Podcast: TXCPA Houston – Virtual Rolodex
Host: Kristie Ondracek
Guest: Arthur Forbus, Founder & CEO, Changing the Face of Finance
Episode Title
From Spreadsheet Chaos to Board-Ready Clarity: How CFOs Can Lead the Future of Finance
Episode Summary
In this episode of TXCPA Houston Virtual Rolodex, Kristie Ondracek welcomes fellow TXCPA Houston member Arthur Forbus, founder and CEO of Changing the Face of Finance, to discuss how CFOs and finance teams can escape spreadsheet chaos and move toward board-ready clarity.
Arthur explains how mid-market oil and gas companies can improve close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting by aligning strategy, people, process, technology, and data through his CFOF Compass Method. The conversation dives into the real drivers of successful finance transformation, the role of AI, and why people and process—not just technology—determine whether change actually works.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
???? How Arthur Helps CFOs
Arthur works with CFOs and finance teams to replace “spreadsheet hell” with structured, scalable corporate performance management systems that produce clear, decision-ready information for boards and stakeholders.
???? What the CFOF Compass Method Does
His method aligns five key areas:
Strategy, People, Process, Technology, and Data—so finance teams can move forward together instead of pulling in different directions.
???? Why Technology Alone Fails
Arthur explains that automating a bad process only creates “chaos faster.” Successful finance transformation must start with people and workflows—not just shiny new tools.
???? The Real Roadblocks Companies Face
Many organizations chase the latest technology without a strategy or fail to involve the people who actually run the processes, which leads to resistance and failure.
???? How AI Is Changing Finance
AI and automation don’t replace accountants—they make them more productive by removing low-value tasks so professionals can focus on analysis, decisions, and strategy.
???? Why Budget Season Is the Perfect Time to Act
Arthur explains that the chaos of budgeting and year-end close is often the moment CFOs realize something must change—and why starting a plan now sets the stage for a better future.
About the Guest
Arthur Forbus is Founder and CEO of Changing the Face of Finance, where he helps CFOs and finance teams in mid-market energy companies transform their close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting into modern, scalable systems. With experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, audit, technology consulting, and management consulting, Arthur brings a rare blend of technical and strategic leadership to the Office of the CFO.
Arthur ForbusFounder & CEO
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