Finance-Led M&A Integration Planning
Mergers and acquisitions are among the most complex and high-stakes undertakings any organization will pursue. While executives tend to focus on deal valuation and strategic fit, the success or failure of an acquisition often hinges on what happens after the ink...
From Static to Rolling Forecasts: Designing a Continuous Planning Cycle
For decades, annual budgets have been the cornerstone of financial planning. This type of budget, once confirmed, sets the course for the year and guides spending. However, the traditional method often falls short, especially during times of economic uncertainty. A...
FinOps Principles for Collaborative Cloud Cost Management
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, offering scalability, flexibility, and faster deployment of digital initiatives. However, with these benefits comes a new set of financial challenges: If they are not actively managed, cloud services can...
How Controllers Can Support Growth – Webinar Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a roundtable panel discussion entitled, How Controllers Can Support Growth, presented by BILL. Panelists included Christine Gu, SVP Finance/CAO at Clarify Health Solutions, and Kimberly Hollinger, Controller at Wag! Group. Following...
Turning Finance Data Into Strategic Insights: Using Embedded Analytics for Cross-Functional Influence
Controllers have always been trusted guardians of financial integrity, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. Yet the role of the controller has evolved even further. Today, finance leaders are no longer expected to simply produce...
CFO’s on the Move: July 2025
In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, financial leadership continues to be a driving force behind strategic decision-making and long-term success. As organizations face economic headwinds, tech innovation, and shifting regulatory environments, the role of the...
When Excel Becomes a Risk
Microsoft Excel is a tool that every finance professional knows all too well. Many love it, some despise it, and a few are indifferent. If your team is still clinging to Excel and adheres to the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset, it’s time to consider the...
A CFO’s Guide to Effective Cash Flow Management – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a roundtable panel discussion entitled, A CFO’s Guide to Effective Cash Flow Management, presented by BILL. Panelists included Genevieve Hancock, CFO at Germfree; Ted Weitzel, SVP Finance & Operations at Logik.io; and Eric Greene,...
Upskilling Controllers With Strategic AI & Digital Finance Competencies
The concept of corporate finance upskilling is by no means new. However, upskilling is no longer a strategy you turn to when faced with a challenge such as hiring freezers or talent shortages. The best organizations use upskilling proactively. One of the best...
Treasury Yields & Debt Ceiling Dynamics: Preparing Finance Teams for Funding Volatility
In mid-2025, the United States once again approached a high-stakes stalemate over its debt limit, prompting uncertainty in financial markets nationwide. Treasury yields surged on short-term maturities, and select spreads widened. The stalemate also increased the risk...
Tech Layoffs in Finance: Lessons From the 2025 Tech Sector Slowdown
The current tech layoffs continue to pile up in 2025. The mid-year total was roughly 72,000 layoffs spread across 150 companies. What started as isolated hiring freezes rapidly escalated into widespread layoffs, which are impacting organizations of all sizes. While...
Quantifying Cyber Risk for Finance Leaders
Top decision-makers are all about quantifiable data. They don’t deal in generalizations or conjecture. If you are making a presentation to company leaders, they are almost certainly going to say some variation of “Show me the numbers.” That’s how you sway them in your...
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