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In this episode of the Level Up podcast, Nick Araco sits down with Ahmed Hassan, CMA, Chief Financial Officer of Vodacom DRC and Global Board Director for the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), to discuss the evolving role of the CFO and how finance leaders can develop a comprehensive, 360-degree view of their organization to thrive amidst constant change.The Journey to Finance LeadershipA

Don Voss is joined by Janet Bradshaw and Casey Janick as CFO Alliance Operating Partners, tripling our capacity to make connections that count for our members.The CFO Alliance runs on one promise: Real peers, real answers, and a network that actually works, built by people who've sat in the seat themselves. Today we're making that promise bigger. We are pleased to announce that our Operating Partn

In this episode of Level Up, Nick Araco sits down with Leslie Griffith, Chief Financial Officer at Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI), to discuss the invaluable lessons learned throughout her nearly two-decade tenure within the same organization. This conversation delves into how a long career path can become a profound proving ground for trust, judgment, and impactful leadership, offering a unique

The Evolving Role of the CFOIn a recent piece by CFO.com, the discussion centers on how the traditional metrics of success for CFOs—delivering results and strong financial performance—are now just one piece of a larger puzzle. Today, finance leaders have unprecedented opportunities to shape their professional reputations beyond the confines of company performance. The article highlights a signific

Active Listening: The Cornerstone of LeadershipAs reported by CFO.com, veteran NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcaster Michael Barkann recently shared his insights at an AchieveNEXT leadership webinar, emphasizing active listening as a critical, yet often overlooked, leadership skill for executives, including CFOs. Barkann, drawing from decades of interviewing athletes and coaches, highlighted that th

Three days in Tampa. Eight sessions. One theme that CFOs actually feel in their bones right now: execution.From June 15 to 17, members of The CFO Alliance gathered at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street for the 2026 CFO Alliance Experience. The theme was The CFO Who Executes, and the room held up its end of the bargain. Every session was interactive. No one just sat and watched slides go by. CFOs w

In this episode of the CFO Alliance podcast, Nick Araco sits down with Chad Blackburn to discuss practical strategies for thriving amidst disruption, particularly through the lens of artificial intelligence and its impact on finance leaders.The Imperative for Business Leaders to Drive AI StrategyChad emphasizes that AI strategy cannot be relegated solely to the IT department. Instead, business lea

Read the full article: https://www.cfo.com/news/paystand-cfo-Scott-Bennion-on-why-banks-see-stablecoins-as-a-threat/823721/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202026-06-25%20CFO.com%20%5Bissue:86365%5D&utm_term=CFO%20BalanceAs reported by CFO.com, Paystand CFO Scott Bennion highlights a significant shift in the perception of stablecoins within the financial sector. While once

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