CFO THOUGHT LEADER

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CFO THOUGHT LEADER is a podcast featuring firsthand accounts of finance leaders who are driving change within their organizations.We share the career journey of our spotlighted CFO guest: What do they struggle with? How do they persevere? What makes them successful CFOs? CFO THOUGHT LEADER is all about inspiring finance professionals to take a leadership leap. We know that by hearing about the successes — (and yes, also the failures) — of others, today’s CFOs can more confidently chart their own leadership paths across the enterprise and take inspired action.

Redefining Efficiency: The Three Dimensions of AI ROI - A Planning Aces Episode
Jun 6, 2025 – 44:10
1103: Turning Anomalies into Advantage | Matthias Steinberg, CFO, MindBridge
Jun 4, 2025 – 58:26
1102: Navigating Growth and Risk in a Member-Driven Business | Andrea Hecht, CFO, CSAA Insurance
Jun 1, 2025 – 48:21
1101: Turning Home Equity into a Platform, Not a Product | Tom Egan, CFO, Hometap
May 28, 2025 – 59:38
1100: Lines, Not Dots: Turning Optionality into Outcomes | Chad Gold, CFO, Fullstory
May 25, 2025 – 50:27
ON LOCATION: AI on the Frontlines - Live Insights from Planful Perform25
May 23, 2025 – 54:43
1099: Turning Back‑of‑House Data into Front‑of‑House Wins | Emma Whelan, CFO, MarginEdge
May 21, 2025 – 53:39
1098: Pandemic Rollercoaster Veteran Champions Smarter MRI Suites | Jill Woodworth, CFO, Prenuvo
May 18, 2025 – 01:04:24
1097: The Mutual Advantage in a Cyclical Market | Kevin Ingram, CFO, FM
May 14, 2025 – 41:57
1096: Why Usage Beats Revenue in Video SaaS | Gillian Munson, CFO, Vimeo
May 11, 2025 – 49:29
Built for Turbulence: Finance Planning in Motion - A Planning Aces Episode
May 9, 2025 – 42:39
1095: Turning Volatility into Cross‑Border Opportunity | Bea Ordonez, CFO, Payoneer
May 7, 2025 – 47:28
1094: Mapping Revenue Levers for Next‑Gen Data Businesses | Dilip Upmanyu, CFO, Cloudera
May 4, 2025 – 41:59
1093: Anime Economics: Serving Fans, Driving Returns | Travis Page, CFO, Crunchyroll
Apr 30, 2025 – 35:36
1092: Balancing Mission, Margin, and Market Share | Steven Miller, CFO, Warby Parker
Apr 27, 2025 – 47:26
1091: Making Finance the Force Multiplier | Chris Greiner, CFO, Zeta Global
Apr 23, 2025 – 38:56
1090: Broadening the Field: Turning Risk into Reach | Jerome Upton, CFO, Genworth
Apr 20, 2025 – 46:38
1089: Reinventing Operations for Lasting Impact | Brian McClintock, CFO, Fusion Connect
Apr 16, 2025 – 45:17
1088: Driving Growth with a Builder’s Mindset | Naeem Ishaq, CFO, Checkr
Apr 13, 2025 – 52:35
1086: M&A, AI, and the Art of Integration | Adam Ante, CFO, Paycor
Apr 6, 2025 – 42:34
Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou sits down with Amber Papp, VP of Finance at Scentbird
Apr 4, 2025 – 44:51
1085: The Strategic Power of Curiosity | Erik Rothschild, CFO, Cin7
Apr 2, 2025 – 43:36
1084: Reading the Signals, Not Just the Statements | Brian Carolan, CFO, SailPoint
