Starting Strong as a New CFO, with Matt Ziegler
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Starting Strong as a New CFO, with Matt Ziegler

In this episode of Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Matt Ziegler, CFO of GovExec, to unpack what it really takes to hit the ground running in a new CFO role.

Matt shares his experience moving from FP&A to CFO, managing multiple functions, and finding his footing in a company with complex business models.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- How to structure your first 90 days as CFO for maximum impact

- The skills to shift from FP&A to a broader CFO role

- Effective onboarding techniques and why pre-planning matters

- The importance of aligning on simplicity and scalability in finance

- Tips for building trust and setting clear expectations with your team.

Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mzieglerfinance/

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