How Corporate Finance is Evolving
Change is the new norm in many organizations – particularly within the finance function. Yet, because of this rapid evolution, there isn’t a composite picture of the finance function of the future. Below you will learn the future of the finance function. As reported...
Using AI to Control Costs and Drive Growth – Webcast Hightlights
Controllers Council recently held a webcast discussion on Using AI to Control Costs and Drive Growth, sponsored by Brex. Brex is the AI-powered spend platform that provides corporate cards, banking, treasury, business accounts, and global payments, plus intuitive...
Leveraging Robotic Process Automation for Enhanced Financial Reporting
The world of financial reporting has come a long way over the last decade. Processes that were once performed manually by entire teams of finance professionals can now be partially or fully automated to save time, improve accuracy, and streamline critical operations. ...
Controllers Seek More Strategic Roles (Study)
There are many reasons why some financial controllers have a seat at the executive table while others are more boxed into the traditional role. IMA and Deloitte surveyed nearly 800 (majority U.S.) financial professionals in the controllership function to learn how...
How to Organize Corporate Finance for Technology
When planning how to organize your corporate finance function, you need to account for digital transformation, or digitalization in your long-term plan. CFOS and Controllers will need to work closely with their IT departments and related staff or outsourced resources....
CFO’s on the Move: May 2024
Are you ready for the latest roundup of Chief Finance Officers (CFOs) making moves in the ever-changing world of business? Many CFOs have stepped into new roles in May. Today, Controllers Council will highlight 11 CFOs that have accepted new positions this month. Ford...
Building Effective Controller-CFO Relationships
In the intricate world of corporate finance, the synergy between a controller and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is pivotal. This relationship forms the backbone of a company's financial health and strategic planning, underscoring the need for strong collaboration to...
Post-Merger Integration: The Controller’s Guide to Success
According to early indicators, 2024 will see an uptick in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. As a CFO or controller, you play a major role in seeing these events through to their conclusion. However, the completion of a merger is far from the end of the...
Top 5 Financial Strategies for Controllers
Controllers are the guardians of a company's financial integrity, tasked with overseeing accounting practices, optimizing financial operations, and ensuring that all reporting is accurate and timely. Here are five key strategies controllers can adopt to enhance their...
Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Better Financial Planning
As a controller, you are responsible for optimizing your organization’s financial resilience by taking a proactive approach and maintaining flexibility in volatile market conditions. To do that effectively, you’ll need to leverage predictive analytics technology. For...
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Its Implications for Corporate Finance
In its early years, decentralized finance (DeFi) was viewed as little more than a passing fad. Few believed it would ever gain enough traction to be treated with genuine legitimacy. Today, DeFi has emerged as a disruptive force in the financial industry. It offers...
Audits without Anxiety – Webinar Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a roundtable on Audits without Anxiety, sponsored by BILL. BILL is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, BILL automates the future of finance so businesses can thrive....
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