ESG Talk

How I Became a CFO

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Jill Klindt, Workiva CFO, sits down with Ayssa and Steve live at Amplify 2025 in D.C. Hear how she navigated early startup life, tackled the challenges of being the public face of a company, and what advice she has for aspiring professionals. 

00:00 Introduction
02:20 Early Career and Transition to Workiva
03:58 Building Workiva from the Ground Up
05:09 Becoming the CFO: Challenges and Insights
10:06 Reflections and Career Advice
14:43 Conclusion and Farewell