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Mastering Digital Fluency: The Controller’s Guide to Emerging Technologies

Mastering Digital Fluency: The Controller’s Guide to Emerging Technologies

by Controllers Council | Jun 4, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Software, Technology

As a corporate finance professional, your role demands more than just traditional accounting expertise. The rapid evolution of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics, is reshaping the controller’s function.  It’s time...
How to Talk AI ROI With Non-Financial Executives

How to Talk AI ROI With Non-Financial Executives

by Controllers Council | May 20, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology

Everyone, including the leaders within your organization, is buzzing about artificial intelligence. However, one of the burning questions that everyone wants to know is, will AI investments pay off? And if so, how long will it take?  Unfortunately, discussing the...
The Real ROI of Finance Transformation — and Why It Is Often Overlooked

The Real ROI of Finance Transformation — and Why It Is Often Overlooked

by Controllers Council | Apr 23, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), KPIs

Finance transformation is a buzzword that gets tossed around a lot in corporate circles. The phrase refers to a shift toward AI-driven automation, digitization, and strategic enablement. But beyond the flash terminology, finance transformation has tangible business...
How Controllers Can Manage Financial Risk From AI-Driven Decision-Making

How Controllers Can Manage Financial Risk From AI-Driven Decision-Making

by Controllers Council | Mar 4, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Corporate Finance

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....
5 Ways CFOs are Transforming Financial Operations with AI-Driven Automation – Webcast Highlights

5 Ways CFOs are Transforming Financial Operations with AI-Driven Automation – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Feb 25, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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...
Transforming Accounts Receivable with AI: Use Cases & Insights – Webinar Highlights

Transforming Accounts Receivable with AI: Use Cases & Insights – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | Jan 28, 2025 | Accounts Receivable, Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on Transforming Accounts Receivable with AI: Use Cases & Insights, sponsored by Esker. Esker is a global cloud platform built to unlock strategic value for finance, procurement, and customer service...
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