It’s becoming increasingly clear that chief financial officers (CFOs) who excel at strategy are the ones most likely to reach the top of their profession. But before CFOs can play strategist, they must first master the roles of steward and operator. CFOs who want to get ahead can’t afford to ignore any of the four roles, but that doesn’t necessarily mean saying “yes” to everything.

An article in the July/August 2007 issue of Financial Executive magazine features Deloitte Consulting LLP principal Steven Ehrenhalt's extensive take on the challenges and opportunities in each of the CFO's four roles, and how each role can be mastered in a way that helps support the rest. Ability to master the hierarchy of roles can either prevent or propel a CFO's path  to success within the company.

Read the full article attached below, reprinted with permission.

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