CFO Weekly

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  • Looking to build an efficient accounting team so you can focus on strategy and business growth? As the role of the CFO changes to include long-term performance-driver, all-knowing technology expert and full-company strategic guide, more and more accounting leaders are left overwhelmed. Join us as we talk to CFOs, Controllers and other industry veterans who share their expertise on how to streamline accounting processes, create established efficiency and move to a data-driven model, allowing you to tackle what matters. CFO Weekly is brought to you by Personiv, a high-quality, people-powered solution to all of your accounting needs. From procure-to-pay and order-to-cash to record-to-report, and from transactional to Controller-level support and more. Personiv goes above and beyond to get results with a team as small as one in our offshore, cost-saving model.
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Episodes
  • Rethinking Leadership: Ditch Tradition & Drive Impact with Rick Yvanovich

    Rethinking Leadership: Ditch Tradition & Drive Impact with Rick Yvanovich
    Mar 4 2025
    In this episode of CFO Weekly, Rick Yvanovich, CEO & Founder of TRG International, explores why traditional leadership is failing—and how emotionally intelligent, purpose-driven leadership is the future. He shares decades of insights on how businesses can adapt and thrive in an era of constant change. Rick is a Certified Chief Master Coach, serial entrepreneur, and the author of Business as Unusual. With over 40 years of leadership experience spanning multiple industries, he helps organizations unlock their potential through smarter leadership and cultural transformation. In this episode, we discuss: The transformative role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership and strategic decision-making The reasons traditional business models are struggling and how organizations can adapt to thrive Key strategies for CFOs to maintain relevance and drive value in an era of digital transformation Why hiring for attitude and potential is more impactful than focusing solely on technical skills The essential elements of building a high-performance, purpose-driven company that fosters growth and innovation
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    56 mins
  • Become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie

    Become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie
    Feb 25 2025
    In this episode of CFO Weekly, William Washington, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie, joins Megan Weis to share his experiences regarding financial leadership, process improvement, operational efficiency, and many more. William also dives into the Six Sigma methodologies in financial operations and preparing finance teams for the AI revolution. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with an MBA and Master's in Law Firm Management, William combines deep financial understanding with operational excellence principles to drive organizational success. His career spans prominent roles at global organizations, including Accenture and Fannie Mae, before finding his true calling in legal finance leadership. In this episode, we discuss: How the Six Sigma methodologies transform financial operations and process improvement The unique challenges of financial leadership in law firms The importance of authentic leadership and creating a culture where "trying is not a failure" What impact does AI have on financial operations
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    32 mins
  • The Digital Banking Revolution with Alex Jimenez, Lead Principal Consultant at Backbase

    The Digital Banking Revolution with Alex Jimenez, Lead Principal Consultant at Backbase
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode of CFO Weekly, Alex Jimenez, Lead Principal Consultant at Backbase, joins Megan Weis to break down why traditional digital transformation approaches need rethinking, what digital transformation really means for banks, and why we should drop the word "digital" altogether. Alex brings over 36 years of financial services expertise to the intersection of banking and technology transformation. As a respected thought leader in digital banking innovation, he has held strategic positions across major institutions including Bank of America and Zions Bank Corporation, and served as Chief Strategy Officer at both Extractable and Finalytics AI. Alex's distinguished career spans roles in strategic planning, digital banking, operations, and customer experience, complemented by his influential work as chairman of the Consumer Bankers Association's Digital Channel Committee and founding member of the American Bankers Association's fintech committee. In this episode, we discuss: Why digital transformation should be viewed as a business model transformation rather than just a technology upgrade How C-suite alignment and CEO commitment are essential for meaningful organizational change What is progressive modernization The impact of AI and machine learning on banking's future
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    34 mins

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