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The Future of the Digital CFO (Part 2): Why AI-Driven Automation Is a CFO’s Best Friend
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In Part 1 of the Future of the Digital CFO blog series, we learned about the evolution of the Office of the CFO, some of the biggest challenges fueling change, and what priorities today’s Finance leaders should emphasize to embrace their expanding responsibilities and build a foundation of substantive, long-term value.
Clario Customer Story
KEY OBJECTIVES
- Leverage AI-powered tools and strategic measures to drastically reduce DSO.
- Create a standardized, consistent collections process that makes collectors’ jobs easier to learn and execute.
- Consolidate all collections communication in a single platform to improve visibility, efficiency and job satisfaction.
CHALLENGES
When Clario Director of Accounts Receivable (AR) Michael Piercy first started at the company, his top priority was to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (
The Future of the Digital CFO (Part 1): Being an Architect of Value, Strategy & Resilience
Bookkeepers. Number crunchers. Financial stewards. Until recently, the scope of a CFO’s responsibilities didn’t stray far from the realm of accounting, financial forecasting and risk management.

