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The Diary of a CFO

Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA
Leadership
Risk Management
FP&A
CFO
Networking
Finance Leadership
Finance
Career Development
CFO Role
AI In Finance
Fraud Prevention
Executive Presence
Financial Planning and Analysis
Mentorship
Artificial Intelligence
Leadership Development
Change Management
Executive Leadership
Corporate Finance
Forecasting Techniques

If you're currently a CFO or on the path to become one, this podcast is for you. The Diary of a CFO takes you behind the scenes of modern finance leadership through honest conversations about how real finance leaders build their careers, make tough decisions, and carry the weight of the CFO role. Hosted by award-winning CFO Wassia Kamon, each episode covers what it actually takes to lead finance t... more

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She spent 19 years at Southwire. She started in treasury, moved through business unit finance, became Chief Accounting Officer, and then made a move nobody saw coming. She left finance to run supply chain at a $9 billion company that provides cable f... more

She spent her entire career in accounting and finance. Public accounting, FP&A, financial reporting, corporate accounting. Then she made a move nobody expected. She went into operations. And when she came back to finance as a CFO, everything was diff... more

Most finance leaders think about making the jump to a private equity backed company at some point. Very few know what they are actually walking into.

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Voudouris, a 3x PE CFO who has been on every side of the tab... more

He spent over 20 years at Ernst & Young. He did a secondment to Berlin, Germany by himself. He went back to Alabama to take over the CPA firm his father started 50 years ago. And then he made the leap to CFO of a Nasdaq-listed AI company.

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Donna Cohen
CFO of CarMax Auto Finance
CarMax Auto Finance
Episode: How Operations Experience Makes You a Better CFO, with Donna Cohen, CFO of CarMax Auto Finance (Live in Atlanta)
Chris Voudouris
Three-time PE-backed CFO
Graham Partners (PE); former KPMG transaction services
Episode: How to Evaluate a CFO Role in Private Equity Before You Say Yes - Chris Voudouris, 3x PE CFO
James White
CFO of ScanTech AI Systems, former EY senior manager, Melta CPA
ScanTech AI Systems / EY
Episode: From Big 4 Auditor to CFO: How to Make People Want to Work With You in Finance - James White (Live in Atlanta)
Lori Kaczynski
Senior Vice President, Chief Audit, Risk, and Compliance Officer at Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging International
Episode: From 6x National Champion to Fortune 500 Chief Audit Officer - Lori Kaczynski on Leadership and Resilience
Chad Gold
CFO of Full Story
Full Story
Episode: How Finance Teams Should Be Using AI Right Now, with Chad Gold, CFO of Fullstory
Tiffany Willis
Global investor relations executive, former Starbucks SVP IR
Starbucks
Episode: Former Starbucks IR SVP: How a Homeless Teenager Ended Up Managing $130 Billion Market Cap on Wall Street
William Washington III
Global CFO, Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie
Episode: The Unlikely Journey of a $3 Billion CFO, William Washington III
Fabian Ferrada
Senior Solutions Engineer, Insight Software, EPM Pillar
Insight Software
Episode: How to Cut Your Board Reporting Process From Weeks to Days (with Fabian Ferrada)
Paul Bonhurst
FP&A expert, reviews FP&A software, host of FP&A Unlocked podcast
Episode: Excel vs FP&A Software: When to Make the Switch (with Paul Barnhurst)

Host

Wassia Kamon
Host of The Diary of a CFO; experienced CFO and finance leader guiding conversations on leadership, AI in finance, and strategic finance partnerships.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Director, Finance

    As a finance leader committed to continuous growth, The Diary of a CFO has become one of my favourite podcasts. Wassia covers a broad range of finance and leadership topics that are relevant, actionable, and inspiring. The quality of guests she brings on is truly top-notch.

    Wassia has been a great mentor in my own journey, and I highly recommend both this podcast and following her on LinkedIn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love_Eb
    Canada9 months ago
  • Commuter Friendly

    Diary of a CFO is one of the few finance podcasts that feels both insightful and refreshingly human. Wassia Kamon brings the perfect balance of strategy, vulnerability, and sharp questioning to every episode. As a fellow finance leader, I appreciate the candor, the diverse perspectives, and the real-talk about what it actually takes to lead from the C-suite.

