by Controllers Council | Feb 10, 2022 | CFO Insights, HR/Talent, Professional Growth
As a finance executive, networking is one of the most important things you can do for both yourself and your company. It allows you to meet other people from diverse backgrounds who can expand your horizons. Many times, people have different ways of thinking that can...
by Controllers Council | Jan 14, 2022 | Career Development, Professional Growth
The traditional role of the financial controllers is evolving with socio-political changes and technological advancements that are shaping the finance industry. In today’s data-driven economy, financial controllers are expected to do more than crunch numbers....
by Controllers Council | Jan 13, 2022 | Career Development, Controller Insights, Professional Growth
It might be a bold prediction, but we’ll put it out there. The Controller is going to be the hottest job in the coming decade. Every single skill developed in the past two years in response to the pandemic, financial and labor crises have honed existing and new skills...
by Controllers Council | Jan 6, 2022 | Career Development, Professional Growth, Training
Accountants and finance professionals have a reputation for being introverts who are more focused on numbers and reporting than being masters of public speaking. However, as technology evolves and accountants are expected to provide companies with more value-added...
by Controllers Council | Jan 3, 2022 | Accounting, Accounting Education, HR/Talent, Professional Growth
In December of 2021, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) released a report outlining essential skills that entry-level accountants should have as they begin their careers. The report recognized that the accounting profession is changing, which emphasizes...
by Controllers Council | Sep 16, 2021 | HR/Talent, Professional Growth
While every employee adds value to your business, controllers play an especially vital role. With this in mind, it is important that you hire and retain top candidates to fill this essential position. In order to do so, you will need to offer a competitive controllers...