CFO Weekly

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Rich Zhou, Founder and CEO of Aquifer Growth, joins Megan Weis to discuss the evolving role of CFO and how that evolution necessitates a trifecta of finance, strategy, and leadership. They also touch upon financial planning in an ever-changing world and the adoption of cloud across the F&A function. With over a decade of experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and fintech, Rich has developed deep expertise in helping companies navigate financial complexities during crucial growth phases. His background includes serving as one of the first financial hires at a successful Toronto-based fintech company that grew from 5 to 300 employees. What Youll Learn: How the CFO role has evolved from traditional accounting to become a critical strategic partner for growth and scalability Why the $1 million revenue mark is the crucial turning point for businesses to implement professional financial management The essential framework for building accurate financial forecasts beyond simple revenue projections How cloud adoption is transforming financial operations through improved accessibility, control, and real-time insights The emerging impact of AI and cloud technologies on reducing monthly closing times and improving financial decision-making

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Tom McDermott, Chief Financial Officer at Career Certified, joins Megan Weis to discuss business partnering and value drivers for private equity CFO, sharing insights from his diverse career spanning global technology companies, private equity, and education technology. Tom is an experienced executive and financial leader with vast experience in global technology companies across the US and UK. His expertise in business partnering and value creation has been demonstrated through successful roles at Vista-backed companies, PSG, and Fortune 500 organizations like NCR. Tom is known for his strategic approach to transforming transactional revenue models into recurring revenue streams and his success in managing M&A integrations. What You’ll Learn: How to transition from traditional finance roles to becoming a true business partner The importance of rapid M&A integration and having a clear integration playbook for driving value creation How to transform transactional revenue streams into recurring revenue through strategic storytelling and data support Why embracing VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) is essential for successful financial leadership The strategic approach to implementing AI across different business functions, from accounting to customer service

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Jordan Grumet, a Wealth With Purpose Mastermind at Earn & Invest, joins Megan Weis to discuss the profound connection between purpose, legacy, and financial independence. Jordan shares powerful insights on aligning wealth-building with meaningful living, overcoming purpose anxiety, and using money as a tool rather than a goal. Jordan is a hospice physician and financial independence expert. Combining his unique background in medicine and personal finance, he hosts the award-winning Earn and Invest podcast and is the author of "Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor's Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth and Living a Regret-Free Life" and "The Purpose Code." What You’ll Learn: How to define and discover your personal purpose anchors using childhood interests and regret reflection Why financial independence should be viewed as a tool rather than the ultimate goal The critical difference between meaning and purpose Time-hacking techniques to maximize productivity The connection between hospice care insights and building a regret-free financial life How to balance short-term spending with long-term legacy planning

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Chris Miles, Founder of Money Ripples, joins Megan Weis to expose the myths behind conventional money advice and reveal smarter ways to generate passive income. Chris shares his journey from being a conventional financial advisor to achieving financial independence twice, including how he escaped $1 million in debt after the last recession. Chris, the “Cash Flow Expert” and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them today. His expertise has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneurs on Fire, and BiggerPockets. Through his company, Money Ripples, Chris has helped clients increase their cash flow by nearly $300 million over the past 12 years. What You’ll Learn: Why most financial advisors aren't financially free themselves How Chris went from millionaire to millions of dollars in debt and back again The biggest lies about 401(k)s, the stock market, and "set-it-and-forget-it" investing The best passive income strategies that actually work today How alternative investments can provide better returns with lower risk

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Ranil DeSilva, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at CARE, joins Megan Weis to dive into financial sustainability, NGO finance, business partnering, supply chain, and digital transformation. Learn how modern financial leadership can transform humanitarian operations through innovative technology and strategic resource management. With over 26 years of experience spanning public practice, funds management, and international NGOs, Ranil brings a unique perspective to humanitarian finance and operations. A Certified Practicing Accountant with executive education from Oxford University and MIT Sloan, he has held pivotal roles, including interim CFO at Save the Children Norway and Global Director of Financial Analysis. In this episode, we discuss: How CARE manages a $900 million portfolio across 50 country offices The unique challenges of financial management in the NGO space How technological innovations are reshaping NGO operations