The Strategic CFO: Getting Out of the Weeds and Into the Boardroom
As a chief financial officer, it can be easy to get bogged down in the particulars of financial management and data analysis. However, the role of the CFO is undergoing a fundamental shift. Today’s CFOs must act as strategic leaders and refuse to be confined to...
How to Spot Financial Risk Before It Hits the Income Statement
Early risk detection is a foundational component of a resilient financial infrastructure. The ability to detect warning signs before they impact your organization’s income statement can mean the difference between a proactive correction and a reactive scramble. ...
CFO Strategies for Managing Tariff Policy Changes
While the general public may be divided over the new administration’s aggressive tariff policies, experienced CFOs understand that there will be short and long-term implications. The recent imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration on imports from countries...
CFO’s on the Move: March 2025
This month, several prominent CFOs are stepping into new roles, bringing fresh perspectives to their organizations and signaling the changing priorities of modern finance leadership. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 14 CFOs that accepted new positions in March...
The Leadership Skills Every Controller Needs to Become a CFO
Do you aspire to transition from a controller to a chief financial officer? Blazing a path to the pinnacle of the finance profession means embracing the role of a lifelong learner and proactively acquiring critical leadership skills. The skills you’ll need to become a...
The Digital Shift in AR: Smarter Strategies for Better Outcomes – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion entitled, The Digital Shift in AR: Smarter Strategies for Better Outcomes, sponsored by Billtrust. Billtrust is a B2B order to cash software and digital payments market leader. Billtrust helps the world’s leading...
The Hidden Costs of Subscription Software Controllers/CFOs Need to Watch
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) ecosystem fundamentally changed how businesses license and source digital tools. SaaS applications are easy to deploy, scalable, and flexible. While the net impacts of SaaS applications have been overwhelmingly positive, subscription...
Why More Controllers/CFOs Are Partnering With CHROs to Drive Workforce Profitability
Over the last decade, controllers and chief financial officers have been embracing their new roles as strategic assets. While maintaining the financial health of the organization remains a top priority for controllers and CFOs, the way in which they fulfill this duty...
The Controller’s Role in Preventing Payment Fraud as Cybercrime Surges
Cybercrime is at an all-time high, with payment fraud posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Controllers play a crucial role in safeguarding company assets and ensuring secure transactions. As a controller, you should familiarize yourself with the...
How AP Automation Enhances Career Satisfaction and Workplace Efficiency
Controllers Council recently held a CPE training webinar titled, How AP Automation Enhances Career Satisfaction and Workplace Efficiency, sponsored by AvidXchange. AvidXchange is a leader in automating invoice, payment and Accounts Payable processes for mid-market...
How Controllers Can Manage Financial Risk From AI-Driven Decision-Making
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, offering powerful tools for forecasting, fraud detection, and risk assessment. However, introducing artificial intelligence into your financial workflows creates new challenges and risks....
A Controller’s Guide to ASC 606 Software
Navigating the world of GAAP accounting standards can be daunting. But one particular compliance standard, ASC 606, seems to cause the most loss of sleep at night for Controllers. Between defining revenue policies, keeping documentation up to date, and navigating...
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