Solidifying Accounts Payable on the Road to Recovery
As we continue to deal with lockdowns, controllers still need to juggle a lot of plates. Money is tight, stress levels are high, and you’re probably trying to do all the work with fewer of employees around. But hopefully, things are getting back to normal in the next...
Could the Controller Find a C-Level Spot as 2021’s Hottest Job Title?
As we discussed in our article on the five things you need to avoid on your journey from controller to CFO, controllers are great at saying “no.” Controllers are great at keeping the house in order, delivering accuracy, and making decisions that many could consider...
Supporting the Evolving CFO (Or Planning Your Move): How Controllers Can Adapt to New Expectations
2020 has been a challenging year for those in the finance department. Projects had to be delayed, cash flow was slow, and those running both the long-term and short-term finances have seen changes. Understandably, as a controller, you’ve seen your role change in...
Digitizing the Risk Management Process: How Controllers Can Leverage It for Better Business Management
Risk management. A key role for any finance professional, this is something used by everyone from the audit committee to the CFO to you, all used to provide control over the company and understanding of initiatives. But as a controller, you know the value of risk...
How Work from Home Has Solidified the Need for Connected Financial Close
It may feel like a stretch, but 2020 has presented finance and accounting teams with a few hiccups. Jokes aside, there’s a good chance that no one was really prepared for work-from-home orders now bordering on half a year. It’s understandable. Even if your team is...
Bracing for PPP Forgiveness Applications: What to Know
Are you ready to put 2020 behind you? You probably aren’t alone. But for those of you who have taken the Paycheck Protection Program loan, you still have a hurdle before you can truly wash your hands of the lockdowns and pivot toward the reality of 2021. In a blog...
New FP&A Expectations Set for Post-COVID Recovery
In the past few years, the role of the controller has changed. Increased strategy, an increased focus on informing decisions, and a closer relationship with the CFO are among the common trends that have taken place in the past couple years. Knowing this, controllers...
How Will ASC 842 Affect Tax Accounting?
You know the drill. The FASB introduces a new code. Most companies procrastinate or hesitate to implement it. The changes go live. You make the necessary changes and ask yourself, “why did we wait so long to adopt the changes?” After ASC 606 left companies scrambling...
Time Saving Tips for Accountants Using Excel
As someone who has cut his or her teeth in the world of accounting, you probably see yourself as something of an Excel master. Many accountants grew up using Excel, and continue to use it every day for calculations, graphing, pivots and more. But even experienced...
Who is the Contemporary Controller? Survey, Study, and Webcast
Running the finance and accounting department in 2020 has been… A bit different. Not only have you had to manage a seemingly neverending series of crises, you’ve probably had to do it from a home office, collaborating with your team using Zoom, and leveraging a...
Five Things to Avoid on Your Path from Controller to CFO
As a controller, you play a vital role in the organization. An unsung hero and a key player who steers the company through the best and the worst of times, you might be happy in your role. However, you also might be looking for the power and prestige that comes from...
Controller to CFO: Five Things You Should Do in Order to Position Yourself for a Promotion
For many controllers, this is the spot you want to be in. A comfortable, stable job that gets respect and pays well. But for others—especially those who clicked on this article—there’s another job title you’re looking to take on. A slightly more diverse role, a...
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