THE ECONOMY

Will consumers tap the brakes?

By Uric Dufrene

Sanders Chair in Business

Indiana University Southeast

The most recent report on consumer spending showed that spending cooled unexpectedly. Is this the beginning of a pullback from the consumer, leading to slower growth for the rest of the year?     

Zachary Taylor, CFA, succeeds Dave Lewis as chapter treasurer

Zack, a senior analyst for Family Allergy & Asthma, and joins FEI Louisville's board as treasurer, succeeding long-time director Dave Lewis, a former CFO for Humana Military who is concentrating on helping the Active Heroes group.

New FEI Members

Meet Michelle Kerstine and Amy Szymansky

Michelle Kerstine is Chief Financial Officer for Dismas Charities, one of the largest, not-for-profit providers of residential, effective, evidence based re-entry services in the United States.

Amy Szymansky is senior director for finance at the American Printing House for the Blind, the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences for people who are blind and low vision.

Click below to learn more about Michelle and Amy.

How Much Cash Do You Have Trapped in Your Capital Projects?

FEI Daily | June 2024

by Todd R. Zabelle

As one of the primary people responsible for efficient use of cash, CFOs and their team should not be afraid to look under the hood.

Onsite Management Group has an immediate need for a qualified Staff Accountant. 

Typical duties include: A/P, A/R, Customer Invoicing, Payroll, some monthly journal entries and assistance with Month End. The job is pretty straightforward and not a lot of complexity. Extra time is needed during the EOM close process, typically one week.

We are switching to Sage Intacct ERP system and use ADP for payroll. H/R does all of the personnel/onboarding. This position is only responsible for the bi-weekly payroll transmission.

Individuals should contact Jim Schildt at jims@omgservices.com

The role of leadership in digital transformation and artificial intelligence

Submitted by Gold Partner Vaco

On June 18, Vaco hosts a webinar on 'The Role of Leadership in Embracing Digital Transformation and AI.' The session digs into how financial leaders can effectively navigate the intersection of finance and technology. Gain insights into leveraging AI and digital tools to drive innovation, streamline operations, and enhance decision-making processes. Register to secure your spot and explore digital transformation for your finance team.

HIG invites FEI to its Healthcare Captive Round Table

Submitted by Silver Partner Houchens Insurance Group

Houchens Insurance Group is offering FEI members attendance at its June 18 Healthcare Captive Round Table. Learn how HIG is giving employers the ability to have greater control over benefits at a lower cost and with less volatility. Lunch will be provided. RSVP using the link below.

Members, FEI needs your help.

We'd like your input into the 2024 Member Satisfaction and Needs Assessment Survey. Your feedback is essential in helping us build the programs and services to meet your needs and advance the profession.

The survey takes less than 5 minutes and is open until June 28.