Whether optimizing spend, accelerating forecasts or identifying risk, AI provides the ability for finance teams to anticipate what is next, rather than react to it. CFOs oversee capital allocation, operating efficiency and performance management. These areas are exactly where AI can deliver its strongest impact.  More and more, CFOs are finding th [...]

In GHJ’s latest podcast episode, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff speaks with search and staffing experts to discuss current trends in finance hiring within film and television. GHJ’s Search and Staffing Practice Leader Derrick Coleman and Search and Staffing Entertainment Expert Holly Register cover:How entertainment businesses are rethi [...]

The Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery is another major step toward consolidation in film and television, where fewer but larger studios have greater control over how content is financed, produced and distributed. This shift in the entertainment industry is poised to have a direct impact on production companies, co-finance partners and investors.W [...]

As the conversation around alternative proteins moves beyond novelty or regulatory viability, the focus has shifted to execution, scalability and return on investment for food and beverage leaders. Algae is a clear example of this transition.Once confined to supplements and niche wellness products, algae is now emerging as a multi-functional ingredient platform suppor [...]

What started as a celebrity-founded skincare brand has transformed into a global success with consistent product releases and expansions into international markets due to a strategic brand acquisition. As the one-year anniversary of e.l.f. Beauty’s (NYSE: ELF) acquisition of rhode approaches in May 2026, this transaction illustrates to founders and investors how [...]

For entertainment leaders, a profit participation services team’s culture and cohesion can be just as impactful as its technical strength. In this episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff explores how the Profit Participation Services Practice’s culture was built and how it contributes to a stronger client service mode [...]

By encouraging employees to volunteer their skills, serve on nonprofit boards and share professional expertise, businesses can strengthen nonprofit organizations while creating meaningful engagement opportunities for their workforce. Financial donations are an essential source of support for nonprofit organizations, but money alone cannot meet every need. Many nonprof [...]

Recent developments have created an opportunity for importers to recover certain tariff payments, as a formal refund process is now in effect for specific tariffs. Following a Supreme Court decision and related court-directed implementation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented a refund process for tariffs imposed under the Internati [...]

AI startups can improve their chances of a successful, sustainable exit by integrating valuation, growth strategy and tax planning early to reduce risk, strengthen transaction readiness and support long-term value creation. Enormous capital is flowing into private companies that are developing AI-based products and solutions, with valuations reaching staggering height [...]

Cash flow is on everyone’s minds in the entertainment industry — so how can production companies improve theirs? In GHJ’s latest episode of the Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff invites distinguished guests to discuss opportunities production companies can take advantage of to improve cash flow and cost efficiencies. Ilan is joi [...]