Chief Financial Officer
Master financial leadership, strategic thinking and value generation.
Program Overview
This transformative program is designed for finance leaders ready to become Chief Financial Officers. You’ll build technical proficiency across core CFO domains and sharpen strategic thinking, leadership, and delegation skills. Over ten months, Booth faculty, industry experts, and peers will guide you through real-world applications and frameworks to help you emerge as a more effective, value-generating leader.
What You Will Learn In The CFO Program
Align capital, risk, and performance metrics to maximize value.
Build capital structures and governance frameworks for growth and resilience.
Leverage AI, analytics, and fintech for smarter financial decisions.
Lead digital and ESG transformations with measurable impact.
Influence the C-suite, board, and stakeholders on long-term strategy.
Curriculum
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Program at Chicago Booth equips senior finance executives with strategic, analytical, and leadership capabilities to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment. The program features seven comprehensive courses spanning corporate finance, governance, technology, and executive leadership delivered through live online sessions, real-world cases, and a capstone project.
Explore how the CFO role has evolved and varies across industries.
Understand new expectations around strategic influence, agility, and foresight.
Examine career pathways into and beyond the CFO position.
Reflect on how the modern CFO role aligns with your professional aspirations.
Learn to make data-informed strategic decisions for value creation.
Evaluate capital allocation, product mix, and pricing strategies.
Engage with external stakeholders using financial metrics and reporting insights.
Apply real-world business cases to strengthen decision-making and communication.
Master the principles of capital structure and financing strategy.
Balance debt and equity to optimize growth and liquidity.
Strengthen investor relations and stakeholder confidence.
Apply frameworks to manage working capital and cash flow effectively.
Explore the CFO’s role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance.
Design internal financial controls and risk management frameworks.
Manage enterprise risks and regulatory reporting requirements.
Develop tax strategies to mitigate financial exposure and support long-term sustainability.
Understand how digital innovation is transforming the finance function.
Leverage automation, AI, and data analytics for performance insight.
Redesign finance operating models for speed, agility, and scalability.
Evaluate technology investments through ROI and strategic value lenses.
Lead financial and organizational transformation initiatives.
Drive ESG adoption, digital transformation, and culture change.
Measure progress and report impact to boards and investors.
Navigate challenges such as market disruption and litigation risk.
Strengthen leadership presence and influence across executive teams.
Foster collaboration and strategic alignment with CEOs, CROs, CHROs, and COOs.
Enhance communication with boards, investors, and global stakeholders.
Complete a capstone project integrating insights from across the program.
Live sessions will be held twice weekly, featuring Booth faculty lectures, applied projects, and peer discussions designed to transform strategic insight into executive action.
Learning Experience
Join the In-Person Experience at the Chicago Booth Campus
Program Highlights
Learn from Booth finance thought leaders with real-world C-suite experience.
Join a three-day in-person experience in Chicago to collaborate and network.
Gain lifelong access to a global network of senior executives.
Hear from CFOs and financial strategists driving enterprise success.
Enjoy six months of continued access to program materials.
Who Is It For?
The CFO Program is ideal for:
Directors, VPs, SVPs, and EVPs of Finance, Treasury, or Accounting
Corporate or regional controllers, divisional CFOs, and investment bankers
Sitting CFOs looking to upskill and expand strategic impact
Senior executives such as CEOs, COOs, and CAOs seeking to develop CFO capabilities or transition into the role
Program eligibility criteria include:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related fields
Expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, and risk management
Fluency in written and spoken English
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Meet Your Teaching Team and Contributors
Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Accounting, and Financial Strategy for the CFO Instructor
Anna Costello is Professor of Accounting. Before joining Booth, she previously served as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at University of Michigan Ross School of Business...
CEO, Mandala Global Advisors | Co-Program Director, The Executive Development Program for Private Companies The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Ana Dutra is a global board director, two-time CEO, and Fortune 250 C-level executive with more than 30 years of experience advising public, private, PE-backed, and family-own...
Corporate Financial Strategist, Board Director, and Investor
Borislava Karageorgieva is an accomplished corporate finance strategist with experience in financial compliance and regulatory analysis, mergers and acquisitions, startup fina...
Clinical Professor of Leadership
Lisa Stefanac is clinical professor of leadership at University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is also Co-Founder and CEO of KSE Leadership, a privately held leaders...
Deputy Dean for Faculty, Fuji Bank and Heller Professor of Accounting, and Chief Financial Officer Program Director
Michael Minnis studies the role of accounting information in allocating investment efficiently by both managers and capital providers. His recent research focuses on understan...
Guest Speaker | Board Member, Former Vice Chairman & CFO at Visa,Inc
Vasant Prabhu retired as Vice Chairman & CFO of Visa,Inc in September, 2023. He had been Vice Chairman since 2019, and CFO since 2015. Vasant has been CFO at several large US ...
Founder and Managing Partner of Sharma Strategy Group
Vish Sharma is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sharma Strategy Group (SSG), a boutique consultancy that helps Fortune 500 companies solve strategic challenges with clarity...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the Chief Financial Officer Program, participants receive a Chicago Booth Executive Education Certificate of Completion and a Digital badge recognizing their achievement and leadership in financial strategy and transformation.
Note: Certificates and digital badges are issued in the name used during registration. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
Chicago Booth Benefits
Program participants enjoy exclusive perks designed to extend learning, networking, and professional growth:
CXO Networking & Events: Invitations to future in-person CXO events, panels, and networking opportunities (limited spots; additional fees may apply).
Discounted Booth Events: Reduced registration for select programs, including the Booth Management Conference, Faculty Firesides, Economic Outlook, and Faculty in Residence sessions.
Executive Education Savings: 10% tuition discount on select professional and executive education programs.
Chicago Booth Review: Complimentary subscription to the flagship publication featuring faculty research, insights, and commentary.
Alumni Network: Access to a private LinkedIn group connecting past participants across Booth’s CXO portfolio.
Certificate & Digital Credential: Earn a Certificate of Completion and a shareable digital credential to showcase on LinkedIn.
Exclusive Booth SWAG: Branded merchandise distributed at CXO in-person events.
Frequently Asked Questions
A hybrid learning experience combining asynchronous learning, live webinars, and an in-person Chicago immersion.
10 months, structured for senior executives balancing professional commitments.
US$28,000. Early application and referral benefits available.
Senior finance professionals, CFOs, VPs, and business leaders aiming to strengthen financial strategy and leadership capabilities.
Yes. The program includes live discussions, group projects, and global peer interactions.
A Certificate of Completion and digital badge from Chicago Booth Executive Education.
Applications can be submitted online via the official program webpage. Early submission is encouraged.
Yes. Online webinars are live and interactive; the in-person component is optional but highly recommended.
A strategic, leadership-focused curriculum taught by Booth’s world-renowned finance faculty, blending academic rigor with real-world CFO insights.
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