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Many new CFOs face a significantly different experience that any of the roles they held before. In our ever volatile world, strategy needs to become second nature and dictate every decision CFOs make. Check out this article from Heidrick & Struggles to learn what a first-time CFO can expect in their new role: https://ow.ly/7qQA50Sl6jN #TakeFinanceFurther #CFO

Many new CFOs face a significantly different experience that any of the roles they held before. In our ever volatile world, strategy needs to become second nature and dictate every decision CFOs make. Check out this article from Heidrick & Struggles to learn what a first-time CFO can expect in their new role: https://ow.ly/7qQA50Sl6jN #TakeFinanceFurther #CFO

In the recent edition, Top 10 Prominent Leaders in Financial Management Industry, Insights Success magazine gladly features Louw Barnardt, Founder and Managing Director of Outsourced CFO (OCFO), and other prominent leaders in financial management. Read More: https://cutt.ly/feIOMmPJ #EntrepreneurshipJourney #FinanceLeadership #StartupSuccess #CFOServices #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessSupport #FinancialExpertise #CloudAccounting #insightssuccess

Inside the boardroom: what’s expected of the CFO?   CFOs today play a critical role in the boardroom, going beyond finance to provide strategic insights, anticipate risks, and support growth. Boards now expect CFOs to communicate clearly, bring solutions to challenges, and engage proactively with members to ensure alignment on key issues. A strong CEO-CFO partnership, where the CFO provides practical insights alongside the CEO's vision, strengthens strategic decisions. With rising expectations from investors, especially during financial challenges, CFOs are increasingly central to guiding the company’s direction and maintaining board trust.   https://lnkd.in/euz_qpWc   #BrioFinancial #FinancialAdvisory #cfowhisperer #spacwhisperer #accounting #auditprep #financialreporting #secfilings #ipo #briofinancial #iporeadiness #venturecapital #gopublic #transactionservices #technicalaccounting #startupacceleration #spac #microcap #Innovation #Leadership #Acquisition Brio Financial Group David Briones Ian Rhodes, CPA

The role of the CFO has been elevated over the last two decades. We have seen unparalleled growth, risk, and change in that period. Because of that 👉 67% of CEOs believe an organization's success rest with the CFO 👉 Investors believe the CFO is the 2nd most important attribute of success 👉 4 out of 5 investors must be confident in the CFO to invest in a company 👉 9 of 10 investors believe the CFO role will be even more important over the next decade #cfo #fractionalcfo #digitaltransformation https://lnkd.in/d28NnuZj

In the recent edition, Top 10 Prominent Leaders in Financial Management Industry, Insights Success magazine gladly features Louw Barnardt, Founder and Managing Director of Outsourced CFO (OCFO), and other prominent leaders in financial management. Read More: https://cutt.ly/feIOMmPJ #EntrepreneurshipJourney #FinanceLeadership #StartupSuccess #CFOServices #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessSupport #FinancialExpertise #CloudAccounting #insightssuccess

Another great article from CFO Brew that provides input from board director's into what they expect from CFOs. Read it here. https://lnkd.in/d4n6xVwZ

Do you agree with investors that the competence of the CFO (ranked 2nd) is more important than the competence of the CEO (ranked 7th)?

Want to be a top-performing CFO? Here’s a roadmap 🗺️ CFOs wear a multitude of hats (sometimes simultaneously) but there are some core responsibilities that, when treated as vital, set CFOs above the rest. Vincent Prajka, Partner at JMI Equity, breaks them down and explains how these four responsibilities make CFOs invaluable business partners ⬇️