CFO on the Move: Chris Suh
Visa has announced their new CFO. Chris Suh from Electronic Arts will be taking on this role in the beginning of July, but will take full responsibility on August 1st. As reported by Wall Street Journal on June 20th, 2023 by Mark Maurer. Visa Picks Electronic Arts CFO...
The Art of Negotiation: Tips and Tricks for Corporate Finance Executives
From vendor contracts to salary negotiations, finance executives must be masters of the art of negotiation. In this guide, you’ll learn tips and tricks to help you develop your negotiation skills and confidently face any situation. Come Prepared Before you come to the...
Mitigating Supply Chain Risk: The Role of Finance Executives
While 2023 saw long-anticipated improvements in the global supply chain, many companies are still experiencing major disruptions in their operation and distribution networks. Financial executives can play an important role in mitigating supply chain risk. By working...
How to Optimize B2B Payments – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on How to Optimize B2B Payments for Your Business, sponsored by BILL. BILL is the leader in financial automation software for small and mid-size businesses. Our expert panelists are Angus Maclaurin and Joe...
How CFOs and CMOs Can Work Together to Drive Business Success
In science, “synergy” refers to the way two or more elements combine for greater results than they could achieve on their own. And in business, the same can be true in the C-suite, where collaboration between leaders yields greater efficiency and better...
Controller/CFO KPIs: Operating Cash Flow
Few metrics are as vital to the day-to-day health of your business as operating cash flow (OCF). OCF is essentially the lifeblood of your business — providing the working capital you need to maintain and grow your operations. In this guide, you’ll learn more about the...
Corporate Finance Spotlight: Jessica Allen
Finance transformation at Aetion®: Telling the story - not just the numbers Almost double the OECD average, the US health care system is the most expensive, and among the most complicated in the world. There is a large variety of group health insurance plans offered...
Managing Cybersecurity: Why Controllers and CISOs Must Collaborate
In an age where cyberattacks threaten your entire ecosystem, it makes little sense to place the entire burden on the shoulders of one department or individual. Instead, companies should pursue greater collaboration between the chief financial officer (CFO) and chief...
Cutting Costs Without Cutting Quality: Strategies for Corporate Accounting and Finance
If you read our previous article, Finance Executives Still Expect Growth in 2023, but Cost Concerns Continue, you learned that vendor or supplier costs were the chief concern. But cutting costs is a balancing act. How do you cut costs without impacting your bottom...
Initiatives Address Accountant and CPA Shortages
AICPA recently released a plan to accelerate talent pipeline solutions. Below you will learn about the challenges and how to build a pipeline for future CPAs. Addressing Root Causes of Pipeline Challenges The accounting profession is grappling with a talent shortage....
Finance Executives Still Expect Growth in 2023, but Cost Concerns Continue
Grant Thorton LLP’s CFO survey for the first quarter of 2023 reveals mixed sentiments among financial professionals, though the tone remains largely positive. Overall, 53% of financial leaders are optimistic about the 2023 economy, with rising numbers of leaders who...
Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for CFOs and Controllers
Even as The Great Resignation recedes in the rearview mirror, companies continue to struggle to retain top talent. According to research from the HR group Gartner, employee turnover rates are slated to be 50%–75% higher than anything companies have endured previously....
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