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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 streamlin... more

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Wassia Kamon, Chief Financial Officer at ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, Georgia's largest nonprofit community development financial institution, joins Megan Weis to explore the journey from controller or FP&... more

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Jeremy Ung, Chief Technology Officer at BlackLine, joins Megan Weis to explore why general-purpose AI agents are not automatically safe enough for high-stakes financial operations. Jeremy brings more than two decades of... more

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Jack McCullough, Founder and President of the CFO Leadership Council, joins Megan Weis to unpack the Rodman Paradox: the idea that a company's most valuable employee may not be its best-performing one, but rather the pe... more

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Mike McLain, Chief Accounting Officer at Transwestern, joins Megan Weis to explore what separates mid-sized businesses that scale successfully from those that stall out, and how finance leaders can help their organizati... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy Ung
Chief Technology Officer at BlackLine
BlackLine
Episode: General-Purpose AI Agents Are Not Built for High-Stakes Finance
Jack McCullough
Founder and President of the CFO Leadership Council
CFO Leadership Council
Episode: The Rodman Paradox: Why Your Most Valuable Employee May Not Be Your Best One
Mike McLain
Chief Accounting Officer at Transwestern
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Episode: How Finance Leaders Help Mid-Sized Businesses Scale Without Stalling
Jill Howe
Chief Financial Officer at Lineage Cell Therapeutics
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Episode: Modernizing Finance Without Losing the Human Element
Ed Bleacher
Chief Financial Officer at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Episode: Healthcare Funding, Defense Spending, and the CFO’s Role in Advocacy
Anne Napolitano
CEO and founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, focused on food and beverage finance
Anne Napolitano Consulting
Episode: How CFO-Level Finance Helps Restaurants Survive
Courtney Colmanares
Chief Financial Officer at Crane Stationery
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Episode: The CFO as Chief Data Officer
Alex Curran
Chief Executive Officer at Aptitude Software
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Megan Weis
Host of CFO Weekly

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States8 months 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
  • CFO Weekly is the best show for Finance!

    Every episode is very interesting, a lot of great insights about the current and future of finance. Definitely a must-listen!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Eli_cin
    Philippines2 years ago

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The Rodman Paradox: Why Your Most Valuable Employee May Not Be Your Best One
Q: And for listeners who are hearing the phrase for the first time, what exactly is the Rodman Paradox?
The Rodman Paradox is the idea that your most valuable employee may not be your best employee, often being the person with an irreplaceable, specialized skill set who empowers others and prevents crises, even if they aren't the most visible or highest-paid.
General-Purpose AI Agents Are Not Built for High-Stakes Finance
Q: How should finance leaders balance automation with accountability as AI starts influencing decisions?
Accountability is foundational and cannot be traded off; processes must be designed with accountability at the core, with testing and auditability scaled as AI use grows.
General-Purpose AI Agents Are Not Built for High-Stakes Finance
Q: What are the key governance practices needed for AI agents in finance?
You need training, guardrails, context about the business, an environment that enforces policies, and a continuous governance layer to monitor compliance and performance.
General-Purpose AI Agents Are Not Built for High-Stakes Finance
Q: When CFOs hear the term AI agent, what do they misunderstand most about how these systems operate inside financial environments?
The biggest misunderstanding is viewing AI agents as traditional software; they are a workforce augmentation that requires governance, context, and human oversight to function correctly within finance and accounting.
Greatest Hits: How New Finance Leaders Navigate Transition and Build Confidence
Q: GrowCFO came to be how and why did it start?
GrowCFO emerged from founders Dan Wells and Kevin Appleby recognizing CFOs' need for peer conversation and practical online resources, especially during COVID, to share strategies on cost management, budgeting, and navigating the transition into the CFO role.

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What is CFO Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on finance leadership in the era of AI, automation, and data-driven decision making. Episodes frequently explore how AI-enabled finance platforms, ERP architecture, and real-time analytics reshape FP&A, forecasting, and financial close. Guests range from CFOs and VPs of Finance to fintech founders and AI-focused finance leaders, offering practical guidance on governance, data quality, and transforming finance teams for strategic impact. A standout theme is moving beyond traditional spreadsheets toward intelligent, auditable systems that empower faster, more informed business decisions while balancing risk, regulation, and change management. The podcast often surfaces real-world case studies, actionable frameworks, and vend... more

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