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Financial Executives International presents the FEI Podcast: an audio digest focusing on the ideas and strategies in finance and accounting.

  1. 6d ago

    Why CFOs Can't Just Layer AI on Broken Processes – with CohnReznick

    What if the biggest AI challenge for CFOs is not the technology itself, but the culture and processes required to use it well? In this episode, host Heather Cole sits down with Jennifer Witts (Partner) and Kyle Vroegh (Director) of CohnReznick's Client Advisory Services Practice to unpack what separates financial leaders seeing real AI results from those spinning their wheels. They cover where CFOs should start with AI adoption, why layering automation on broken processes backfires, how to build a psychologically safe culture around experimentation, what governance and security questions to ask when evaluating outside firms, and how the role of the financial executive is shifting toward advisory and strategic work. Whether you are excited, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a practical, no-hype path forward – one bite-sized use case at a time. Special Guests: Jennifer Witts and Kyle Vroegh.

    39 min

  2. Apr 21

    Evolution of the Finance Function: Leading Strategy, AI, and Transformation

    In this episode of the FEI Podcast, Tom Alexander and Scott Peck of CrossCountry Consulting discuss findings from the Evolution of the Finance Function Report by Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF). The conversation explores how the role of finance is expanding beyond reporting to include strategy, transformation, and enterprise leadership. It also highlights key challenges, including low confidence in AI, gaps in governance, and the need for stronger collaboration between finance and IT. Listeners will gain practical insights on how to build transformation capability, start with focused AI use cases, and position finance teams for long-term success in a rapidly changing environment. Special Guests: Scott Peck and Tom Alexander.

    44 min

  3. Apr 6

    Building Resilience and Relevance: Brenda Zamzow on Leadership and Relationships

    In this special Icons edition of the FEI Podcast, Brenda Zamzow, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, discusses how financial leaders can stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Drawing on decades of experience across public accounting, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership, Zamzow shares how to transform finance from a gatekeeping function into a strategic partner, the importance of building meaningful professional relationships, and how resilience is developed through real-world challenges. This episode is part of FEI’s special Icons podcast series highlighting past speakers from the ICONS: Leaders in Finance virtual event. Join us on April 22, 2026 to hear from distinguished financial leaders shaping the future of finance. Learn more about the ICONS: Leaders in Finance event virtual replay here: https://www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026-virtual Special Guest: Brenda Zamzow.

    40 min

  4. Mar 30

    Dana Bober on Strategy, AI, and Leading Finance Transformation

    In this FEI Podcast Icons episode, Dana Bober, retired EY partner and C-suite advisor, discusses how financial leaders can bridge the gap between strategy and execution, lead through influence, and adapt to the rapid rise of AI. Drawing on decades of global experience, she explores the importance of listening, stakeholder alignment, and building future-ready finance teams. This episode is part of FEI’s Icons series and supports the virtual replay of the ICONS: Leaders in Finance event on April 22, 2026. Learn more and register here: https://www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026-virtual Special Guest: Dana Bober.

    36 min

  5. Mar 23

    How 3M’s Corporate Controller Leads Finance at Hyperspeed

    In this special Icons edition of the FEI Podcast, Teri Reinseth, Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer at 3M discusses how financial leaders can keep pace with rapid change by simplifying processes, strengthening cross-functional alignment, and enabling finance teams to move faster without sacrificing accuracy or compliance. She also shares insights on preparing finance organizations for AI, building influence across the business, and developing the next generation of financial leadership. This episode is part of FEI’s special series featuring speakers from the upcoming ICONS: Leaders in Finance event on March 25, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Special Guest: Teri Reinseth.

    43 min

  6. Mar 16

    Leadership Lessons from Microsoft CAO Alice Jolla

    In this special edition of the FEI Podcast leading up to Financial Executives International’s ICONS: Leaders in Finance event, Heather Cole interviews Alice Jolla, Chief Accounting Officer at Microsoft and Board Director at Rockwell Automation. Jolla reflects on her journey from counting cash for her father’s businesses as a child to leading finance at one of the world’s largest technology companies. Along the way, she shares lessons on saying yes to opportunities before you feel ready, understanding your professional value, scaling leadership through others, and building relationships that support long-term career success. This conversation offers actionable insights for today’s financial leaders navigating complex organizations and evolving leadership responsibilities. Special Guest: Alice Jolla.

    45 min

  7. Feb 27

    Catherine Hoovel: AI, Empathetic Leadership, and Designing a Purpose-Driven Next Chapter

    In this special Icons edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole interviews Catherine Hoovel, former SVP, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller of McDonald’s Corporation. Hoovel shares insights from her nearly 30-year career, including how articulating long-term aspirations reshaped her leadership trajectory, why AI is redefining entry-level finance roles, and how financial leaders must rethink talent development in an automated world. She also provides a practical framework for retirement and transition planning – centered on continued growth, meaningful work, and paying it forward. This episode is part of FEI’s special Icons series promoting the 2026 ICONS: Leaders in Finance event on March 25, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA. Learn more and register here: https://www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026 Special Guest: Catherine Hoovel.

    39 min

  8. Feb 20

    From Grit to Leadership: Muneera Carr on Range, Results, and the Future of Finance

    In this special edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole interviews Muneera Carr, Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Controller of Wells Fargo & Co. Carr shares her journey from minimum wage jobs to senior-level financial leadership, emphasizing performance, advocacy, and building career “range.” She also offers insights into the future of finance, the integration of accounting and finance disciplines, and how AI should be treated as an enabler supported by strong operating models. This episode is part of a special FEI Podcast ICONS series featuring past speakers from FEI’s ICONS: Leaders in Finance event, designed to spotlight the leadership lessons and real-world strategies shaping today’s finance profession. Learn more about FEI's 2026 ICONS: Leaders in Finance at: https://www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026 Special Guest: Muneera Carr.

    33 min
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Financial Executives International presents the FEI Podcast: an audio digest focusing on the ideas and strategies in finance and accounting.

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  • Channel
    FEI Podcasts
  • Creator
    Financial Executives International
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
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