Mar 30, 2025 – 41:53
The ROI Equation for AI Starts Here - A Planning Aces Episode
Mar 28, 2025 – 45:31
1083: Navigating the Go-To-Market Roadmap with Precision | Brian Robins, CFO, GitLab
Mar 26, 2025 – 46:35
1082: Unlocking Value Through Real Estate Innovation | Tim Arndt, CFO, Prologis
Mar 23, 2025 – 48:59
1081: The CFO’s Role in Innovation and Market Adaptation | Erik Swenson, CFO, IDT
Mar 19, 2025 – 55:48
1080: Reframing Your Drivers of Growth | Jason Lee, CFO, Faire
Mar 16, 2025 – 58:16
1079: Staying Ahead of Growth: How Finance Powers Proactive Scaling | Brandon Sullivan, CFO, 2X
Mar 12, 2025 – 49:11
1078: From Black Box to Control Tower | Stuart Leung, CFO, Flexport
Mar 9, 2025 – 55:10
1077: Unleashing Innovation: Strategic Insights into AI Integration | Omar Choucair, CFO, Trintech
Mar 5, 2025 – 45:39
1076: Where Finance Meets Factory Floor | Gabi (Bressack) Gantus, CFO, Mytra
Mar 2, 2025 – 44:08
Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou sits down with Brad Silicani, COO of Anrok
Feb 28, 2025 – 38:44
1074: Balancing AI Innovation with Post-IPO Expectations | Bill Koefoed, CFO, OneStream
Feb 23, 2025 – 41:33
1073: AI, Agility & Ambition: The Making of a Data Center Powerhouse | John Wilson, CFO, Sabey Data Centers
Feb 19, 2025 – 53:52
1072: Numbers, Narratives, and Navigating Change | Amy Butte, CFO, Navan
Feb 16, 2025 – 42:07
Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou welcomes Clari's Chief Accounting Officer Karen Wu
Feb 14, 2025 – 42:36
1071: Empowering Finance: Lessons from the Automation Edge | Ashim Gupta, CFO, UiPath
Feb 12, 2025 – 39:05
1070: From Finance Leader to Entreprenuer: A CFO’s Journey to the CEO Office | Damon Fletcher, CEO, Caliper
Feb 9, 2025 – 40:55
1069: Driving Value Through Agile Finance Leadership | Lior Maza, CFO, Priority Software
Feb 5, 2025 – 55:38
1068: The CFO Advantage in the Boardroom: Strategy, M&A, and IPO Readiness | Bill Korn, CFO-Emeritus
Feb 2, 2025 – 01:08:52
Controllers Classified: Erik Zhou sits down with Bloomerang’s Jeff Arensman
Jan 31, 2025 – 42:15
1067: The Power of Storytelling in Scaling Businesses | Matt Collis, CFO, PairSoft
Jan 29, 2025 – 47:05
1066: How Language Barriers and Data Shortfalls Propelled a Life in Numbers | Cosmin Pitigoi, CFO, Flywire
Jan 26, 2025 – 58:18
1065: The Accidental CFO: From Entrepreneurial Leader to the CFO Office | Stacy Tumarkin, CFO, Kubecost
Jan 22, 2025 – 44:40
1064: Cybersecurity, AI, and the Evolving Finance Frontier | Russ Keefe, CFO, Corelight
Jan 19, 2025 – 56:16
1063: From Banking to Building: One Leader’s Shift to Operations | Eugene Wong, CFO, Clara Analytics
Jan 15, 2025 – 52:47
1062: Scaling with Purpose and Profit | Hetu Patel, CFO, Thrive Market
Jan 12, 2025 – 45:40
Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou welcomes Sourcegraph's Contoller Desene Sterling
Jan 10, 2025 – 39:55
1061: Innovate, Scale, Repeat: A CFO’s Blueprint for Rapid Expansion | Kfir Lippmann, CFO, Salt Security
Jan 8, 2025 – 38:54

