A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com.

As the business landscape continues to evolve, with organizations expanding and new industries taking root, technological advancements such as data analytics, automation, and AI are changing how businesses operate.

This shift also requires a different type of CFO—one who can navigate these changes through strategic planning, technology adoption and alignment, and collaboration across business units. The most successful CFOs combine traditional financial expertise with modern capabilities, prioritizing upskilling and leveraging digital tools to propel their businesses into the future.

By taking a strategic and forward-thinking approach, these modern CFOs can support and elevate their finance teams, significantly contributing to business growth and success.

How a Modern CFO Can Elevate Your Organization

A modern, adaptive CFO can take your organization to the next level by aligning strategic goals, diving into technology solutions to create greater efficiencies, using data to make informed business decisions, and contributing to future planning.

A strategic CFO can help:

• Improve cross-functional communication: The strategic CFO is now working across the organization. A forward-thinking CFO can help create alignment between senior leaders, business units, and the finance department, providing a more holistic understanding of the organization’s performance and potential.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate strategic plans: Today’s CFOs have faced a pandemic, economic uncertainty, and more. An adaptive CFO will provide direction and leadership for developing and monitoring strategic plans while also planning and preparing for the future – whatever it might entail.
• Implement digital solutions: There has been a significant increase in finance teams leveraging digital solutions. Modern CFOs have turned to digital solutions to help create greater efficiencies, engage staff, and improve the alignment of strategic goals across the organization.

Today’s CFOs Deliver Far More Than Financial Skills

The reality is that the role of a CFO isn’t what it used to be. Organizations seek more well-rounded leaders to take their businesses to the next level.

A modern, adaptive CFO can help you navigate the complexities of growth initiatives, minimize costs, reduce risk, and leverage technology. They’ll also play a critical role in preparing for future challenges and opportunities while ensuring the organization is positioned for long-term success.

As finance teams’ roles evolve, collaborating with an experienced firm can give you access to skilled professionals with specialized knowledge in finance, technology, and other business areas.

How Eide Bailly Can Help

Working with an experienced team that understands the unique opportunities and challenges facing businesses today can transform how you navigate financial complexities and growth.

Eide Bailly’s advisors bring a wealth of experience to help you take a holistic and strategic approach that addresses your organization’s needs with the local market in mind.

Whether you need specialized accounting services, guidance from a seasoned CFO, or additional resources to increase your internal team’s efficiencies, we can help.