How Companies are Reducing Costs in the 2023 U.S. Economic Environment
Parts of our economy is declining which would indicate that we are in an inflation, but the key metrics is business hiring. The US economy is sticking to a soft landing. Investopedia states that soft landing is a cyclical slowdown in economic growth that...
Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study Results – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a webinar on the Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent: Study Preview and Panel Discussion. The objective of the study was to identify how controllers, CFOs, and related executives are managing finance and accounting or F&A...
CFO and Controller Roles in Mergers and Acquisitions: Key Considerations for Successful Integration
Every member of the C-suite plays a critical role in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions, including CFOs and controllers. Whereas other members of the executive leadership team are tasked with addressing the logistics of M&A transactions, CFOs,...
Finance Professionals Receive Highest Pay Raise in 10 Years
Each year, the Association for Financial Professionals conducts a compensation survey that assesses finance and treasury professional earnings. The 2023 AFP Compensation Survey revealed that professionals in these verticals received a 5% increase in their 2022 base...
Simplify Spend and Expense Management for a Hybrid Workforce – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on Simplify Spend and Expense Management for a Hybrid Workforce, sponsored by BILL. BILL is the leader in financial automation software for small and mid-size businesses. Our expert panelists are Aaron Wilkinson and...
How Corporate Finance Executives Can Foster Career Advancement
According to Controllers Council’s 2023 Corporate Accounting & Finance Talent Study, a lack of career advancement is the number one reason for accounting/finance employee attrition. Businesses are already struggling to fill accounting and CPA vacancies due to the...
Building Resilience: How Controllers/CFOs Can Foster a Growth Mindset in Recessionary Times
Amidst ongoing economic uncertainty, controllers and CFOs the world over are encouraging their businesses to scale back, shutter the proverbial windows, and brace for impact. But is hunkering down really the ideal move for your organization? While you certainly need...
Controller/CFO KPIs: EBITDA
CFOs and controllers rely on a broad range of key performance indicators (KPIs) to shape the company mission, guide financial decision-making processes, and help their organizations thrive. Some of the KPIs that CFOs and controllers leverage include revenue growth...
Financial Planning & Analysis Hurdles and How to Overcome – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a discussion on Financial Planning Hurdles and how to overcome them, sponsored by Divvy. Divvy, BILL’s spend and expense management solution, that gives small and mid-size businesses the credit they need and helps them save time and...
What CFOs are Saying about Return-to-Office
Covid-19 set a new standard when it comes to working at home or in an office. Most corporations are still trying to figure out their work-from-home or return-to-office plans for their employees. But you are starting to see that more corporations are doing a hybrid...
The Power of Data: How Analytics Can Transform Your Finance Operations
Nowhere is data more influential in driving decisions than in the financial sector. Finance executives rely on accurate, up-to-the-minute information to inform decisions and evaluate a company’s performance. How can analytics transform your financial operations? Here...
Sustainability and Finance: How to Build a Greener Bottom Line
Now more than ever, corporate America is recognizing its responsibility not just to customers and stakeholders but to the planet itself. This blog post will explore how sustainability is transforming the world of finance and provide tips for “green” initiatives that...
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