Bluelock's CFO Jen Burton doesn’t back away from a challenge. Five years ago, she ran the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon on a dare. Soon, she ran another half-marathon. Then a full marathon. She set a goal of running 1,000 miles in one calendar year. She did it. Now she’s focused on [...]
Ricker Oil CFO, Jarod Downing has accomplished a lot in a short period of time. Although he once considered a job on Wall Street, he’s made quite a finance career for himself right here in Indianapolis. I’m back at Four Day Ray Brewing Company in Fishers on a brisk [...]
SmarterHQ Vice President of Finance and Operations Matt Tyner is a force of nature. Although only 30, the countless hours he’s logged over the past six years at SmarterHQ have made him wise beyond his years. It’s a Friday afternoon at Daddy Jacks, which is just a stone’s throw [...]
Lyn Bradbury is a CFO at Ingram Micro Mobility. She is in the prime of her career. We met on a sunny Friday amidst the smell of bagels and coffee at Panera. She has an infectious smile and energy level that set the stage for a great conversation. KB: [...]
Deflecto Corporation Vice President of Finance/Accounting Jay Bray is a busy guy. He rolled into Four Day Ray Brewing in Fishers with a big smile, immediately after wrapping up a monthly operating call. A few days prior, he was in India; one of several trips there for him in [...]
I recently sat down with Herff Jones Chief Financial Officer John Oblazney to discuss his career and learn more about how he has become arguably one of the top CFOs in Indianapolis. Although it was late afternoon, Oblazney had already worked close to 12 hours, and was planning to [...]
People matter. Talent wins. KPMG’s 2015 Global CEO Survey was dedicated to the changing role of the CFO. Ninety-seven percent of CEO’s taking part said that attracting and retaining top finance talent was the most important contributing factor to improve their finance function. Yet, only 33 percent gave their [...]
By Kent Burns, CPA I continue to have solid dialogue with CAE’s all over the U.S. on hiring and retaining internal auditors. Last month, I focused on acquiring talent, sharing insights and best practices from eight world-class Chief Audit Executives. This month, we turn our focus to retention. Given [...]
Here’s the career (and life) perspective your Firm isn’t giving you By Kent Burns, CPA Well, you made it. Or, perhaps you’re not done, but you’re close. At some point over the next few days or weeks, you’ll ask yourself if you want to do it again next year. [...]
By Kent Burns, CPA This topic generated an over-the-top amount of buzz…I have spoken with dozens of Chief Audit Executives from all over the U.S., with more calling as I write this. This is clearly a top-of-mind issue. CAE’s responding to PwC’s 2016 State of the Internal Audit Profession [...]