Chief Financial Officer - CFO

What Does Chief Financial Officer - CFO Mean?
This is the senior manager who is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of an entire company. This includes signing checks, monitoring cash flow, and financial planning.

Investopedia explains Chief Financial Officer - CFO
The CFO is similar to a treasurer or controller.

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