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Month: October 2011

Interview with Ian Bradley: Controller of Global Manufacturing Company Discusses What it Takes to be a Successful Controller in an International Setting

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Ian BradleyIan Bradley has become an international expert in his business life as he travels the world, from Europe to China to the US.  He is an adjunct professor at Furman University where he teaches International Accounting and Accounting Systems; and he serves on the Foundation for Applied Research Committee of IMA Global.  He shares his perspective on the risks involved in international business.  Taking the role of the Controller one step deeper, Ian discusses his passion for the role and describes the attributes one needs to be a successful Controller in an international setting.

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Interview with Jim McComb: Senior Vice President of Bank of America Discusses a New Approach to Forecasting

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Jim McCombJim McComb  is Senior Vice President of Finance for America’s largest mortgage lender and servicer.  He knows what it is like to support the finance function, having spent 25 years as a finance executive within the financial services industry.  He discusses the various roles the CFO serves and the attributes of the most effective CFOs he’s worked with.  As an executive consultant, he has advised on the strategic planning function and become an expert on the role of the Chief Strategist.  Listen in as Jim reflects on the current market volatility companies face and how this role is one of the most challenging roles in any organization.

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Interview with Ray Snead: The Need for Interim Executive Finance Management to Support the Finance Function of Today

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http://www.cforadio.businessradiox.com/podcasts/CFO%20Radio/CFORadio20111017RaySneadShow.mp3Ray Snead, Interim CFO of the Central Florida Health Alliance tells the CFOradio audience what it is like to act as an Interim CFO, having spent 20 plus years as a consultant serving as a finance executive to many companies.  The role can be one of executive-level advisor or one of performing the tasks of the CFO.  Listen in as Ray presents the pros and cons of each.  Ray also gives his perspective on whether you should go back to school later in your career.  So listen in and learn!

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Interview with Mark Reed: How Does a CFO Run the Finance Function and Prepare for Being Acquired?

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Mark Reed and Lorraine ChilversMark Reed describes selling a small privately held company to a business partner and discusses the gotchas and surprises that came during the sale process. Listen as we dig deeper into the due diligence process and learn more about the preparation needed for an acquisition.  Have your pencil ready as Mark describes coordination with attorneys and outside counsel.  Listen as he presents these and other valuable tips for the CFO who is looking to sell a company.

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Interview with Bob Gunkel:CFO of Intercontinental Hotels Group (Americas) Discusses The Need For Personal Responsibility Over Our Own Finances

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Bob Gunkel and Lorraine ChilversAs many CFOs predict the US is going into a “double dip” recession, foreclosures and bankruptcies remain high and companies are still laying off personnel.  Bob Gunkel, CFO of Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG, Americas) discusses the need for personal fiscal responsibility over financing our life as a backdrop to him running the finance function in the Americas for a large hotel chain.  Listen as he uses his expertise from a career in finance with Marriott and IHG and how he suggests we can use such skills to manage the financial risks of “living”.

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