CFO Responsibilities Are Changing for Midcap Companies

This article was originally published in Accounting Today.

Kathy Pattillo, Managing Partner and Global Practice Leader for Financial Officers at Boyden, highlights how midcap CFOs are taking on expanded roles amid rapid geopolitical and technological change. Unlike larger firms that add new C-suite roles, midcap companies rely on CFOs to oversee areas like AI, ESG, and cybersecurity, in addition to traditional finance duties. Pattillo notes that today’s CFOs must combine strategic leadership, technological acumen, and strong emotional intelligence, prompting companies to rethink CFO profiles and invest in developing these broader skills.

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