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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 evolves to include long-term performance leadership, technology expertise, and company-wide strategic guidance, more and more accounting leaders are feeling overwhelmed. Join us as we talk to CFOs, Controllers, and other industry veterans who share their expertise on how to stream... more

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Strong CFO leadership isn't built on financial expertise alone. It also requires the ability to navigate uncertainty, influence people across the organisation, and learn from others who understand the pressures of the role.

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Amy Wang, Chief Financial Officer at Procurify, joins Megan Weis to explore what AI in finance actually looks like inside mid-market companies, where automation genuinely adds value, and where human judgment still matte... more

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, James Vanreusel, Founder and CEO of Vanreusel Ventures, joins Megan Weis to explore where AI is genuinely improving forecasting, reporting, and analysis, where the hype gets ahead of reality, and why fundamentals like p... more

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Courtney Stoner, who has held executive leadership roles at Iron Mountain, GE Vernova, and GE Aerospace joins to discuss The CFOs playbook for Agentic AI & ROI.

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Recent Guests

Amy Wang
Chief Financial Officer at Procurify with experience in finance, SaaS, fintech, and capital markets
Procurify
Episode: Where Automation Works and Human Judgment Still Matters
James Vanreusel
Founder and CEO of Vanreusel Ventures with experience in institutional equity sales, microfinance, and fractional CFO work
Vanreusel Ventures
Episode: Where AI Delivers for Finance Teams and Where Fundamentals Still Win
Courtney Stoner
Finance Shared Services and Operational Excellence VP
Iron Mountain / GE Renova / GE Aerospace
Episode: Agentic AI Starts with the Process, Not the Technology
Kerrie Jones
Financial Controller at Peak Living, accounting leader and governance board member
Peak Living
Episode: Why Professional Judgment Is the Accountant’s Greatest Differentiator
Shirley Shu-Hurley
Chief Financial Officer at Hillsborough Transit Authority
Hillsborough Transit Authority
Episode: The CFO as Decision Architect
John Wise
Director of Finance and Accounting at the Armstrong Company
Armstrong Company
Episode: Why CPAs Make Great CFOs
Mark Gaudiosi
Chief Financial Officer at Burro
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Episode: How CFOs Use AI and Real-Time Data to Make Faster Decisions
Mike DePrisco
President and CEO of IMA (Institute of Management Accountants)
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Episode: Why AI ROI Has Become a CFO Problem, Not a Tech Problem
Bojan Belejkovski
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Voltava; Treasury and Finance Transformation Leader
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Episode: Why AI-Native Finance Beats Bolted-On AI Tools

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Megan Weis
Host of CFO Weekly

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Best CFO Podcast

    Great guests and topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.VCP
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Important Content for CFOs and Aspiring CFOs

    This podcast has great guests who discuss the critical issues facing modern finance chiefs. I would consider this a “must listen” for anyone CFO or works closely with CFOs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack-Mick
    United States4 months ago
  • “Inside baseball” view of the CFO role

    Insightful and engaging discussions of what is happening in the head finance role today…in real time. Incredibly diverse array of perspectives and personalities demonstrating there is more than one approach to be a successful finance leader.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stress less, grow more
    United Statesa year ago
  • Perfect blend of insightful finance topics& personal experiences from Finance leaders

    This podcast is great for anyone interested in learning about key finance topics from an array of impressionable finance professionals & their personal experiences in the field. Each episode is about 30 minutes long. Have enjoyed the variety of guests and topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Director of Finance - IT
    United States2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Always an insightful discussion on financial strategies that CFOs from all industries can benefit from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeilStewart93
    United States2 years ago

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Diverse perspectives and real-world CFO experiments shine through.
Great for listeners aiming to level up their finance leadership.
Balanced focus on AI, data, and people in finance.
High-quality guests and actionable takeaways every episode.
Insightful finance leadership discussions with practical guidance.

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Where Automation Works and Human Judgment Still Matters
Q: And as AI becomes more and more advanced, where do you believe that human judgment will still absolutely need to remain in the loop?
Wang says humans should oversee high-stakes decisions and retain accountability, particularly for vendor onboarding, off-policy spending, budget baselines, and exceptions. AI is best suited to structured, repetitive work such as invoice coding, three-way matching, and policy-compliant approvals.
Where Automation Works and Human Judgment Still Matters
Q: So why do you think that many finance teams still struggle to separate genuinely useful AI applications from the hype? Or do they struggle at this point?
Wang says finance teams are naturally cautious because accuracy and auditability are their responsibility. She advises looking beyond vendor demos to workflows, governance, audit trails, and how errors are handled, and judging tools by measurable outcomes rather than how modern they seem.
Where AI Delivers for Finance Teams and Where Fundamentals Still Win
Q: Why do pricing, gross margin, cash conversion and unit economics still matter more than many founders realize even in this new AI-heavy environment?
He says every investment comes down to return on investment: what the business gets back for each dollar invested. AI can multiply returns when it works, but fundamentals determine whether the investment makes sense.
Where AI Delivers for Finance Teams and Where Fundamentals Still Win
Q: Where is AI genuinely creating better outcomes for founders and finance teams?
Vanreusel says AI can speed up financial modeling and automate parts of the accounting close, improving the speed and quality of work. Experts still need to review outputs and catch errors.
Why Professional Judgment Is the Accountant’s Greatest Differentiator
Q: How can newer accountants develop confidence in their judgment without simply relying on checklists?
Focus on expertise in your domain, pursue continuous learning and mentorship, and practice questioning to understand the why behind processes, which builds the ability to judge when a checklist isn't enough.

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