Controller KPIs: Measuring What Actually Moves the Business
Every controller knows the feeling. The numbers are closed. The reports are delivered. The dashboards are full. And yet, something feels off. Leadership asks how the business is performing, and the data technically answers the question, but not quite in the way anyone...
CFO’s on the Move: January 2026
Finance leadership continues to shift as organizations bring in CFOs with deep experience in transformation, scale, and strategic growth. In this blog, Controllers Council will focus on 12 CFOs that accepted new roles in January 2026. Paramont Skydance Names Dennis...
2026 CFO and Controller Outlook: Key Signals from the Sentiment Study Webcast
The Controllers Council recently convened finance leaders to preview findings from the 2026 CFO and Controller Outlook and Sentiment Study. Moderated by Lindy Antonelli, Partner at Armanino and Board Chair of the Controllers Council, the webcast brought together...
How Controllers and CFOs Can Evaluate AI ROI Without Falling Into the Hype Cycle
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates, CFOs and Controllers are increasingly asked to validate business cases, approve investment, and demonstrate return on AI initiatives. The AI Leaders Council’s 2026 Corporate AI Outlook Study provides timely insight into...
2026 Economic Outlook: Key Takeaways for the C-Suite
In early January, Executive Councils hosted a C-suite briefing focused on the economic conditions shaping 2026. Moderated by Neil Brown, CEO of Executive Councils, the session featured Curtis Dubay, Chief Economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The discussion...
What the 2026 AI Outlook Means for CFOs and Controllers
Our partner community, the AI Leaders Council, recently released the 2026 Corporate AI Outlook Study, examining how organizations across North America are adopting and scaling artificial intelligence. While the study spans multiple executive roles, the findings carry...
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...
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