bean counter
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Former Intel CFO Bob Swan was derided as a bean counter and lasted just two years in the CEO spot after taking over for Brian Krzanich in 2019.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
Mr. Glassman might be an effective bean counter, but that is not nearly enough to justify his having a seat on the Maryland Board of Public Works.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 21, 2022
Why not name it for an astronomer, the way other space missions — Hubble, Kepler — have been, instead of a bean counter?
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
It would not bother me in the least to give my niece the higher amount, because I’m not a bean counter.
From Slate ● May 26, 2021
Jenkins’ character is a bean counter who questions the need for two shooters to handle this particular job.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2012
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