A Controller’s Handbook to Managing Inflation in 2024
The term “recession” is often treated like a dirty word in the world of corporate finance. That should come as no surprise, as a recession typically means higher interest rates, tighter budgets, and decreased growth opportunities. While experts aren’t predicting a...
10 Marketing Tips for Controllers and CFOs
In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the roles of Controllers and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) have transcended traditional boundaries. Today, these financial leaders are not only managing the organization's finances but also playing a crucial role in...
M&A Activity Set for Significant Uptick in 2024
CFOs and controllers play a critical role in mergers and acquisitions, and 2024 is poised to be a big year for M&A activity, especially compared to the sharp downturn in activity in 2023. In late January 2024, Deloitte released survey results on M&A trends....
Top AP Internal Controls to Safeguard Your Business – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on Top AP Internal Controls to Safeguard Your Business, 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...
2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a webcast panel discussion on the 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study Results, sponsored by Blackline. Our expert panelists include Richard Brady, Barbara Salazar, and Michael Gilmartin. Rich Brady is board chair for the Institute of...
Top 5 Talent Acquisition Tips for Corporate Accounting
According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), about 75% of certified public accountants (CPAs) reached retirement age in 2020. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) also reported that over 300,000 U.S. auditors and accountants...
2024 Economic Outlook – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held our annual Economic Outlook, the 2024 Economic Outlook, sponsored by Allianz Trade. Our expert speaker, Dan North, is a Senior Economist North America for Allianz Trade. He’s been with Allianz since 1996, and uses macroeconomic...
2024 Cybersecurity Strategies for CFOs and Controllers
According to the 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study, investing in cybersecurity technology is a top priority for financial professionals in the new year. For years, CFOs and their cybersecurity counterparts, chief information security officers (CISOs), have relied on...
Top AI Use Cases for Corporate Accounting and Finance
The Controllers Council strives to stay abreast of emerging trends and technology in the CFO and controller profession. As part of this effort, we conducted an annual CFO/controller sentiment study. The 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study revealed that artificial...
CFO’s on the Move: January 2024
In January 2024, some CFOs have made a move in their career by accepting a new position. Today, we will focus 11 CFOs that accepted new positions this month. Amazon Names John Felton as New CFO of AWS Amazon named John Felton as senior vice president and the new CFO...
When Your Company Is Ready for FP&A: What You Need to Know – Webcast Highlights
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on When Your Company Is Ready for FP&A: What You Need to Know, sponsored by BILL. BILL is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, BILL automates...
Revolutionizing Finance: How AI Is Transforming the Financial World
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a sci-fi-esque buzzword; it’s a transformative force that is reshaping how financial operations are conducted as we speak. For controllers and CFOs, understanding and leveraging AI is not only pivotal to staying ahead in...
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