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Financial Executives International presents the FEI Podcast: an audio digest focusing on the ideas and strategies in finance and accounting.

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Recorded live at the FEI Financial Leaders Forum in San Antonio, this episode features Jill Nelson, CFO of Texas811, who went from call center representative to the C-suite. Nelson discusses how she blends art and finance through her Wander Workshop ... more

This episode explores the reaction tax, a concept describing the hidden costs businesses pay when decision windows close before leadership sees the warning signs. Thomas DeFabrizio, CFO of Impellam Group Americas, walks through the KPIs, shared defin... more

Dolly Lalvani, a CPA and FEI Central Pennsylvania Chapter Leader, joins the FEI Podcast to share how a promise to her father shaped her path to the CPA license, why she treats mentorship as a two-way commitment rather than a transaction, and what act... more

What if your AI strategy is already at risk, not because your team is behind on AI, but because finance is trying to run the future on systems built for the past? In this episode, Alex Curran, CEO of Aptitude Software, discusses why AI success in fin... more

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Recent Guests

Jill Nelson
CFO of Texas811
Texas811
Episode: From Call Center to CFO: How Jill Nelson Uses Art to Build Braver Teams
Thomas DeFabrizio
CFO for the Impellam Group Americas
Impellam Group Americas
Episode: The Reaction Tax: Why Finding Out Too Late Is Costing Your Company
Dolly Lalvani
CPA, finance leader with experience in India, Belize, and the United States
Independent CPA; former Ernst & Young; Nasba board member
Episode: Raised to Never Quit: Mentorship, Belonging, and Building Your Network with Dolly Lalvani
Alex Curran
CEO of Aptitude Software
Aptitude Software
Episode: Why AI Alone Won’t Fix Your Finance Function’s Biggest Problem – with Alex Curran
Chrissy O'Hara
CFO of SoftLedger
SoftLedger
Episode: From CPA to Founder: Why This CFO Says It's Time to Take More Risk – with Chrissy O'Hara
Kevina Purmanund
CFO of the 1826 Group
1826 Group
Episode: From Job Fear to Competitive Edge: How One CFO Is Leading with AI – with Kevina Purmanund
Jennifer Witts
Partner at CohnReznick, Client Advisory Services Practice
CohnReznick
Episode: Why CFOs Can't Just Layer AI on Broken Processes – with CohnReznick
Kyle Vroegh
Director at CohnReznick, leads construction and real estate verticals
CohnReznick
Episode: Why CFOs Can't Just Layer AI on Broken Processes – with CohnReznick
Tom Alexander
Partner and head of the AI Innovation and Transformation
CrossCountry Consulting
Episode: Evolution of the Finance Function: Leading Strategy, AI, and Transformation

Hosts

Heather Cole
Host of FEI Podcast with emphasis on finance leadership and transformation.
Heather Gould
Host of FEI Icons podcast; finance leader focusing on governance and leadership.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Informative and timely

    Appreciate the various interviews on current topics and leaders across industries.

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    Goranger22
    United States2 years ago

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Mentorship and career growth themes are consistently valuable.
High-quality guests and actionable finance leadership insights.
Informative and timely, covers leaders across industries with practical takeaways.
Strong emphasis on AI and transformation in finance makes it timely for executives.

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Raised to Never Quit: Mentorship, Belonging, and Building Your Network with Dolly Lalvani
Q: Dolly, please introduce yourself to our audience and share a bit about your background.
Dolly introduces herself as a CPA with a lifelong goal of becoming a CPA, recounting her journey from India to Belize to New York, and describes the influence of her father as her first and biggest mentor.
From CPA to Founder: Why This CFO Says It's Time to Take More Risk – with Chrissy O'Hara
Q: What role does technology and AI play in your current business, and how have you integrated it into your product and processes?
We've embedded AI to improve product support, forecasting, and automation, using tools like Claude and ChatGPT to enhance efficiency and to inform product development with real customer data.
From CPA to Founder: Why This CFO Says It's Time to Take More Risk – with Chrissy O'Hara
Q: How do you handle the tension between risk and stability when expanding into leadership roles or starting a company?
Acknowledge the downsides and pressure, but actively seek opportunities to be at the table; push for risk-taking in a controlled way while maintaining an operational backbone.
From CPA to Founder: Why This CFO Says It's Time to Take More Risk – with Chrissy O'Hara
Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about transitioning from a traditional finance role to entrepreneurship?
Let go of some traditional best practices and be willing to embrace a less structured, more flexible approach focused on growth, customers, and aligning with the operations rather than sticking to perfect reconciling every penny.
Building Resilience and Relevance: Brenda Zamzow on Leadership and Relationships
Q: What nugget would you leave with our listeners today?
She emphasizes the importance of relationships, ongoing networking, and the practice of staying connected with high-quality people, plus the value of giving to others, which she believes returns manyfold.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FEI Podcast

What is FEI Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Finance-focused conversations centered on how finance leaders modernize, govern data, and leverage AI to drive forward-looking decisions. Episodes frequently explore topics like AI adoption in finance, governance, KPI standardization, and how to build resilient, transformation-ready finance functions. A standout pattern is sharing practical frameworks, real-world implementation stories, and leadership lessons from CFOs, controllers, and senior finance executives across industries, including technology, manufacturing, nonprofits, and professional services. The format tends to blend personal career journeys with actionable strategies for improving speed, accuracy, and strategic influence in finance. Notably, guests often discuss mentorship, g... more

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