Is Your IPO Delayed? Here’s What to Do
In the current business environment, some companies are choosing to delay their IPO plans in hopes that the markets will shift over the next year or two and allow them to launch in fairer economic waters. Startups that devoted much of the past few years to preparing their organization for an IPO are finding that
Read MorePreparing for an IPO in Today’s Economy 2023
It’s no secret that business, as a whole, has taken a beating over the past few years. Concerns about a recession and ever-rising inflation rates have CFOs across the country worried. The Federal Reserve has fought hard against recession fears, increasing interest rates nine times since March of 2022, all in a bid to tamp
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There’s an Upcoming Shortfall of Experienced Tax Leaders: Are You Prepared?
Baby boomers, who hold the majority of tax leadership roles in the U.S., are entering their retirement years. According to the U.S. Census, by 2030, all baby boomers will be 65 or older — the traditional age people look to retire. Of course, some will leave the workforce early, though others may elect to stay
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The Unique Role of a CFO in Family Businesses
Family-owned businesses tend to fly under the radar – they typically receive less industry scrutiny than large Plc’s and big tech. But their enormous economic impact, estimated at over 70% of global GDP, means that being an operator in these companies is often as challenging an assignment as one can find in any global Plc.
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CFO Salary Guide – 2023
Cowen Partners is a national CFO search firm, driven to create value for our clients, and we have a long-standing record of placing exceptionally qualified Chief Financial Officers across all industries. In this post, we highlight the average CFO salary for both public and private companies based on revenue size. Other variables apply, such as location and industry. CFO Bonuses
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What to Consider as a CFO in 2023
CFOs are tasked with the overall financial health of an organization. Their work ensures that a company remains financially stable, even in tough economic times. In 2023, the CFO’s job will become even more complex as we face a possible recession. News of a potential slowdown in 2022 led to inflation rates unseen since the
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Successful Tax Leadership in an Ever-Evolving Tax Climate
Taxes make up one of the most complex areas of accounting, as, unlike other departments, tax professionals must stay abreast of both the regulatory and legal landscapes in combination with accounting standards. Company structures are changing, too, with the advent of globalization in the 1990s leading many organizations toward expanding their footprints abroad. While globalization
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How CFOs Can Drive Revenue Growth
CFOs play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth in organizations as they sit at the center of all financial operations in the organization. Because of this specific role, it is conceived by many that CFOs have little business with revenue. However, CFOs, in essence, are not merely bean counters concerned with cutting costs. They
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The Modern Credit Union CFO
A successful CFO candidate synthesizes old-school accounting with new-age technologies to successfully lead the CU toward a better bottom line. Credit Union Times | By Shawn Cole, Cowen Partners Executive Search With increased market volatility and advancing digital infrastructures appearing across all industries, credit unions, traditionally regional and relatively conservative financial institutions, are emerging as
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Cowen Partners CFO Movement Study 2022
This report presents the findings of our study of the 264 CFO transitions in the first half of 2022 at the Fortune 500 and notable companies as of July 22, 2022. Individuals included in this study obtained a new CFO position within the 2022 year at a Fortune 500 company or a company of note.
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