VPs of Finance in defense contractors indicate a solid order backlog, giving analysts confidence in stable revenue streams and supporting share price stability in the sector. I recently sat down with Hines, who is known for her problem-solving skills, she said. When the state accounting officer position opened, her name kept coming up because of her CPA credentials and deep knowledge of the state. “I was amazed when they called me because I had just been appointed commissioner of the Department of Human Services,” she told me. Hietsch is also a certified executive coach who served as Carlisle’s full-time municipal manager from January 2008 to February 2012. Additionally, in 2023, he founded Radeln Solutions, LLC, a management consulting and executive coaching firm focused on higher education, local government and nonprofit industries. The VP of Finance at several top S&P 500 companies has recently revised FY2024 earnings forecasts upward by 3–5%, citing stronger-than-expected Q1 revenue growth and improved margin outlooks. Traders are watching tech and industrial stocks closely, as capital expenditure plans suggest continued bullish sentiment in the equity markets.