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BERWYN, PA — April 2026 — CFO Alliance, the premier community for mid-market CFOs and finance leaders, today announced the addition of Don Voss as an Operating Partner, marking the first in a planned series of strategic appointments designed to strengthen peer-to-peer engagement and accelerate the organization’s mission of “CFOs Learning from CFOs.”In this role, Voss will serve as a peer, connecto

Growth doesn’t break because of bad ideas. It breaks when finance can’t keep up with ambition. So what happens when a seasoned operator fuses sharp financial leadership with AI-driven execution to turn clarity into a competitive edge?Subscribe and listen to LevelUp episodes on your favorite podcast platform!Albert Ramos Jr. is the Founder and Fractional CFO at Stratego, a firm that helps high-grow

Change is accelerating rapidly, but most finance teams were designed for a slower, more predictable world. When volatility is the norm and expectations keep rising, what actually allows a finance organization to stay agile without breaking under pressure?Subscribe and listen to LevelUp episodes on your favorite podcast platform!Justin Norton, CPA, MAcc, is the Chief Financial Officer at Brekhus Ti

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 27, 2026CFOs One Month Into 2026: Execution, Not Strategy, Will Decide the YearNew CFO Alliance report reveals how finance leaders are prioritizing growth, margin discipline, and focus amid rising pressureBerwyn, PA – One month into 2026, CFOs have moved past debating scenarios and are actively managing tradeoffs. According to the newly released 2026 Global Mid-Market

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 22, 2026CFO Alliance Announces BILL as New National Partner to Support Finance Leaders Navigating a More Demanding Operating EnvironmentBERWYN, PA — CFO Alliance, the peer network for senior finance leaders, today announced BILL as a new National Partner, expanding access for CFO Alliance members to modern financial operations capabilities at a moment when finance orga

Leadership in finance has never been louder or more crowded with opinions. With new tools, new risks, and constant disruption pulling attention in every direction, how do leaders decide what actually matters when the pressure is on?Subscribe and listen to LevelUp episodes on your favorite podcast platform!Andrew D. Platt is the Chief Financial Officer at Freed Associates, a healthcare consulting f

BERWYN, PA — January 5, 2026 — CFO Alliance, the leading executive community and ecosystem for senior finance leaders, today announced the appointment of Samantha “Sam” Lambui as Senior Vice President, Member Experience & Ecosystem Strategy, a newly created role on the organization’s senior leadership team.The appointment reflects CFO Alliance’s continued investment in deepening the value it deliv

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Read full article: https://www.cfo.com/news/how-data-discipline-defined-mid-market-cfo-in-2025-nick-araco-jr-cfo-alliance-dean-quiambao-armanino/808345/How data and discipline defined the mid-market CFO in 2025Alignment challenges and capital scrutiny pushed CFOs in the post-startup, pre-IPO realm beyond reporting and into decision support and process recalibration.Published Dec. 19, 2025Adam Zaki

Read full article: https://www.cfobrew.com/stories/2025/11/24/a-roadmap-for-finance-s-most-pivotal-year-in-a-decadeWhy ‘2026 has to be a year of execution’ for CFOsIt’s time to act on strategy after orgs had to hit pause this year amid uncertainty, expert says. ByAlex ZankDecember 15, 2025• 4 min readAlex Zank is a reporter with CFO Brew who covers risk management and regulatory compliance topics.

Finance often feels like the last place anyone looks for clarity. Data floods in from every direction, systems stack up, and leaders are expected to make sense of it all. But what if clarity isn’t a luxury but the real strategic advantage finance can create? And what if the role isn’t just reporting the past but shaping what comes next?Subscribe and Listen to LevelUp episodes on your favorite podc

Read full article: https://www.cfobrew.com/stories/2025/11/24/a-roadmap-for-finance-s-most-pivotal-year-in-a-decadeA roadmap for finance’s ‘most pivotal year’ in a decadeMajor challenges are converging, which means CFOs will have their hands full.ByAlex ZankNovember 24, 2025• less than 3 min readAlex Zank is a reporter with CFO Brew who covers risk management and regulatory compliance topics. Prio

Some leaders rise by pushing harder, but others rise by letting go. It is surprising how often real influence comes from being open rather than being in control. What happens when a finance leader decides that vulnerability is not a weakness but the starting point for genuine impact?Rho Lind is the CFO & COO at Mood.com, an online retailer specializing in federally legal hemp-derived cannabis prod

Read full article: https://www.cfo.com/news/cfo-alliance-nick-araco-charts-new-path-with-practical-advice-oriented-report-project-greenlight-/805833/CFO Alliance develops new processes for finance to quantify what’s often qualitativeThe group’s “Project Greenlight” guide is designed to provide actionable steps for CFOs to take at a time of rapid change and uncertainty.Published Nov. 19, 2025 Dozen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, November 17, 2025CFO Alliance Releases Project Greenlight 2026: A Peer-Built Blueprint for Finance Leaders Navigating AI, Capital Pressure, and Enterprise DisruptionOrganized by CFO Alliance with support from Oracle NetSuite and created by senior finance leaders from across industries and growth stages.Berwyn, PA - November 17, 2025 - The CFO Alliance today announced t

In times of rapid change and relentless uncertainty, even the most seasoned leaders can struggle to stay centered. As organizations grow and the pace of innovation accelerates, how do leaders maintain their authenticity, remain people-focused, and continue to lead with heart instead of reaction?Tracie Williams is the President & CEO of SONGWON International Americas, Inc., part of SONGWON Industri

The finance world is undergoing a massive shift. Once defined by reporting and control, today’s finance leaders must steer organizations through constant disruption, volatile markets, and rapid technological change. The question is: how can modern CFOs evolve from financial stewards into true growth partners who drive strategy, innovation, and performance?Sam Levy is Senior Vice President at Oracl

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Read article: https://www.cfo.com/news/mid-market-cfos-turn-to-readiness-retention-and-realism-for-2026-nick-araco-cfo-alliance-diligent-/803085/After several years of volatility and competing priorities, mid-market CFOs are entering 2026 with a mindset defined by focus and restraint.New research suggests CFOs are tightening their grip on costs, doubling down on talent and rethinking what readines

Modern CFOs are no longer just number crunchers — they’re storytellers, strategists, and relationship architects. As AI transforms the business landscape, finance leaders face mounting pressure to connect insights with action and influence stakeholders across the organization. So, what separates the CFOs who lead from those who merely report?Subscribe & Listen to LevelUp episodes on your favorite