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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...
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...
Budgeting & Forecasting Best Practices – Webcast Highlights

Budgeting & Forecasting Best Practices – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Aug 15, 2024 | Accounting Operations, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, FP&A

Controllers Council recently held a webcast panel on Budgeting & Forecasting Best Practices, sponsored by Citrin Cooperman. Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation’s largest professional service firms and the 19th largest CPA accounting firm in the US. It is...
2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights

2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study Results – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Feb 14, 2024 | CFO Insights, Controller Insights, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting

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...
When Your Company Is Ready for FP&A: What You Need to Know – Webcast Highlights

When Your Company Is Ready for FP&A: What You Need to Know – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Jan 29, 2024 | Budgeting, Forecasting, FP&A

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...
10 Signs It’s Time to Embrace Financial Planning and Analysis

10 Signs It’s Time to Embrace Financial Planning and Analysis

by Controllers Council | Jan 23, 2024 | Budgeting, Forecasting, FP&A

The integration of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is no longer an optional choice. For controllers and CFOs, understanding when to fully embrace FP&A is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive landscape.  With that in mind, below are ten signs that...
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