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Whether you’re part of a finance team, work closely with CFOs, or aspire to become a business executive, this podcast is for you!

The Diary of a CFO is the podcast where finance leaders share the lessons, challenges, and wins that shaped their careers and their organizations.

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Beyond Compliance: Kendra LaFleur on Becoming a Trusted Advisor
May 29, 2025x
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00:32:0229.34 MB

Beyond Compliance: Kendra LaFleur on Becoming a Trusted Advisor

udit Director at FORVIS Mazars and board treasurer for Girls on the Run Georgia, Kendra LaFleur opens up about her journey from intern to partner, how she grew into strategic leadership, and how she n...

Leading Finance with Curiosity and Cultural Intelligence, with Jenny Fuss
May 08, 2025x
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00:31:2828.92 MB

Leading Finance with Curiosity and Cultural Intelligence, with Jenny Fuss

Jenny Fuss has led finance teams in Germany, China, and the United States. Each move meant learning a new way of working. In this episode, she shares how working and living in three different countrie...

Secrets of Rockstar CFOs: Jack McCullough on Developing the Next Generation of CFOs
April 23, 2025x
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00:36:1233.24 MB

Secrets of Rockstar CFOs: Jack McCullough on Developing the Next Generation of CFOs

Jack McCullough has spent decades in the CFO seat, but his biggest impact may be what he’s done for the next generation of CFOs. He’s the founder of the CFO Leadership Council, a global community of ...

Meet The CFO Who Went Viral on TikTok: Professor Bee Nance
April 17, 2025x
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00:28:0025.77 MB

Meet The CFO Who Went Viral on TikTok: Professor Bee Nance

Accounting is her superpower and she’s using it in every way imaginable. Meet Professor Baseemah Nance, CPA! 📊 Chief Financial and Administrative Officer 📚 Accounting professor 📱 Amazing content ...

Balancing Strategy, Risk & Leadership as a CFO, with Scott Meyers
February 07, 2025x
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35:5966.01 MB

Balancing Strategy, Risk & Leadership as a CFO, with Scott Meyers

Being a CFO is like playing chess on a moving train—there’s always another fire to put out, another risk to assess, and another strategy to refine. Scott Meyers, CFO of Plurilock, has seen it all and ...

Executive Job Search Strategies, with Amy Sulgrove
January 02, 2025x
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28:2452.11 MB

Executive Job Search Strategies, with Amy Sulgrove

Ever wonder what really happens after you hit "Submit" on a job application? Do recruiters even see it, and if they do, what makes them take notice? In this episode, I chat with executive recruiter Am...

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The Role of Treasury in M&A and Business Strategy, with Summa Simmons
July 16, 2025x
5
00:43:0939.61 MB

The Role of Treasury in M&A and Business Strategy, with Summa Simmons

In this episode, Summa Simmons, Associate VP of Treasury at Victoria’s Secret & Co., shares what most people get wrong about treasury and why it's a strategic powerhouse. She explains how treasury helps companies manage cash, risk, and financial readiness during major business decisions like mergers...

Why Culture Is Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risk, with Dutch Schwartz
July 09, 2025x
4
00:44:2940.73 MB

Why Culture Is Your Biggest Cybersecurity Risk, with Dutch Schwartz

Most companies think cybersecurity is about firewalls and IT policies. But the real risk often starts with culture. In this episode, Dutch Schwartz, VP of Cloud Services at SideChannel and former security leader at AWS and Raytheon, shares why companies with poor culture are three times more likely...

How the Best Finance Leaders Operate, Plan, and Forecast, with Christina Ross
July 03, 2025x
3
00:44:2640.73 MB

How the Best Finance Leaders Operate, Plan, and Forecast, with Christina Ross

Christina Ross, serial CFO turned CEO of Cube, explains why spreadsheets aren’t the problem and what finance leaders should focus on instead. She shares multiple frameworks for moving from manual chaos to strategic clarity. This episode is packed with insights on real-time planning, clean data, and ...

The Art of Becoming a Strategic CFO, with Dr. Tamer Alsayed
June 25, 2025x
2
00:35:5432.98 MB

The Art of Becoming a Strategic CFO, with Dr. Tamer Alsayed

In this exciting episode of The Diary of a CFO, host Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA talks to guest Dr. Tamer Alsayed, CPA, FCMA, CGMA, Chief Financial Officer at FII Institute. Dr. Alsayed shares over 23 years of experience in finance across various industries and countries. He discusses his journey ...

The #1 Mistake Keeping Controllers from Becoming CFOs
June 19, 2025x
1
00:28:0825.77 MB

The #1 Mistake Keeping Controllers from Becoming CFOs

Welcome to Season 2 of The Diary of a CFO. In this kickoff solo episode, I share behind-the-scenes highlights from Season 1, why some careers stall at the executive door, and what actually opens it.

