Global Supply Chain Reliability Improves, but Cost Volatility Remains Elevated
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports continued improvement in global supply chain reliability through its Global Supply Chain Pressure Index. While overall conditions have normalized, several cost pressures remain, including transportation expenses, commodity...
CFO’s on the Move: December 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the finance world is seeing notable shifts in leadership. New CFO appointments and strategic transitions are setting the stage for how companies will manage growth, risk, and capital in 2026. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 13 CFOs...
Top 10 Webcasts of 2025
Controllers are navigating rapid change across technology, compliance, and leadership. To help finance leaders stay ahead, Controllers Council hosted many webcast panels in 2025. Here’s a look at the top 10 webcasts our community found most valuable, offering insights...
CFO Priorities Shift Toward Efficiency and Cash Preservation in New Deloitte Poll
The most recent Deloitte CFO Signals survey shows a clear shift in executive priorities. Finance leaders are entering 2026 with a heightened focus on efficiency, cash preservation, disciplined investment, and operational reliability. These themes reflect broader...
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,...
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