Recent Reviews

JJBird!

Good information, obnoxious host

It’s hard to listen to the host, especially the advertisements. His tone is incredibly obnoxious that I cringe at times. Still good material to listen to if you’re in accounting or finance.
Santos-L-Halper

Relatable and applicable

This podcast truly marries useful finance tips and insights with human stories about finance professionals. It’s such a great mix of information any company can apply today and the characters and personal stories behind that info. The combination makes each episode memorable and valuable.
321 Capt

Super informative and thought provoking

I have an MBA and I really enjoy this show. Jack asks probing questions that get into the mind of his guest. I feel like I’m a fly on the wall listening to a couple of intelligent movers and shakers sharing their most important business secrets. This show is a must-listen for anyone who aspires to be a leader in the business world.
Powerful Eric

Impressive Professional Wow!

Impressive unique show that gives the serious professional the tool they need to evolve in the business world. Nice work. Great podcast. Highly recommend!
Eric Dickmann

Real insights into the world of the CFO

Finance drives business but how CFO’s interact with the rest of the management team to facilitate growth while managing costs is a key element of success. Jack Sweeney does an excellent job of talking with finance leaders and understanding their approach to managing businesses and their views on the ever evolving role of the CFO.
Anna B David

So grateful I found this!

The wide variety of guests and specific information they provide has made this show a must listen for me. More episodes, please!
Josh-Smith

Entertaining CFO Stories

I was surprised how interesting these stories and advice from CFOs could be! Every show is entertaining and educational.
N@MRG

Great interviews

The story of someone's life is always interesting.
Dairy Farm CFO

Host Audio is subpar

Jack, as a new CFO, I love the interviews and learning from your guests. But... C’mon Jack, budget $500 and buy a microphone and controller to level your audio. Please.
Crossfitgator

Excellent resource / great find

Real world, practical insights from experienced CFO’s. Very helpful to get tangible examples. Feels tangible and real not book content.
business podcastcast fan

Please Get a Sound Engineer

The content of this podcast is fantastic, but the fluctuations in volume and sound quality are horrendous. At times the sound problems and quality make this podcast unbearable. The sound problems are only made worse because the content is so good. I often have to stop listening because the host and the guest are at such different volumes.
Wiggy 97

Great content, horrible production...

It’s unfortunate, but the production almost makes the podcast unlistenable. The host drifts in and out from his microphone and the guest audio is far lower in volume than the host. I spend a lot of time managing the volume instead of focusing on content. Someone needs to listen to the podcast and level the audio.
Strat-Minded CPA

There are Many Paths to the CFO Office

The beauty of this show is how the interviewer asks each CFO guest to reveal their path to the c-suite. There are certainly some commonalities but there are also some startk differences. One question - one very revealing question.
rummy522

Great content but horrible sound quality

The guests on this podcasts bring great knowledge and content, but the host is a horrible interviewer. He asks everyone the exact same questions and the conversations have the worst sound quality I’ve heard in the digital age.
Dano Smith

have you listened to your own audio?

you should buy a mic...
BrieGF

Great show bringing together CFOs!

This is a great show for CFOs who are leading businesses!
Meandermartin

Great content, needs better sound quality

Muffled voices of interviewees makes it difficult to understand
Brooke Craven

Awesome Podcast

Jack, host of CFO Thought Leader, highlights CFO driving change. Jack and his expert guests off insightful advice that is helpful to anyone that listens.
Philip Campbell

Fantastic Podcast

I love this podcast and its goal of inspiring and guiding finance executives. There is so much we can learn from people who have "been there" and are willing to share the successes and challenges they experienced along the way. There is no better teacher than experience and the wisdom other CFOs and finance executives are willing to share to make our journey just a little bit easier.
jinki1

Specialized info and insight for the CFO

In most businesses leadership must assume a variety of roles. The CFO's job has its own specific obstacles and challenges, Sweeney addresses many of these challenge well. Bravo.
Adastadt

Great Guests and Content, but Awful Audio

The concept is great. I enjoy hearing the insights of experienced CFOs with developed careers. As the title states the audio is awful. It appears that the guest and interviewer are on the same audio track. When I turn it up to hear the interviewee and the interviewer speaks my ears are blown out, as well as when advertisements play.
the_listenerr

Real CFO’s with Real Insight

This is a show with some great guests with concrete leadership success. Episode 161 really caught my attention with how to best integrate technology into a business without getting bogged down with the “processes.”
Chris @ LeanLeadershipPodcast

Great Podcast, Great Topic!

Jack Sweeney hit a home run with this podcast! Finance is the heartbeat and life blood of a business and it needs a well informed leader at the helm. This podcast serves that purpose.
BaseballClassics

Top Notch!

