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Controllers Classified: Erik Zhou sits down with Bloomerang’s Jeff Arensman

1067: The Power of Storytelling in Scaling Businesses | Matt Collis, CFO, PairSoft

1066: How Language Barriers and Data Shortfalls Propelled a Life in Numbers | Cosmin Pitigoi, CFO, Flywire

1065: The Accidental CFO: From Entrepreneurial Leader to the CFO Office | Stacy Tumarkin, CFO, Kubecost

1064: Cybersecurity, AI, and the Evolving Finance Frontier | Russ Keefe, CFO, Corelight

1063: From Banking to Building: One Leader’s Shift to Operations | Eugene Wong, CFO, Clara Analytics

1062: Scaling with Purpose and Profit | Hetu Patel, CFO, Thrive Market

Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou welcomes Sourcegraph's Contoller Desene Sterling

1061: Innovate, Scale, Repeat: A CFO’s Blueprint for Rapid Expansion | Kfir Lippmann, CFO, Salt Security

1060: Reaching Unicorn Status Through Innovation | Emma Seymour, CFO, Deputy

From Misaligned Commissions to Unified Goals - A Planning Aces Episode

Bonus Replay: Where the Puck Is Headed | Michelle Hook, CFO, Portillo’s

Bonus Replay: The Lessons We Learn | Dev Ahuja, CFO, Novelis

Bonus Episode: Three Leaders

1059: Future-Proofing Finance: Essential CFO Priorities for 2025 | Eliran Glazer, CFO, Monday.com

1058: Empowering Industry with SaaS-Driven Material Technologies | Brian Registe, CFO, QuesTek

1057: Building Strategic Value: Inside the Finance Engine Room | Georgy Egorov, CFO, ZeroAvia

Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou welcomes Jake Jones, Contoller at FinQuery

1056: The Three Ps: A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainable Growth | Zach Johnson, CFO, Cribl

1055: At the Intersection of Product Love and Financial Leadership | Joanne Cheng, CFO, Jellyfish

1054: AI as a Game-Changer for Revenue and Operations | Chris Nagy, CFO, Salesloft

1053: Strategic Financial Alignment for Enhanced Transparency and Growth | Cyrus Lam, CFO Orion Innovation

The FP&A Spectrum: Technology, Culture, and Long-Term Value - A Planning Aces Episode

Bonus Replay: How a Biotech Disrupter Is De-risking R&D | Jamey Mock, CFO, Moderna

1052: How Mobileye’s Capital Journey Shaped, Tested, and Advanced Its Future CFO | Moran Shemesh, CFO, Mobileye

Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou welcomes Jessica Peng, Contoller at Invoca

Bonus Episode: CFO Mark Partin on Building BlackLine’s Revenue Ops from the Ground Up

1051: Building a Greener Future: A CFO’s Journey in Climate Tech | Derek Warnick, CFO Electric Hydrogen

1050: Harnessing the Power of Three: Dynatrace’s Layered AI Strategy | Jim Benson, CFO, Dynatrace

Bonus | Finance Leadership in a World of Iconic Collectibles Martin Nolan, CFO, Julien's Auction

Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou welcomes Eric Van Cleve, Controller at NexHealth.

1049: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Leveraging People and Data for Success | David Morris, CFO, Guardian Pharmacy

1048: Strategic Growth and Leadership in Hard Tech Finance | Sandra Wallach, CFO, Amprius Technologies

From Constraints to Collaboration - a Planning Aces Episode

1047: Balancing Risk and Opportunity in a Changing Finance Landscape | John Gronen, CFO, Yooz

1046: Transforming Finance from Reactive to Proactive Leadership | David Eckstein, CFO, Vanta

1045: Cash Flow Focus: Building a Sustainable Growth Strategy | Brian Hogeland, CFO Packer Fastener

1044: Driving Sustainable Growth: Aligning Business Goals with Profitability | Isabelle Winkles, CFO, Braze

1043: Redefining Success: A Journey from Corporate to Startup Leadership

1,042: From the Diamond to the Boardroom: A CFO’s Journey | Max Krakowiak, CFO, Revvity

Controllers Classified: Host Erik Zhou welcomes Matt Didden, Controller at NexHealth.

1,041: Rethinking Metrics to Align with Business Evolution | Josh Schwartz, CFO, Medidata

1,040: Leadership Partnership: How the CFO, CEO, and CIO Shape the Future | Mark Partin, CFO, Blackline

1,039: Driving Alignment Across Finance, Technology, and HR for Operational Success | Laura LaPeer, CFO, Plante Moran

1038: Driving Financial Agility in a Global Tech Landscape | Joey Wong, CFO, Lenovo Asia Pacific (PCSD)

Beneath the Surface: How to Manage Complexity and Achieve Greater Clarity - a Planning Aces Episode

1,037: Optimizing Growth and Margins: A CFO’s Strategic Playbook | Regi Vengalil, CFO, Trax Retail

1,036: The Power of AI in Shaping Strategic Finance Leadership | Zane Rowe, CFO, Workday

1035: Balancing Growth and Sustainability: The Financial Strategy Behind Health Innovation | Daniel Welch, CFO, Kate Farms

