Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

CFO Advisors

Chapter 1: Chief Financial Officer

What Is a Chief FInancial Officer?

Personal Attributes of a Successful CFO

Skills Required for CFO Success

CFOs Are Different

Work–Life Balance

The Other Important Thing to Balance

Career versus Employer: A Question of Ethics?

Focusing on Your Career Helps Your Employer

Conclusion

Part One Successful Career Strategies for the CFO

Chapter 2: Planning for Career Success

Playing to Your Strengths

Personal Brand

Networking

Social Media for the CFO

Skills Development

Career Coaching

Conclusion

Chapter 3: Career Danger Signs

Career Danger Signs

Conclusion

Chapter 4: Should a CFO Moonlight?

Perception Is Reality

Acceptable Moonlighting Methods

Conclusion

Chapter 5: The CFO in Transition

The Grieving Process

Welcome to Your New Job

Ideal State

Catching Up From Behind

How CFOs Find Their Next Opportunity

Accepting Your Next CFO Role

Negotiating Your Next Employment Contract

Conclusion

Chapter 6: Starting Your New CFO Role

Onboarding

Onboarding Experiences of Real CFOs

Conclusion

Part Two Successful Employment Strategies for the CFO

Chapter 7: Planning for Success at Your Employer

The Case for a Formal Plan for Success

Executive Coaching for the CFO

Conclusion

Chapter 8: Relationship Management for the CFO

The CFO Relationship Map

Elements of Relationship Management

Examples of Successful CFO Relationship Management

Examples of Failed CFO Relationships

Why Do CFO Relationships Fail?

Conclusion

Chapter 9: Relationships ...

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