CFO Leadership Council and IMA Partner to Advance CFO Leadership Development

New partnership gives IMA members access to CFO Bootcamp and exclusive savings on the executive development program

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The CFO Leadership Council (CFOLC) and IMA^® (Institute of Management Accountants) today announced a new partnership to empower IMA members with premier access to CFO Bootcamp, an executive development program built to prepare senior finance professionals for the expanding demands of CFO leadership.

Through the partnership, IMA’s global community of approximately 125,000 accounting and finance professionals will have the opportunity to participate in CFO Bootcamp and receive an exclusive discount on enrollment.

The CFO Bootcamp develops the leadership capabilities that enable finance executives to make a broader impact: shaping strategy, influencing executive decisions, communicating effectively with CEOs and boards, leading transformation, evaluating growth opportunities and building high-performing teams.

“Finance leaders today have extraordinary opportunities to shape the direction and success of their organizations,” said Jack McCullough, Founder of the CFO Leadership Council and creator of CFO Bootcamp. “But making that impact requires more than technical excellence. CFOs must exercise judgment when the answers aren’t clear, build influence across the enterprise and lead through complex situations that traditional finance training doesn’t always prepare them for. Our partnership with IMA allows us to bring that practical leadership development to an exceptional community of finance professionals ready to increase their impact.”

The partnership combines IMA’s global reach and commitment to advancing management accounting professionals with CFO Leadership Council’s expertise in developing senior finance executives through practical, peer-driven learning grounded in real-world leadership challenges.

“Great finance leaders are made through experience, mentorship, and the willingness to lead before every answer is clear,” said Dianna Steinbach, IMA Chief Growth and Marketing Officer. “This partnership gives IMA members a structured way to build that leadership muscle, alongside a community of peers who understand the weight of the CFO role.”

Building the Skills Behind the Modern CFO Role

CFO Bootcamp is an intensive eight-module, live online program for current CFOs, new CFOs, VPs of Finance, Controllers and other senior finance executives ready to increase their strategic impact. Rather than focusing on technical finance training, the curriculum tackles the leadership and business challenges senior finance executives face at the enterprise level, including:

✔️ Strategic leadership and executive influence
✔️ CEO and board relationships
✔️ Financial communication and storytelling
✔️ M&A and capital strategy
✔️ AI and digital transformation
✔️ Organizational growth and change
✔️ Executive decision-making
✔️ Building high-performing finance teams

The program is designed as a true cohort experience. Following each two-hour module, participants join a live peer discussion to pressure-test ideas, compare approaches and work through real business challenges with other senior finance executives.

Faculty consists primarily of current and former CFOs and experienced business leaders, grounding each module in practical frameworks participants can take back to their organizations.

Fall Cohort Begins October 20
The next CFO Bootcamp cohort begins October 20, 2026, with enrollment limited to 32 participants to preserve the interactive learning environment.
The eight-module program is delivered live online, with every session recorded. Participants can earn up to 19 CPE credits and receive course materials, recordings, community access, a certificate of completion and a new network of finance peers.

IMA members will receive an exclusive discount off the current enrollment price through the partnership.

For more information about CFO Bootcamp or to enroll, visit:
cfoleadership.com/cfo-bootcamp/

About CFO Leadership Council

For 20 years, the CFO Leadership Council (CFOLC) has brought CFOs and senior finance executives together to learn from one another, solve business challenges and become stronger leaders. Today, the community includes more than 3,000 members across 35+ chapters in North America, with opportunities to connect through local chapters, national events, mastermind groups, mentorship, executive education and online peer exchange.

CFO Leadership Council is part of CFO Leadership, which provides finance executives with expert-driven insights, proprietary research and executive development resources focused on the issues shaping the modern CFO role.

Learn more at cfolc.com.

About IMA^® (Institute of Management Accountants)

IMA^® is a global association at the intersection of accounting, finance, and business strategy, setting a new standard of financial competency across the workforce to drive better career and business outcomes. Through expert-led content, industry-vetted credentials, and a global professional community, IMA equips organizations and individuals at any stage of their career with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to advance their careers and achieve sustainable success. IMA supports future-proofed skill development through its IMA Competency Framework, continuing education, and certificates, including the CMA^® (Certified Management Accountant), CSCA^® (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis), and FMAA™ (Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate).

Twice named Professional Body of the Year by The Accountant/International Accounting Bulletin, IMA’s reach stretches across a global network of approximately 125,000 members in 150 countries and 200+ professional and student chapters. Headquartered in Montvale, N.J., USA, IMA provides localized services through its six global regions: The Americas, China, Europe, Middle East/North Africa, India, and Asia Pacific.

For more information about IMA, please visit https://www.imaglobal.org/.

About Chief Executive Group

Chief Executive Group, parent company of CFO Leadership, is a leading community for U.S. CEOs, senior executives and public company directors focused on improving leadership performance and driving business growth. Through its executive communities, live events, proprietary research and flagship publications, Chief Executive Group connects leaders across industries to share insights, benchmark performance and address critical business challenges.

Learn more at chiefexecutivegroup.com.

Stephany Jaramillo
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