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U.S. Hiring Slows as Wage Growth Cools. What Controllers and CFOs Should Prioritize in 2026?

U.S. Hiring Slows as Wage Growth Cools. What Controllers and CFOs Should Prioritize in 2026?

by Controllers Council | Dec 2, 2025 | HR/Talent

The latest Employment Situation Report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows slower hiring activity and more moderate wage growth heading into 2026. The trend is important for Controllers and CFOs who are updating workforce plans, labor forecasts, and...
Hollywood Gets It — Sort Of: What The Accountant 2 Says About the Real-World Talent Shortage in Finance

Hollywood Gets It — Sort Of: What The Accountant 2 Says About the Real-World Talent Shortage in Finance

by Controllers Council | May 5, 2025 | Accounting, HR/Talent

The Accountant 2, a sequel to the 2016 action thriller, has sparked renewed interest in the portrayal of accountants in popular media. Traditionally, Hollywood has portrayed finance professionals as pure number crunchers. Often, action-flick accountants are dragged...
Why More Controllers/CFOs Are Partnering With CHROs to Drive Workforce Profitability

Why More Controllers/CFOs Are Partnering With CHROs to Drive Workforce Profitability

by Controllers Council | Mar 17, 2025 | HR/Talent

Over the last decade, controllers and chief financial officers have been embracing their new roles as strategic assets. While maintaining the financial health of the organization remains a top priority for controllers and CFOs, the way in which they fulfill this duty...
How AP Automation Enhances Career Satisfaction and Workplace Efficiency

How AP Automation Enhances Career Satisfaction and Workplace Efficiency

by Controllers Council | Mar 7, 2025 | Accounts Payable, Automation, HR/Talent

Controllers Council recently held a CPE training webinar titled, How AP Automation Enhances Career Satisfaction and Workplace Efficiency, sponsored by AvidXchange. AvidXchange is a leader in automating invoice, payment and Accounts Payable processes for mid-market...
The Intersection of Finance and HR: How Controllers and CFOs Can Improve Workforce Planning

The Intersection of Finance and HR: How Controllers and CFOs Can Improve Workforce Planning

by Controllers Council | Feb 20, 2025 | Corporate Finance, HR/Talent

Workforce planning is primarily a human resources task, right? Yes and no. While the HR department will still take the lead on strategic workforce planning, the critical task has become an interdepartmental responsibility. As a controller or CFO, you can help improve...
Future-Proofing Your Finance Team for 2025 and Beyond

Future-Proofing Your Finance Team for 2025 and Beyond

by Controllers Council | Dec 19, 2024 | Corporate Finance, HR/Talent

The new year presents exciting challenges and opportunities for you and your finance team. As their leader, it’s up to you to ensure they can thrive in the future of finance in 2025 and beyond. Maybe you want to adapt your employees to a hybrid work model, or...
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