Careers in Finance: Jack McCullough on the Role of CFOs

In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Jack McCullough, the founder and CEO of the CFO Leadership Council. Jack has had a diverse career that began with earning an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management and includes being a former CFO, a published author, and podcast host. His journey began in public accounting, later transitioning to leadership roles at tech startups. Jack’s background in finance ultimately led him to create the CFO Leadership Council, a community that empowers financial leaders across North America.

In this episode, Jack discusses the evolution of the CFO role, emphasizing how CFOs have shifted from simply reporting history to making history. He shares his insights on the importance of community building, mentoring future CFOs, and the challenges CFOs face today, such as managing talent and navigating rapid technological advancements.