
How AI Is Helping Kill The Billable Hour
Professional services firms are retreating from the labor-based revenue model, says Gunter Group CFO Dave Montez, and AI will accelerate the shift.

Professional services firms are retreating from the labor-based revenue model, says Gunter Group CFO Dave Montez, and AI will accelerate the shift.

“Future CFOs will be architects of resilience and growth, shaping their organizations to thrive in a world where adaptability and purpose are essential,” says OneStream Software’s CFO Bill Koefoed.

“As companies evolve, they require more coordination between the product, marketing and sales teams, especially when entering adjacent markets,” says Dynatrace CFO Jim Benson.

“We can easily be distracted by investors, customers and others who are coming up with great ideas,” says Dryad’s CFO Beyer. “They’re probably great ideas, but they’re not for us at this stage.”

To take full advantage of AI, engage holistically by investing in the right tech, redesigning broken processes and hiring talent that adds value.

Meta Platforms’ CFO Susan Li discusses the core principles and activities that drive the finance organization at one of the stock market’s Magnificent Seven.