7 Finance Executives Share What Inspired Them to Pursue a Career in Corporate Finance
The Meet the Controller/CFO interview series includes Financial Controllers, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), and related executive titles with a focus on career advice, roles, and responsibilities, and ultimately “secrets to success”. Take a look at what our...
The Nexus Between CFOs and Cybersecurity
Finance and cybersecurity are two distinct departments with completely different sets of goals. Still, the two entities, and the individuals that lead them, are inextricably linked, even if they may not realize it. Chief financial officers (CFOs) and chief information...
How Finance Leaders Can Improve Performance Amid Uncertainty – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on How Finance Leaders Can Improve Performance Amid Uncertainty, sponsored by Bill. Our expert panelists included Steve Emberland is VP of Finance at Delphix, a technology company based in Redwood City, California....
5 Questions That Should Be on Every Financial Leader’s Mind
When considering the financial impact of your lease portfolio, there are five questions to keep in mind. Detailed below, answering these questions can help you better understand: Your readiness for sustained lease accounting compliance How to reduce risks within your...
Scenario Planning for Finance Executives
Technology, business models, and the very landscape of organizations in virtually every industry are all evolving at an unprecedented pace. That acceleration, though, has left many business leaders wondering how they can possibly create an effective financial plan...
What are Your Biggest Controller/CFO Challenges? – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a webinar on What are Your Biggest Controller/CFO Challenges, sponsored by Oracle. Our panelists included Irwin Jacobson, Lauren Barr, and Rajiv Saraf. Irwin Jacobson is Chief Financial Officer, CFO, of Blu Digital Group in Burbank,...
4 Common Risk Areas Found in a Lease Portfolio: What to Know and How to Avoid Them
Today, many organizations lack control over their leases, which increases the risk of making costly errors, such as overpaying or missing a date for termination or renewal. (90% of senior Real Estate Executives do not believe they have access to the data they need to...
The Accountant Shortage Extends into the 2023 Tax Season and Prompts Overseas Hiring
As financial controllers start their annual tax season prep and familiarize themselves with the latest regulatory changes, an old problem has begun to resurface. The nationwide shortage of accountants is putting a strain on businesses’ auditing capabilities and...
2023 Controller/CFO Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a webinar on the 2023 Controller CFO Sentiment Study Results Preview and Panel Discussion, sponsored by Sage Intacct. Our speakers were Mark Floisand and Chad Wagner. Mark is EVP Global Product Marketing for Sage with 25 years of...
Controller/CFO KPIs: Current Accounts Receivable
Controllers and CFOs are tasked with informing business decision-making processes by providing organizational leaders with timely, accurate information about the company’s finances. In order to gather, monitor, and compile this information, CFOs and controllers...
ASC 842 Roundtable Discussion: How to Ensure Compliance Throughout Day 2
Without a firm grip on your leases, you will likely have trouble sustaining accurate lease data. This puts your business at risk of misreporting company lease information to comply with ASC 842, which can lead to increased audit fees and fines, legal action and more. ...
Controller/CFO KPIs: Current Accounts Payable
Controllers and CFOs are critical to the success of their organizations. These professionals can guide decision-making and protect the continuity of a business by providing actionable insights into its financial health. One way that CFOs and controllers convey these...
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