The Controller’s Role in Preventing Payment Fraud as Cybercrime Surges
Cybercrime is at an all-time high, with payment fraud posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Controllers play a crucial role in safeguarding company assets and ensuring secure transactions. As a controller, you should familiarize yourself with the...
How AP Automation Enhances Career Satisfaction and Workplace Efficiency
Controllers Council recently held a CPE training webinar titled, How AP Automation Enhances Career Satisfaction and Workplace Efficiency, sponsored by AvidXchange. AvidXchange is a leader in automating invoice, payment and Accounts Payable processes for mid-market...
How Controllers Can Manage Financial Risk From AI-Driven Decision-Making
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial landscape, offering powerful tools for forecasting, fraud detection, and risk assessment. However, introducing artificial intelligence into your financial workflows creates new challenges and risks....
A Controller’s Guide to ASC 606 Software
Navigating the world of GAAP accounting standards can be daunting. But one particular compliance standard, ASC 606, seems to cause the most loss of sleep at night for Controllers. Between defining revenue policies, keeping documentation up to date, and navigating...
CFO’s on the Move: February 2025
In February 2025, there was a shift in the financial leadership landscape, with many Chief Financial Officers stepping into new roles. As companies navigate this year, these leaders are positioned to drive financial growth. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 14...
5 Ways CFOs are Transforming Financial Operations with AI-Driven Automation – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on 5 Ways CFOs are Transforming Financial Operations with AI-Driven Automation, sponsored by Esker. Esker is a global cloud platform built to unlock strategic value for finance, procurement, and customer service...
Tax Incentives and Credits Controllers and CFOs Often Overlook
Tax incentives and credits can be powerful tools for lowering your organization’s tax burden. However, there are so many different programs and opportunities that it’s possible for even the most experienced controllers and CFOs to overlook some of them. Here is a look...
The Intersection of Finance and HR: How Controllers and CFOs Can Improve Workforce Planning
Workforce planning is primarily a human resources task, right? Yes and no. While the HR department will still take the lead on strategic workforce planning, the critical task has become an interdepartmental responsibility. As a controller or CFO, you can help improve...
Hidden Costs in Corporate Finance: Identifying and Eliminating Financial Leakage
When quarterly or annual financial results are drastically misaligned with start-of-year predictions, financial leakage probably drives the underperformance. These overlooked expenses can range from inefficient revenue capture processes to supplier overpayments. Over...
Navigating the Complexities of Global Supply Chain Financing
Global supply chains are more interconnected and complex than ever. Controllers and CFOs must navigate the various challenges presented by global supply chains to help their organizations achieve optimal liquidity and cost efficiency. Some of the challenges they will...
2025 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a webcast panel discussion on the 2025 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study Results. Our host was Lindy Antonelli, partner in our technology practice at Armanino, a top 20 accounting and tech consulting firm, also board chair...
Strategic Financial Planning Amidst Evolving Tariff Policies: A Guide for CFOs and Controllers
Global trade policies and tariff regulations are continually evolving, directly impacting corporate financial strategies. The Trump administration’s recent announcement regarding the imposition of tariffs on imports from three key trade partners is already having huge...
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