CFO and Controller Tech Bets for 2026 – Webinar Highlights
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...
AI Adoption Accelerates Among U.S. Businesses. What Controllers and CFOs Should Consider?
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...
Cash Flow Predictability for 2026 – Webinar Highlights
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...
Corporate Bankruptcies on the Rise Across the United States
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...
U.S. Hiring Slows as Wage Growth Cools. What Controllers and CFOs Should Prioritize in 2026?
The latest Employment Situation Report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows slower hiring activity and more moderate wage growth heading into 2026. The trend is important for Controllers and CFOs who are updating workforce plans, labor forecasts, and...
CFO’s on the Move: November 2025
In today’s rapidly shifting financial landscape, CFOs are taking on bigger roles and bigger moves. From strategic transitions to industry-shaping appointments, these leadership changes reveal where companies are headed and what skills matter most now. Controllers...
Meet the CFO’s New Writing Partner: AI
Generative AI is making its way into financial reporting, changing the way finance leaders manage narrative and data-driven communications. Companies are now using AI to draft portions of reports that were once strictly handled by humans, from commentary to initial...
What Financial Planning and Analysis Will Look Like in 2026 – Webinar Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a discussion entitled, What Financial Planning and Analysis Will Look Like in 2026, presented by BILL. Panelists included Philip Peck, Vice President, Advisory Services and Finance Transformation Practice at Peloton Consulting Group,...
Building a CFO Legacy: Leading With Vision, Not Just Numbers
Chief financial officers are operating in one of the most transformative periods in corporate history. They are no longer focused solely on managing capital and closing books. They are also architects of digital transformation, risk mitigation, and organizational...
How Controllers Can Position Themselves for a CFO Promotion
The controller is typically viewed as the natural successor to the CFO. However, aspiring CFOs who currently sit in the controller seat for their organizations can no longer assume that they are the top candidate. To position themselves as the obvious choice, they...
Phony Bank Account Change Requests: How Controllers Can Stay One Step Ahead – Webinar Highlights
Controllers Council recently held an expert practices presentation entitled, Phony Bank Account Change Requests: How Controllers Can Stay One Step Ahead, presented by VendorInfo. Panelists included Phil Binkow, CEO at VendorInfo, and Mark Brousseau, President at...
CFO Oversight in AI Procurement: Ensuring ROI on Emerging Tech
Artificial intelligence is transforming the corporate landscape faster than any technology in recent memory. Finance departments are leaning into the change by investing in predictive forecasting tools and software that automates reconciliations. However, this...
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