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

Episode notes

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 over 2,500 senior finance leaders, and the author of three books including Secrets of Rockstar CFOs and MBA for Lunch . In this conversation, Jack opens up about: What companies really look for in a CFO, Why some controllers get stuck (and what to do about it), How one rejection led him to create the CFO Leadership Council, The most underrated career move finance professionals can make. This is a must-listen for finance professionals at every stage.

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