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Detroit: The Invisible CFO: Why Strategic Leaders Get Overlooked—and What It’s Costing the Business

February 24, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am EST

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

CFOs have never had more influence on paper—yet many are still under-leveraged in the moments that matter most. This session challenges the long-held belief that finance leaders can operate behind the scenes and still shape strategy. It explores how invisibility quietly limits authority, slows decision-making, and creates gaps in executive alignment—and what it’s really costing the business.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Recognize why visibility is a strategic leadership skill, not a personal branding exercise.
  • Understand how a CFO’s influence extends beyond financial reporting to shaping organizational strategy.
  • Identify the hidden costs of staying behind the scenes, including slower decisions and missed opportunities.
  • Learn practical ways to increase executive presence and strengthen credibility across the organization.
  • Discover how stronger communication and visibility improve alignment with CEOs and executive teams.
  • Gain strategies to influence key business decisions before they are made, not after.
  • Walk away with actionable techniques to elevate your impact as a trusted strategic advisor.

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Venue

Baker Tilly, Southfield (DET)

1000 Town Center Suite 2700
Southfield, MI 48075 United States

CPE

Networking Time
8:00 - 8:30am
Program Time
8:30 - 10:00am
Instructional Method
Group-Live
CPE Eligible
Yes