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Controller’s Guide to Automating Invoice Delivery & Collections – Webinar Highlights

Controller’s Guide to Automating Invoice Delivery & Collections – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | Apr 21, 2025 | Automation, Controller Insights, Corporate Finance

Controllers Council recently held a best practices presentation on Controller’s Guide to Automating Invoice Delivery & Collections, sponsored by Esker. Esker is a global cloud platform built to unlock strategic value for finance, procurement, and customer service...
The Leadership Skills Every Controller Needs to Become a CFO

The Leadership Skills Every Controller Needs to Become a CFO

by Controllers Council | Mar 25, 2025 | CFO Insights, Controller Insights, Corporate Finance, Leadership

Do you aspire to transition from a controller to a chief financial officer? Blazing a path to the pinnacle of the finance profession means embracing the role of a lifelong learner and proactively acquiring critical leadership skills. The skills you’ll need to become a...
The Controller’s Role in Preventing Payment Fraud as Cybercrime Surges

The Controller’s Role in Preventing Payment Fraud as Cybercrime Surges

by Controllers Council | Mar 12, 2025 | Controller Insights, Cybersecurity, Technology

Cybercrime is at an all-time high, with payment fraud posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Controllers play a crucial role in safeguarding company assets and ensuring secure transactions.  As a controller, you should familiarize yourself with the...
2025 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights

2025 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Feb 7, 2025 | CFO Insights, Controller Insights, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting

Controllers Council recently held a webcast panel discussion on the 2025 CFO/Controller Outlook & Sentiment Study Results. Our host was Lindy Antonelli, partner in our technology practice at Armanino, a top 20 accounting and tech consulting firm, also board chair...
The Role of Controllers in Strategic Workforce Planning

The Role of Controllers in Strategic Workforce Planning

by Controllers Council | Dec 16, 2024 | Controller Insights, HR/Talent

Strategic workforce planning is traditionally viewed as the domain of human resources departments. Not anymore, though. Modern organizations treat strategic workforce planning as an interdepartmental responsibility. This shift has prompted controllers to step into a...
Leadership Beyond Numbers: Building Influence as a Controller

Leadership Beyond Numbers: Building Influence as a Controller

by Controllers Council | Jul 17, 2024 | Controller Insights, Leadership

The future of corporate finance leadership extends far beyond number crunching and relaying accounting data. CFOs and controllers can inform strategic decision-making and help their organizations thrive. However, they’ll need to build influence with the C-suite and...
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