The Great Churn: Why America's Largest Companies Can't Keep Their Top Financiers The ranks of America's largest companies are experiencing an unprecedented level of turnover among CFOs.
According to Crist Kolder Associates' mid year 2026 Volatility Report, the rate is poised to hit a staggering 18. 3%, surpassing even the pandemic era highs of 19. 3% in 2019.
The report's findings paint a picture of an industry in flux. The average tenure of CFOs has shrunk to 4. 5 years, with many newly appointed finance chiefs coming from outside ranks rather than being groomed within.