CFO Academy
CFO Academy
Looking to level up your skills and eventually become a CFO?
The F Suite's CFO Academy is the program that will help you actually level up your skills and round out your financial leadership experience and expertise.
Through interactive case studies, workshops led by CFOs at late-stage and public companies, and 1:1s with your peers, you'll be able to
We created this program to empower finance leaders to enhance their influence and drive greater impact across their organization's financial and operational teams.
4 Course Sessions Summer 2025 - official dates and times coming soon!
Session Facilitators
Kapil Agrawal
Outschool
CFO
Chris Davis
Alma
CFO
Sara Gubins
Presence
CFO
Lindsey Drake
GeoComply
CFO
Laura Nadler
One
CFO
Learn from The F Suite's Leading CFOs
Programming
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Strategic Financial Leadership
Learn how to shift from operational CFO to strategic leader, setting the financial vision for your company. Explore growth opportunities, strategic partnering with the CEO and board, and aligning financial strategy with overarching business goals.
Advanced Financial Management
Dive into optimizing capital structure, making financing decisions, and managing cash flow for long-term success. Master risk management, liquidity optimization, and M&A strategies to build resilience and position the company for future growth and acquisitions.
CFO-Level FP&A Mastery
Refine your FP&A skills with advanced techniques for forecasting, budgeting, and modeling, while tracking CFO-specific KPIs. Strengthen your communication with boards and investors, using data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
Executive Presence & Leadership Development
Enhance your leadership presence and emotional intelligence as a CFO, building a strong financial culture and empowering your team. Learn to navigate boardroom dynamics, master negotiation, and cultivate a personal brand that influences both internal and external stakeholders.
FAQ
What is the cost?
This year, the course is free for all DeputyCFO members in The F Suite and $500 for non-members of The F Suite.
Can I get CPE credit for this?
As of now, unfortunately we are unable to offer CPE credit.
Who is this course for?
This program is for experienced finance leaders reporting to a CFO who want to round out their expertise to ultimately become a CFO in the future.
What if I miss a session?
As spots are limited and there are only 4 sessions, we strongly encourage you to consider whether you can attend all 4 sessions when you first sign up. That said, we know things come up, so if you need to miss a session we will provide recordings and documentation afterwards so you're able to catch up as much as possible without having attended live.