by Controllers Council | Dec 17, 2025 | Technology
The Controllers Council and Paystand had a discussion on CFO and Controller Tech Bets for 2026. The conversation brought together Genevieve Hancock, CFO and Principal Consultant at G Hancock Advisory, and Dinah Chen, Business Controller at Atlas Copco Group. The...
by Controllers Council | Oct 31, 2025 | Corporate Strategy, Technology
The Controllers Council recently held an expert practices presentation titled “CFO & CIO Alignment: Smarter Budgeting for 2026 and Beyond,” sponsored by VAST. Our subject matter experts were Ted Weitzel, VP of Finance and Operations at Logik.io, which...
by Controllers Council | Sep 16, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology
Artificial intelligence has moved far beyond static dashboards and basic reporting tools. A new generation of “agentic AI” systems is beginning to reshape how finance professionals manage reconciliation, reporting, and forecasting. Agentic AI refers to autonomous...
by Controllers Council | Aug 26, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data, Technology
Businesses in virtually every industry are exploring ways to integrate artificial intelligence into their day-to-day workflows. However, effectively implementing AI requires rock-solid data infrastructure. While this is traditionally viewed as an IT problem, the...
by Controllers Council | Aug 13, 2025 | Cloud, Technology
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, offering scalability, flexibility, and faster deployment of digital initiatives. However, with these benefits comes a new set of financial challenges: If they are not actively managed, cloud services can...
by Controllers Council | Jul 29, 2025 | Technology
Microsoft Excel is a tool that every finance professional knows all too well. Many love it, some despise it, and a few are indifferent. If your team is still clinging to Excel and adheres to the “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset, it’s time to consider the...