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2026 CFO and Controller Outlook: Key Signals from the Sentiment Study Webcast

2026 CFO and Controller Outlook: Key Signals from the Sentiment Study Webcast

by Controllers Council | Jan 28, 2026 | CFO Insights, Controller Insights, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting

The Controllers Council recently convened finance leaders to preview findings from the 2026 CFO and Controller Outlook and Sentiment Study. Moderated by Lindy Antonelli, Partner at Armanino and Board Chair of the Controllers Council, the webcast brought together...
Building a CFO Legacy: Leading With Vision, Not Just Numbers

Building a CFO Legacy: Leading With Vision, Not Just Numbers

by Controllers Council | Nov 13, 2025 | CFO Insights

Chief financial officers are operating in one of the most transformative periods in corporate history. They are no longer focused solely on managing capital and closing books. They are also architects of digital transformation, risk mitigation, and organizational...
A CFO’s Guide to Effective Cash Flow Management – Webcast Highlights

A CFO’s Guide to Effective Cash Flow Management – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Jul 28, 2025 | Cash Flow, CFO Insights

Controllers Council recently held a roundtable panel discussion entitled, A CFO’s Guide to Effective Cash Flow Management, presented by BILL. Panelists included Genevieve Hancock, CFO at Germfree; Ted Weitzel, SVP Finance & Operations at Logik.io; and Eric Greene,...
CFO’s on the Move: May 2025

CFO’s on the Move: May 2025

by Controllers Council | May 30, 2025 | CFO Insights, CFOs on the Move, Leadership

May 2025 witnessed a significant wave of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) appointments across various industries, reflecting strategic shifts and fresh leadership perspectives. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 13 CFOs that have accepted new roles this month....
What Boards Are Now Expecting From CFOs in Strategic Planning Sessions

What Boards Are Now Expecting From CFOs in Strategic Planning Sessions

by Controllers Council | May 16, 2025 | CFO Insights, Corporate Strategy

Chief financial officers are no longer relegated to being number-crunchers. They are true strategic partners.  Boards are increasingly relying on finance leaders to shape corporate strategy and mitigate risk. The C-suite expects them to be actively involved in...
The Rise of the ‘Fractional CFO’: What It Means for Full-Time Finance Leaders

The Rise of the ‘Fractional CFO’: What It Means for Full-Time Finance Leaders

by Controllers Council | May 8, 2025 | CFO Insights, Corporate Finance

The gig economy has reshaped virtually every major industry, including corporate finance. The emergence of the fractional CFO, a part-time, highly skilled finance executive hired on a contract basis, has introduced new dynamics to the role of full-time finance...
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