing deductions, and aligning tax strategies with business goals. By internalizing
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Matching Your Needs with the Best CFO Profile
By CFO Recruiter Shawn Cole — Top CFO Recruiter Shawn Cole is a trusted thought leader and premier authority on CFO recruitment across all industries. As President & Co-Founder of Cowen Partners, Shawn Cole is a trailblazing leader in the CFO recruiting space, known for finding exceptional talent while uncovering key insights about today’s C-suite
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AI & Tax: Reducing Labor Demands in the Big 4 & CPA Firms Amidst a CPA Shortage
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ushering in a new era for the tax industry, particularly for the Big 4 accounting firms—Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG—and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms. With the current shortage of CPAs, AI presents a vital solution to reduce labor demands while maintaining, or even enhancing, efficiency and accuracy. This article explores
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Is Your CFO Hiring Budget Realistic?
By Shawn Cole, President & Founder — Shawn Cole is a nationally recognized authority on CFO recruiting. His insights regularly appear in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, CFO Dive, Entrepreneur, and other leading publications, delivering nuanced and critical analysis on executive recruitment, succession planning, enterprise transformation, and the evolving
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Your Complete Guide to Hiring the Right CFO
By Shawn Cole, President & Founder — Shawn Cole is a nationally recognized authority on CFO recruiting. His insights regularly appear in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, CFO Dive, Entrepreneur, and other leading publications, delivering nuanced and critical analysis on executive recruitment, succession planning, enterprise transformation, and the evolving
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Is Your Management Team Working for You?
What’s the biggest issue facing today’s private equity firms and portfolio companies? You might think it’s the impending recession or record-high inflation. However, a survey conducted by management consultant company AlixPartners has found otherwise — a significant portion of surveyed private equity firms and portfolio companies named recruiting and retaining talent as one of their
Read More2023 CFO Openings & Interim CFO Appointments
The CFO churn from 2022 has continued into the first half of 2023 as companies continue to grapple with inflation, high-interest rates, supply chain issues, and falling consumer demand. These economic pressures have led many companies to undergo organizational and leadership changes. The CFO role was no exception. Only eight of the 29 companies in
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Who Is the Best Fit for a CFO Role: A CPA or an MBA?
By Shawn Cole, President & Founder — Shawn Cole is a nationally recognized authority on CFO recruiting. His insights regularly appear in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, CFO Dive, Entrepreneur, and other leading publications, delivering nuanced and critical analysis on executive recruitment, succession planning, enterprise transformation, and the evolving
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CEOs Are Shaking Up the Way They Select Their CFOs
By Shawn Cole, President & Founder — Shawn Cole is a nationally recognized authority on CFO recruiting. His insights regularly appear in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, CFO Dive, Entrepreneur, and other leading publications, delivering nuanced and critical analysis on executive recruitment, succession planning, enterprise transformation, and the evolving
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