by Controllers Council | Dec 23, 2025 | Economics/Economy, Risk Management
The most recent Deloitte CFO Signals survey shows a clear shift in executive priorities. Finance leaders are entering 2026 with a heightened focus on efficiency, cash preservation, disciplined investment, and operational reliability. These themes reflect broader...
by Controllers Council | Dec 17, 2025 | Technology
The Controllers Council and Paystand had a discussion on CFO and Controller Tech Bets for 2026. The conversation brought together Genevieve Hancock, CFO and Principal Consultant at G Hancock Advisory, and Dinah Chen, Business Controller at Atlas Copco Group. The...
by Controllers Council | Dec 16, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A recent nationwide survey from the National Federation of Independent Business reports that nearly one third of small businesses in the United States now use AI tools to manage customer inquiries, appointment scheduling, and administrative tasks. Adoption has...
by Controllers Council | Dec 12, 2025 | Cash Flow
Finance and accounting leaders are preparing for a year that will require steadier cash flow practices, clearer forecasting, and stronger command of the receivables cycle. During the recent Controllers Council and Billtrust webinar titled Cash Flow Predictability for...
by Controllers Council | Dec 8, 2025 | Crisis Management, Economics/Economy
Recent data from S&P Global Market Intelligence shows that U.S. corporate bankruptcies have risen above pre pandemic levels and remain elevated across several major industries. For CFOs and Controllers, increased bankruptcy activity provides early clues about...
