Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program

The CFO Program prepares financial leaders to excel by equipping them with technical expertise in core areas like accounting, finance, and treasury, along with skills in strategic thinking, leadership, and team management. You will learn how to effectively allocate capital and measure performance, make the right decisions about capital structure, and establish the governance and controls that your company needs to succeed. You will also learn to oversee technology, innovation, and transformation initiatives and how to interface effectively with partners in the C-suite and other stakeholders, such as boards and investors.

The program’s blended format delivers the flexibility of self-paced learning with the dynamic engagement of live sessions and the immersive depth of an in-person experience. This structure lets you balance professional commitments while fostering real-time connections with Booth’s renowned experts and a network of accomplished peers.

Key Program Learning Benefits

• Analyze the evolving role of the CFO across industries and organizational types to identify emerging trends, responsibilities, and opportunities
• Develop strategies to align business goals with capital allocation, risk management, and performance metrics to maximize organizational value
• Develop optimal capital structure strategies by synthesizing debt, equity, and asset management principles to support organizational growth and stability
• Design governance frameworks and risk management plans that ensure transparency, compliance, and financial stability in alignment with organizational priorities
• Assess and integrate financial technologies and innovations, including AI, analytics, and fintech solutions, to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making
• Lead organizational transformation efforts, such as digital transformation or ESG initiatives, by creating actionable plans, measuring progress, and communicating effectively with stakeholders
• Cultivate strategic leadership within the C-suite by building collaborative relationships, influencing decision-making, and guiding organizational vision through financial expertise

This program will benefit executives who are:

• Senior finance leaders who seek to broaden their skill sets and step into the CFO role
• Executives with job titles like director, VP, SVP, or EVP of finance, corporate or regional controller, treasurer, divisional CFO, or investment banker
• Sitting CFOs who want to upskill to align with the multifaceted demands of modern financial leadership
• Chief accounting officers or COOs looking to transition into the CFO position

Course 1: The CFO, Now and Tomorrow
Discover the evolving role of the CFO across a range of industries and companies, assess its demands, and determine how it aligns with your strengths, opportunities for growth, and professional aspirations.

Course 2: Financial Strategy for the CFO
Develop the knowledge and skills that CFOs need to drive new initiatives and create lasting value for the company through capital allocation and performance evaluation activities.

Course 3: Capital Structure Strategy for the CFO
Learn about capital structure strategy and how to make optimal decisions about capital structure, including debt financing, equity funding, and asset securitization.

Course 4: Governance and Risk for the CFO
Explore and develop frameworks for maintaining financial transparency, implementing controls, and effectively managing risk.

Course 5: Technology and Innovation for the CFO
Assess technologies, such as AI, that can enhance and drive value for the CFO, learn about their use cases, and develop strategies to measure their returns.

Course 6: Communicating and Leading Transformation
Delve into how the CFO spearheads financial and organizational transformation, as well as the role of CFOs in leading through crisis, such as sudden market changes, liquidity crises, and litigation.

Course 7: Leadership within the C-Suite
Learn how the CFO plays a pivotal role as a strategic leader within the C-suite, driving collaboration and decision-making.

Flexible Learning for Your Schedule: Combine self-paced, asynchronous activities with live-online sessions to master concepts at your own pace while engaging with faculty and peers in real time.

Capstone Project for Practical Impact: Apply your knowledge to a culminating project that bridges theory and practice, showcasing your ability to solve real-world challenges.

In-Person Experience for Deeper Connection: Solidify your learning journey with an immersive in-person event, fostering further collaboration, networking, and meaningful connections.