Stepping into a new CFO role and getting up to speed (with 2x CFO Matt Ziegler)
In this episode of Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Matt Ziegler, CFO of GovExec, to unpack what it really takes to hit the ground running in a new CFO role.
Matt shares his experience moving from FP&A to CFO, managing multiple functions, and finding his footing in a company with complex business models.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to structure your first 90 days as CFO for maximum impact
The skills to shift from FP&A to a broader CFO role
Effective onboarding techniques and why pre-planning matters
The importance of aligning on simplicity and scalability in finance
Tips for building trust…
The skinny
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