Rethinking Compensation - Smarter Ways To Invest In Talent, Not Just Cut Costs

Compensation is one of the most powerful levers CFOs have to attract & retain top talent & drive profitability. Excessive cuts force turnover & hurt performance, while overly generous pay strains budgets & planning. In this session, CFOs will explore how to redesign salary, incentives, equity, & benefits by weighing the tradeoffs that matter most. You'll leave with a framework for deciding when to invest in talent versus tighten costs, how to structure incentives that reward both short- & long-term results, & practical tactics for effective offers without overpaying. Schedule: 6:00-6:20 PM: Welcome networking 6:20-7:00 PM: Panel conversation featuring prepared questions followed by audience Q&A 7:00-8:00 PM Continued networking around topics Refreshments & light food will be available. CTI, founded by former tax auditors & Big 4 tax professionals, helps businesses maximize tax incentives. Our expert team of CPAs, attorneys, & engineers have secured over $52B in credits, including R&D, employment, sales & use, & property incentives using advanced technology & deep expertise to drive measurable financial results. Libra Value Partners is a boutique valuation firm that provides independent, defensible valuations for tax/409A, financial reporting, & transaction purposes. We help business owners, CFOs, attorneys, & CPAs make informed decisions with confidence. Build Scale Grow provides fractional leadership that helps you grow faster, spend less, & avoid costly mistakes. We turn goals into priorities, solve problems proactively, & establish systems so you can stay focused on growth. Founded in 2016, the New York Tech CFO Group is a free community where high-growth finance leaders share practical strategies for planning, operations, & technology. We host regular in-person gatherings from casual happy hours & breakfasts to educational & networking events.