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We're witnessing the rise of the AI-first financial OS

Former CFO and industry expert Jim Cook outlines the evolution of the finance tech stack and the timeframe for CFOs to finally get their Finance OS.

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Resources for the AI-powered finance leader

Expert guidance for navigating change and driving growth.

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CFO Roadmap Part 1: From scorekeeper to operator to architect

Jim Cook explains why the CFO role is (finally) on the precipice of rapid leadership evolution.

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How CFOs can apply First Principles thinking

Jim Cook explains how CFOs can effectively separate signal from noise using First Principles.

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The best CFOs are cultural architects, not cultural cops

Today's CFOs and COOs aren't just managing money or departmental operations. They're designing the company's cultural operating system.

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Why it’s time to open the books and reimagine the close

See why Jim Cook believes finance and accounting teams are on the verge of re-architecting the accounting close entirely.

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The CFO Imperative

How are top global CFOs preparing to lead the finance function forward? Our free report details why they're building for speed through AI adoption and resilient, global solutions.

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How CFOs are overcoming the accountant shortage

Sure, there are fewer accountants, but nearly 75% of accounting tasks can be automated. Do more with less with Brex accounting automation.

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CFO's guide to AI strategy

"What's your AI strategy?" As a CFO, your answer can decide your company's future. This guide offers expert advice for deploying AI (and getting results) faster.

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The Cost of Cost Savings

Get CFO advice on striking the right balance between governing growth and accelerating it, and between controlling spending and empowering teams.

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How top CFOs balance financial spend controls and growth

Missing growth goals? Learn why your approach to financial spend controls might be the problem — and what to do about it.

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A survival guide for new CFOs who aren’t CPAs

Tech CFO CJ Gustafson shares best practices for managing finance teams without an accounting background.

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Are you a Grow CFO or a No CFO?

Are you slowing growth or enabling it? Find out where you stand and get proven CFO tips for saying yes with confidence.

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How Brex helps companies get IPO ready

Brex's AI-powered spend platform helps you get IPO ready by improving forecasting accuracy and compliance and reducing manual work.

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Planning advice — The lifecycle of SaaS spend

Bundle? Unbundle? Rebundle? Here’s some practical advice for deciding on how to plan and optimize your company’s SaaS spend.

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Budgeting best practices from a CFO's SaaS spend review

Budgeting SaaS vendor spend per employee isn’t perfect. Consider these approaches for your next planning cycle.

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CFOs need an AI strategy

Seven key considerations for CFOs looking to drive immediate impact with AI while continuing to build enduring businesses.

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The global CFO’s playbook

Business operations get more complex as you expand internationally. Discover how today’s global CFOs are preparing to limit surprises, mitigate risks, and lead their businesses to financial success.

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Building a global financial strategy

Michael Tannenbaum, Brex CFO and COO, provides a recap of "The New Financial Playbook" in partnership with The Information and discusses how Brex can help you build a global financial strategy.

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A CFO’s checklist for going international

Getting people paid, managing expenses, taxes & accounting — there’s a lot to consider before expanding operations in a new country.

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How CFOs are thinking about software purchases today

As they do more to control spend, CFOs should be asking these questions before approving a new SaaS tool.

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How CFOs think about travel spend

This tech CFO shares why business travel spend is such a headache and how to think about policies and budgets so you get more visibility and control.

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The CFO playbook

CFOs share their insights on how to navigate changing markets and win in every economic climate.

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