Outstanding insights uncovered and shared through this podcast! So glad I found it and tuned it. highly recommend for any CFO’s or those who want to become a CFO.
wreksh0p

Awesome!

Great resource, I just found this and I am a new fan and subscriber!
Dan Feld/Prologue Profiles

Valuable guests!

CFO Thought Leader features interviews you can’t find elsewhere. A must listen for CFO’s everywhere. Thanks Jack, keep it up!
Tedjitsu

CFO Podcast!

Great podcast for those in the finance profession. Keep up the great work!
Cooper176

Aspiring CFO or...

…Controllers, Directors or even CEO’s trying to better understand how to empower your CFO - this is podcast for you.
ShaunAyala

Great CFO perspective

What a great podcast from a CFO perspective, great learnings here even if your not a CFO and what to understand the role a little bit better!
NCrawfordIII

Doesn't get much better!

CFO or not... this is a must listen podcast for execs and beyond!
ChicagoVal

Great podcast!!

What a phenomenal idea for a podcast - who wouldn't want to learn from CFO thought leaders who are full of innovative and brilliant ideas? A "must listen to" for sure!
bstabs

CFO = Fantastic

What a great podcast. Perfect for my ride to work.
emjgreen

Insights abound

Coming from a corporate environment... suddenly some of the forces that jerk me around seemingly without reason suddenly gained some clarity. Adding to my regular rotation, I like expanding my horizons... thanks Jack!
ADHD reWired

Financial thinking for entrepreneurs ready to focus on finances.

This will made me stop and think! Great info that even an entrepreneur without financial expertise can appreciate and gain valuable perspective from.
KevinLe7

hey you should check this out

Definitely subscribed and enjoyed the show. lots of golden nuggets in here!
ExitCoachRadio

Very interesting and thought provoking!

Great format and interesting to hear many different perspectives.
Marie @ Today’s Leading Women

A must listen!

Wow, it’s so inspiring to hear these leaders in the financial realm talk about their expertise and share their insights to people like me who are not so “financially adept”. Highly recommended!
Gisele_Oliveira

A+ Show

I love this show. It's great content and the host is really pleasant. Keep up the good work.
PersistentDude

Pulled me into the CFO world

I am not in the world of finance but the first episode got to me and I have been listening to every show. The mind set that these guys have and conversations on strategy are extremely valuable. Great Podcast and keeps getting better.
TeeMazz

First time listener

Great insights, very knowledgeable!
ETZ_1970

Awesome

Understanding the CFO perspective is key in selling successfully into companies. This is really helpful.
James @ Cash Car Convert Show

Smart Podcast - Talking to Top CFOs

The concept for this podcast is simple, but at the same time brilliant. Speaking to innovative CFOs is not only a great conversation for CFOs to listen to, but also for those who interface with CFOs. This is a great podcast to get an insider’s view of what CFOs are thinking and doing in our new post 2008 world. My hat is off to Jack and Steve for smart and informative show!
kkrimitsos

Katie | Business Women Rock

C Level people need to listen to this Podcast. Really enjoyed the CFO Thought Leader!
Leslie Hassler, Your Biz Rules

CFO Thoughtleaders For Sure!

I loved hearing the strategies and thoughts that are behind growing and changing an organization. I loved the Libbey Glass interview!
James Fischer CAT

A Bookshelf for career-minded CFOs

Terrific takeaways from every guest so far. Keep it up!
Kathleen S. C.

awesome

So helpful. Great guests!
SusanAgnes

HigherEdFinance

With almost 30 years experience in managing and advocating for budget at a public university, I really like listening to both new and well seasoned professionals with a business point of view. Thank you! CFOthoughtLeader! I have already shared with my colleagues. We all have a level of excellence and a bottom line to manage.
meaganlees

Actual CFOs not Consultants!!!!

Ok, my subject line says it all. This podcast is interviews with actual CFOs...That's pretty rare. The CFO narrative is changing! The role has changed and business is changing with it.
Bryan Knowlton

Great show!

Love your awesome CFO podcast! Very inspiring!
kpchf

Great niche! Great show!

Jack - great show and a great niche for anyone that needs to have finance become more effective! (like everyone!) Kimberly Falker