The Chief Financial Officer: What CFOs Do, the Influence They Have, and Why It M

The rapid rise in importance of the role of the chief financial officer -- from back-office accountant to front-line executive -- is unrivaled by that of any other corporate position. With access to every facet of the business, CFOs now wield a level of influence matched only by chief executives. <p/> This book explains how CFOs earned their privileged status, and what the future may hold for them. It describes their ever-expanding role, and how they are reshaping their departments to help them deal with that transformation. Insights from current and former CFOs provide a first-hand perspective on finance leaders' aspirations and doubts. It is a useful reference for finance chiefs seeking to learn from peers and benchmark their own performance; for those looking to build a career in the C-Suite; for managers seeking to improve their relationship with the finance department; for service providers -- banks, accountancies and consulting firms -- and anyone else who wants to get on the good side of the keeper of the corporate checkbook.<br><br><b>Author:</b> The Economist, Jason Karaian<br><b>Publisher:</b> Economist<br><b>Published:</b> 04/08/2014<br><b>Pages:</b> 160<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.65lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.80d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781610393850<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Jason Karaian</b> is a senior writer on finance and business for the <i>Economist Intelligence Unit</i>. He was previously a writer on <i>CFO magazine<