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Smarter Spend Management for Lean Finance Teams – Webinar Highlights

Smarter Spend Management for Lean Finance Teams – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | May 28, 2025 | Finance Automation

Controllers Council recently held a roundtable panel discussion entitled Smarter Spend Management for Lean Finance Teams, sponsored by RAMP. Our expert panelists were Nwokedi Mbanugo, Global Controller at TALESCALE, and Audrey Carrol, Senior Accounting Manager at...
The Hidden Cost of Manual Workarounds: A Controller’s Wake-Up Call

The Hidden Cost of Manual Workarounds: A Controller’s Wake-Up Call

by Controllers Council | May 23, 2025 | Automation, Controller Insights, Finance Automation

In many finance departments, manual workarounds like spreadsheets and off-system tracking are a way of life. While these methods may seem like quick fixes, they carry significant hidden costs in terms of risk, inefficiency, and missed opportunities.  As a controller...
From Spreadsheets to Modern FP&A: Smarter Job Cost Planning, Forecasting and Reporting – Webinar Highlights

From Spreadsheets to Modern FP&A: Smarter Job Cost Planning, Forecasting and Reporting – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | Apr 24, 2025 | Automation, Finance Automation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning, FP&A

Controllers Council recently held a webcast on From Spreadsheets to Modern FP&A: Smarter Job Cost Planning, Forecasting and Reporting, presented by Citrin Cooperman and Prophix. Following are key takeaways to this discussion. If you are interested in learning...
How to Optimize B2B Payments – Webcast Highlights

How to Optimize B2B Payments – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Jun 15, 2023 | Finance Automation

Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on How to Optimize B2B Payments for Your Business, sponsored by BILL. BILL is the leader in financial automation software for small and mid-size businesses. Our expert panelists are Angus Maclaurin and Joe...
2022 Digital Controller/CFO Study Results – Webcast Highlights

2022 Digital Controller/CFO Study Results – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Oct 17, 2022 | Corporate Finance, Digital Transformation, Finance Automation, HR/Talent, Technology

Controllers Council recently held a webinar on the 2022 Digital Controller/CFO Study Results – Webcast, sponsored by Trintech. From high volume transaction matching and streamlining daily operational reconciliations, to automating and managing balance sheet...
4 Data Integrations for Controllers and CFOs

4 Data Integrations for Controllers and CFOs

by Controllers Council | Sep 2, 2022 | Data, Finance Automation, Software, Technology

In the information age, data is essential to understanding process workflows and providing a comprehensive portrait of an organization’s health. Unfortunately, relying on disparate data sources can result in a “silo effect,” reducing the effectiveness and accuracy of...
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