Whether you’re part of a finance team, aspiring to the C-suite, or just looking to get budgets approved faster, this podcast is for you. I’m Wassia Kamon and I’m excited to take you with me on my journey as a newly appointed CFO as I share hidden challenges, unspoken rules, and lessons I’ve learned along the way. In each edition, I’ll share my reflections on various leadership topics, along with wisdom from other business leaders, to help you lead any organization with confidence. - If you would like to suggest topics I should cover, send me a DM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wassiakamon/ or email me at Ask@thediaryofacfo.com - If you would like to work with me 1:1 or invite me to speak at your next team event, visit my website: https://www.wassiakamon.com/ Cheers! Wassia ---------------------------------------- My formal bio: Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA is a dynamic executive and advisory board member known for making finance approachable and building bridges across business functions. She is the CFO of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, a Georgia leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and has spent the past 15 years working across the manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, and nonprofit sectors in various accounting and FP&A leadership roles. Wassia is passionate about helping people develop three essential skills that businesses need and AI cannot replace: strategic influence, decision-making under pressure, and confident leadership through change. She was invited as Guest Faculty to the Wharton Online FP&A Certificate program and delivered a session ”Navigating Change and Uncertainty with Confidence.” Recognized twice as a 40 Under 40 honoree by CPA Practice Advisor, Wassia is a keynote speaker and a leading finance content creator on LinkedIn. Her insights on professional development and leadership have been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Accounting Today, and Strategic Finance Magazine. Wassia actively contributes to the accounting profession as a member of the AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee and the Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group. She also serves as a board member and treasurer for HOPE, Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting low-income single parents in pursuing higher education.
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Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
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 and setting clear expectations with your team
From balancing leadership with technical know-how to navigating the first 90 days, this episode is packed with insights for finance professionals stepping up to senior roles.
Connect with Matt on LinkedIn > https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzieglerfinance/
About the host > https://www.wassiakamon.com/about-wassia-kamon
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