Rockstar CFOs In Times Of Crisis "During the dotcom crash and the economic slowdown of 2008, the role of the CFO gained in importance and respect. This phenomenon is likely to be repeated during today’s crisis." Jack is a Senior Contributor to Forbes CFO Network.  An excerpt below. Last year, I published my first book, which sought to identify the practices of elite chief financial officers. I identified the following nine practices that are regularly performed by these high achievers: Think Strategically Provide Ethical Leadership Master Deal-Making Build Elite Teams Learn Continuously Develop Board Relationships Perform Cross-Functionally Maintain Financial Expertise Achieve Work/Life

Survive To Thrive! A Virtual CFO Masterclass Keynote Series CFO Leadership Council has once again joined forces with MIT Sloan Executive Education Survive Then Thrive! Announcing a first-ever CFO Masterclass Keynote Series we're co-hosting with MIT Sloan Executive Education! It will be an amazing developmental experience featuring discussions between MIT Faculty and some of the world's best CFOs. Speakers include CFOs from Covertus, Fanatics, Mass General, Microsoft, Splunk, Staples and more!  Join us for five consecutive Fridays from 12 pm to 1:30 pm EST for an online webinar series where these keynote-level CFOs and dignitaries keynote speakers will provide insight into

Hughes Marino EVP David Marino Provides Lease & Economy Insights to Business Leaders During CFO Leadership Council Webinar - Latest from HM Blog David covered a variety of commercial real estate and economic topics during the two-hour webinar. An excerpt below. In the wake of the COVID-19 Shelter in Place order and the global shutdown of consumer demand, business activity and supply chain has created an unprecedented shock to the business community, leaving businesses scrambling to gather advice on how to handle such an unforeseen event. In an effort to help companies navigate through uncharted waters, last week our very own Hughes Marino Executive

The CFO's Role In A Global Crisis "As a leader, you are responsible for the well-being of your team. While you cannot solve all of their problems, this is a time to show compassion and patience, even while you continue to expect optimal performance." Jack is a Senior Contributor to Forbes CFO Network.  An excerpt below. Chief financial officers and their teams will play a critical role in the re-launching of their businesses in the coming weeks and months. As the only member of the executive team who is both a financial expert and strategic thinker, you will play a critical role

Did Your 2020 New Year's Resolution Include Spending More Time at Home? Is the New Normal Social Distancing and Working Remotely? Insight from Stuart Pasternak, Toronto Regional Director, CFO Leadership Council Clearly, 2020 has become a game-changer, affecting us socially and how we work.  To reduce the spread of COVID-19 illness, most have been encouraged to follow good hygiene practices, stay home and minimize contact with other people. So, working remotely has become the new norm. "While many of us started working from home out of urgency, we may not have considered all the issues implementing remote-working strategy." ~ Stuart

Employee Engagement and Training of Accounting Teams during COVID-19 Insights from Leah Gray, CFO & Steering Committee Member, CFOLC Seattle Chapter "Fortunately, many Accounting Professionals have enjoyed working and accessing their systems remotely for over fifteen years. Almost all accounting systems can be accessed remotely. Recently many of the desktop versions have moved to the Cloud.”    ~ Leah Gray, CPA, CFO & Action Oriented Leader With the COVID-19 virus, every company has been impacted. For Accounting and Finance teams, the workload will increase as the short-term and long-term impact is assessed. For CFOs, Finance Directors and Controllers during this crisis,