2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a webcast panel discussion on the 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study Results, sponsored by Blackline. Our expert panelists include Richard Brady, Barbara Salazar, and Michael Gilmartin. Rich Brady is board chair for the Institute of...
Top 5 Talent Acquisition Tips for Corporate Accounting
According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), about 75% of certified public accountants (CPAs) reached retirement age in 2020. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) also reported that over 300,000 U.S. auditors and accountants...
2024 Economic Outlook – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held our annual Economic Outlook, the 2024 Economic Outlook, sponsored by Allianz Trade. Our expert speaker, Dan North, is a Senior Economist North America for Allianz Trade. He’s been with Allianz since 1996, and uses macroeconomic...
2024 Cybersecurity Strategies for CFOs and Controllers
According to the 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study, investing in cybersecurity technology is a top priority for financial professionals in the new year. For years, CFOs and their cybersecurity counterparts, chief information security officers (CISOs), have relied on...
Top AI Use Cases for Corporate Accounting and Finance
The Controllers Council strives to stay abreast of emerging trends and technology in the CFO and controller profession. As part of this effort, we conducted an annual CFO/controller sentiment study. The 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study revealed that artificial...
CFO’s on the Move: January 2024
In January 2024, some CFOs have made a move in their career by accepting a new position. Today, we will focus 11 CFOs that accepted new positions this month. Amazon Names John Felton as New CFO of AWS Amazon named John Felton as senior vice president and the new CFO...
When Your Company Is Ready for FP&A: What You Need to Know – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on When Your Company Is Ready for FP&A: What You Need to Know, sponsored by BILL. BILL is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, BILL automates...
Revolutionizing Finance: How AI Is Transforming the Financial World
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a sci-fi-esque buzzword; it’s a transformative force that is reshaping how financial operations are conducted as we speak. For controllers and CFOs, understanding and leveraging AI is not only pivotal to staying ahead in...
10 Signs It’s Time to Embrace Financial Planning and Analysis
The integration of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is no longer an optional choice. For controllers and CFOs, understanding when to fully embrace FP&A is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive landscape. With that in mind, below are ten signs that...
A Hands-On Guide to AI Adoption in Finance and Accounting – Webinar Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on A Hands-On Guide to AI Adoption in Finance and Accounting, sponsored by AvidXchange. AvidXchange is a leader in automating invoice, payment and AP processes. A FinTech unicorn, AvidXchange processes more than 215...
Navigating Profitable Growth in 2024: The Strategic Role of CFOs
As you step into the new year, you are bound to face an array of emerging trends and exciting opportunities, but not without coming across at least a few unexpected challenges. In 2024, your role as a CFO will become even more valuable to your organization, as you...
Finance and IT Collaboration: Enhancing Visibility Into Digital Spending
With 2024 underway, CFOs and controllers across the nation — including you — are reviewing their professional New Year’s resolutions and are already working diligently to drive their organizations forward. While your 2024 to-do list likely includes tasks like...
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