    It’s not just about numbers—it’s about mindset, decision-making, and navigating the messy middle. This is a must-listen if you care about ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    summaryzn
    United Statesa year ago
  • Engaging, Insightful, Motivational

    Wassia brings an incredible energy, making complex financial and leadership topics feel both real and relatable.

    Her ability to break things down with actionable advice, while keeping the conversation dynamic and engaging, makes you want to queue up the next episode immediately.

    It was an absolute pleasure being featured on the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunshinejz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Real + Practical Advice

    Any aspiring or current CFO should add Diary of a CFO into their podcast rotation!

    Every episode offers real, practical advice from people in the trenches. Questions are really insightful because they come from someone who is in the CFO seat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen Newland
    United Statesa year ago
  • A Voice for the Highly Impactful but grossly underrepresented

    This is truly a special and one-of-a-kind podcast. The idea to discuss the challenges that CFO’s face from all company types, and sizes is very futuristic, forward thinking and innovative. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with Wassia, and the questions were very thought-provoking and I think are what the audience needs to hear, to share ideas and provide mentorship as well. Absolutely stellar and I would welcome the chance for additional conversations like these!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brenda Hodo-Iddris
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes the human side of finance and the emphasis on leadership development.
Guests are top-notch and topics are highly actionable for CFOs and aspiring finance leaders.
The host's energy is engaging and questions are sharp, delivering value every episode.
Listeners describe the host as insightful, practical, and candid about real-world finance leadership.
The show blends strategic finance with personal growth and mentorship insights.

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How Operations Experience Makes You a Better CFO, with Donna Cohen, CFO of CarMax Auto Finance (Live in Atlanta)
Q: How did your experience in operations influence your effectiveness as CFO?
Operations gave me a practical lens on how work gets done and why resources are needed, enabling smarter capital allocation and a deeper understanding of the end-to-end business. It also helped me bridge finance and operations and communicate more effectively with cross-functional teams.
How Operations Experience Makes You a Better CFO, with Donna Cohen, CFO of CarMax Auto Finance (Live in Atlanta)
Q: What was the hardest transition in your career, and how did you navigate it?
The hotel/private equity period was toughest, with long hours, structural changes, and staffing downsizing; navigating it required focusing on people, aligning with new operating models, and eventually moving to a company that aligned with my values and career goals.
How Finance Teams Should Be Using AI Right Now, with Chad Gold, CFO of Fullstory
Q: What would you say needs to shift in that approach? How should CFOs, how should leadership team view how to bring AI as a group project into an organization?
Chad explains that CFOs should lead AI initiatives by creating the data infrastructure, governance, and environment for experimentation, while also bringing in talent with both finance/domain expertise and data/engineering mindsets to form a true cross-functional AI team.
Former Starbucks IR SVP: How a Homeless Teenager Ended Up Managing $130 Billion Market Cap on Wall Street
Q: What advice would you give about storytelling in finance?
Sell the story behind the numbers, learn to communicate strategy and future plans, and practice anticipating questions to present a cohesive, credible narrative.
Former Starbucks IR SVP: How a Homeless Teenager Ended Up Managing $130 Billion Market Cap on Wall Street
Q: How did you transition from public accounting to investor relations?
She emphasized taking on special projects and cross-functional experiences that broadened her view beyond pure accounting into finance, strategy, and storytelling.

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This show centers on finance leadership, with a focus on the CFO's strategic partnership role beyond number-crunching. Guests range from global CFOs and board-facing finance leaders to experts in FP&A, risk, and AI-enabled finance, sharing practical playbooks for building high-performing finance teams, aligning with product and IT, and communicating with boards and investors. Episodes often emphasize leadership development, storytelling in finance, and making tough capital and automation decisions in both mature and high-growth environments. A standout thread is balancing speed, governance, and the human side of finance, including mentoring, diversity in leadership, and staying resilient in demanding roles. The format tends to combine candi... more

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1. Donna Cohen
2. Chris Voudouris
3. James White
4. Lori Kaczynski
5. Chad Gold
6. Tiffany Willis
7. William Washington III
8. Fabian Ferrada

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