1,034: From Earnings Growth to Long-Term Success: A CFO’s Strategic Shift | Deanna Strable, COO & president (CFO emerita), Principal Financial Group

1033: The ‘Buy or Build’ Moment: Preserving Your Firm's Entrepreneurial Spirit | Ben Averis, CFO, Yoto

1,032: From Bitcoin to AI: How Financial Strategy Can Drive a Company’s Evolution | Patrick Fleury, CFO, TeraWulf

1,031: Unlocking Operational Scale in Health Insurance Through AI and Data | Scott Blackley, CFO, Oscar Health

1,030: Leveraging Global Expertise to Shape ADP’s Financial Future | Don McGuire, CFO, ADP

Bonus Episode: Early Beginnings

Strategic Relationship Building in FP&A- A Planning Aces Episode

1,029: A Unique Advantage: When CEO Experience Informs CFO Leadership | Matt Steinfort, CFO, DigitalOcean

1,028: Shaping Finance Operations to Support Global Growth | Clemente Cohen, CFO, PG Forsta

1,027: Strategic Finance in the Digital Asset Industry: Lessons from a Bitcoin Mining Leader | Salman Khan, CFO, Marathon Digital Holdings

1,026: Partnering for Growth in the Age of AI | Kabir Ahmed Shakir, CFO, Tata Communications

1,025: Cost Management to Strategic Investment | Chikako Tyler, CFO, California Bank & Trust

1,024: From Overdrive to Insight: Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Success | Tom Bock, CFO, SmartFinancial

1,023: How Finance Propelled a Tech Enthusiast into the C-suite | Doug Potvin, CFO, Trinity Logistics

1,022: The Power of Lean Thinking | Todd Patriacca, CFO, BVI Medical

1,021: A Taste for Professional Growth: How the U.S. Coast Guard Granted Larry White an Expansive Finance Career

1,020: A Savvy Investor Cracks the Operator’s Code | Seth Wunder, CFO, Acorns

Navigating Communication Challenges - A Planning Aces Episode

1,019: The Rewards of Making an Early Exit | Josh Schenker, CFO, Aditude, Inc.

1,018: From Complexity to Clarity: Simplifying Business Segments for Investor Insight | Shelagh Glaser, CFO, Synopsys

An Entrepreneur Leverages AI to Revolutionize Finance Operations

1,017: Two Hands, One Vision: A Balanced Approach to Finance | Eric Emans, CFO, Nintex

1,016: When Career Years Are Investment Years | Sandeep Aujla, CFO, Intuit

1,015: Aligning Investor Narratives with Operational Strategy | Mark Khavkin, CFO, MinIO

1,014: Passion and Purpose: Building a Vibrant Finance Culture | Karen Williams, CFO, American Express Global Business Travel

Standardize, Streamline & Scale - A Planning Aces Episode

1,013: The Curious CFO: Crafting the Future of Space | Muhammad Shahzad, CFO, Relativity Space

Controllers Classified: A VC’s perspective on what financial data matters most

1,012: The Last Unlock: Empowering Teams | John Lutz, CFO, Sellars

1,011: Balancing Agility and Structure for Strategic Growth | Carol Lee, CFO, LogicMonitor

Special Episode: The 20 Leading CFOs of AI

1,010: When SaaS Became His Native Language | Michael O'Grady, CFO, Permutive

1,009: From GE Conference Rooms to Pinstripes’ Boardroom | Tony Querciagrossa, CFO, Pinstripes

ON LOCATION: IMA24 Uncovering New Educational Pathways

1,008: Managing Change and Ensuring Stability | Erica Gessert, CFO, Upwork

1,007: The Art of Financial Storytelling: A CFO’s Perspective | Ashley Johnson, CFO, Planet

Controllers Classified: 6sense’s Treasurer on Managing Risk in Today’s World

1,006: Finance and Strategy: A Dual Approach | Jorge Stevenson, CFO, Yuvo Health

1,005: From Salesforce Playbook to Start-up Strategy | Scott Henderson, CFO, DISQO

Why "Finance People & Analysis" is the New FP&A - A Planning Aces Episode

1,004: Beyond the Casino Floor: A CFO’s Ascent | Efraín Pérez Agosto, CFO, MGM National Harbor

1,003: Beyond Borders: Navigating an International Career | Robert Cornella, CFO, RNDC

SPECIAL EPISODE: Strategic Leadership in Data: Perspectives with Fatema El-Wakeel, PHD

1,002: Transforming Retail: A Strategic Journey | Joan Hilson, CFO, Signet Jewelers

1,001: Building Teams and Breaking Boundaries | Julien Lafouge, CFO, Spendesk

ON LOCATION: Among the Planning Masses at Perform24

1000: When Culture Informs Strategy | Tucker Marshall, CFO, J.M. Smucker & Co.

999: A Bias For Action | Jason Godley, CFO, Xactly

998: Margins, Metrics, and Payments | Lawrence Herman, CFO, Dwolla

997: From Reaction to Action: Capturing Insight for Growth | Daniel Bisgeier, CFO, Constellation

From Rearview to Road Ahead - A Planning Aces Episode