What I Wish Finance Professionals Knew Sooner, with Syed Nadeem
June 11, 2025x
32
00:34:0231.21 MB

What I Wish Finance Professionals Knew Sooner, with Syed Nadeem

Syed Nadeem, ACMA, CFM was building the kind of career many finance professionals work toward. ✅ He had the certifications. ✅ The global experience. ✅ The leadership role. Then, out of nowhere, he lost his job. That was his turning point. He started focusing on skills no certification had taught...

Solving Revenue Recognition Nightmares for SaaS Companies, with Apurv Bansal
June 05, 2025x
31
00:38:2235.24 MB

Solving Revenue Recognition Nightmares for SaaS Companies, with Apurv Bansal

If you’ve ever lost sleep over complex contracts, usage-based pricing, or revenue schedules that live in hundreds spreadsheet tabs, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Apurv Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Zenskar, to talk about how AI is helping SaaS companies automate billing and revenue recogni...

Beyond Compliance: Kendra LaFleur on Becoming a Trusted Advisor
May 29, 2025x
30
00:32:0229.34 MB

Beyond Compliance: Kendra LaFleur on Becoming a Trusted Advisor

udit Director at FORVIS Mazars and board treasurer for Girls on the Run Georgia, Kendra LaFleur opens up about her journey from intern to partner, how she grew into strategic leadership, and how she navigates the evolving role of finance in mission-driven organizations.

From Combat Zones to Corporate Finance: Stephen McLain on Leading in High-Stakes Environments
May 22, 2025x
29
00:40:5237.46 MB

From Combat Zones to Corporate Finance: Stephen McLain on Leading in High-Stakes Environments

Stephen McLain led 250 soldiers as an Army Commander. He built internal controls in Iraq to fight fraud and misuse of funds. And, he defended military budgets in front of NATO. Now, he helps corporate finance and accounting teams fix problems with their internal processes, financial modeling, and s...

Why Treasury is More Than Managing Cash, with Matthew Harlan
May 15, 2025x
28
00:37:5134.76 MB

Why Treasury is More Than Managing Cash, with Matthew Harlan

Treasury often works behind the scenes, but Matthew Harlan shows why it should be a key player at the table. We cover what treasury leaders bring to IPO readiness, how to rethink working capital, and how finance teams can collaborate better across functions.

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Diary of a CFO is one of the few finance podcasts that feels both insightful and refreshingly human. Wassia Kamon brings the perfect balance of strategy, vulnerability, and sharp questioning to every episode. As a fellow finance leader, I appreciate the candor, the diverse perspectives, and the real-talk about what it ...

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Wassia's podcast feels like chatting with a friend who truly understands you. It's authentic, down-to-earth, and always leaves me feeling motivated. I appreciate how natural and unfiltered it is—no scripts or forced moments, just real stories and inspiration that resonate exactly when I need it most. If you're after so...

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Engaging, Insightful, Motivational

Wassia brings an incredible energy, making complex financial and leadership topics feel both real and relatable. Her ability to break things down with actionable advice, while keeping the conversation dynamic and engaging, makes you want to queue up the next episode immediately. It was an absolute pleasure being fe...

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Real + Practical Advice

Any aspiring or current CFO should add Diary of a CFO into their podcast rotation! Every episode offers real, practical advice from people in the trenches. Questions are really insightful because they come from someone who is in the CFO seat!

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A Voice for the Highly Impactful but grossly underrepresented

This is truly a special and one-of-a-kind podcast. The idea to discuss the challenges that CFO’s face from all company types, and sizes is very futuristic, forward thinking and innovative. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation with Wassia, and the questions were very thought-provoking and I think are what the audience...

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Founder & CEO

If you're a CFO or finance professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, this podcast is a must listen. Insightful interviews, real world strategies, and tips on navigating the financial industry whether you're an experienced leader, or just starting your career in finance. Each episode provides actionable advice th...

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Very insightful

A truly insightful and heartfelt conversation. She’s addressing one of the most overlooked and underrated gaps for aspiring and first-time CFOs.

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Very Informative!!

Thank you so much for sharing! So informative and your delivery was beyond amazing.

Meet The Host

Wassia Kamon is a CFO and Speaker with over 15 years of experience, she has worked across the manufacturing, technology, pharmaceutical, and nonprofit sectors in various accounting and FP&A leadership roles. Recognized twice as a 40 Under 40 honoree by CPA Practice Advisor, she has been featured in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Accounting Today, and Strategic Finance Magazine.

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