Research Study Results Announced on Technology in Corporate Accounting and Finance
Chicago, IL—October 19, 2021—The results of a national benchmark study titled, “The Digital Controller/CFO”, are now available in a published report from the Controllers Council. The study identifies how the roles of Controllers, CFOs and related executives are evolving to include the management of technology in Accounting/Finance departments, as well as corporate-wide technology initiatives.
The Digital Controller/CFO Study is based on a national survey with nearly 300 respondents across the United States, representing a wide range of industries and company sizes. The results detail how new accounting and finance roles include managing spend, automating back office systems, implementing automation of all types, and participating in or leading digital transformation initiatives.
“The Digital Controller/CFO Study provides insight into the rapidly changing roles of these important executives, both in their departments and across the organization”, states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director. “The complimentary study report will help Controllers and CFOs understand these dynamics, and benchmark against their peers.”
“The study reinforces how important it is for controllers, CFOs and their teams to quickly access complete and accurate financial information,” commented Omar Choucair, CFO of Trintech, a leader in financial close management and sponsor of the study. “The expectations – and opportunities – for leaders of finance and accounting teams have never been greater, with a sustained hybrid work environment, newly established norms around reporting frequency and the need for secure access to key data to develop strategic business insights. This study helps the Office of Finance gain visibility into how technology can help support those realities and accelerate topline growth.”
To view or download the Digital Controller/CFO Study Report, link here. To view the Digital Controller/CFO Study – Webcast Roundtable discussion archive, link here.
The Digital Controller/CFO Study was sponsored by Trintech.
ABOUT the Study Sponsor
Trintech provides cloud-based software solutions that standardize and automate key processes in the financial close including, high volume transaction matching, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journal entries, close management tasks, disclosure reporting and governance, risk and compliance.
Over 3,500 clients worldwide – including the majority of the Fortune 100 – rely on the Trintech’s solutions to continuously improve the efficiency, reliability, and strategic insights of their financial operations. For more information, visit www.Trintech.com.
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Controllership 2030: Predictions Study
Webcast Panel and Survey Announced
Chicago, IL—July 22, 2026—Controllers Council, a member association and community platform focused on corporate accounting and finance, announces the Controllership 2030™ Predictions Study and webcast panel focused on how the roles and responsibilities of corporate financial controllers and related executives will evolve over the next 5 years with AI and technology, talent and skill shortages, along with rapidly changing macroeconomic and political environments.
Controllers, CFOs, CAOs and related corporate accounting and finance executives can participate in this important study by taking a brief, anonymous and strictly confidential survey. Respondents will receive a complimentary copy of the Controllership 2030: Study Report after completing the survey here.
The Controllership 2030: Predictions Study results will be previewed at a complimentary webcast roundtable panel discussion scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 1 PM CST. CPE credit will be available.
“Controllership 2030: Predictions Panel is a timely study as controller roles are rapidly and significantly evolving,” states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director. “Controllers and related corporate finance executives will gain unique insights by participating in the survey, roundtable panel, and the study report."
The panel will include CFO Joy Mbanugo, and Bilal Aziz, AI & Platform Leader @ Lineos, and other panelists to be announced. Moderated by Neil Brown, Executive Director.
The study and webcast panel are produced by the Controllers Council, a member association and community platform focused on corporate accounting and finance training and resources, career development, networking and recognition.
Take the brief and confidential survey, the Controllership 2030: Predictions Study, LINK HERE.
To register for the complimentary webcast, Controllership 2030: Predictions Study Results – Webcast Panel (CPE), LINK HERE.
ABOUT Controllers Council
Controllers Council™ is a national member association, community and platform of more than 100,000 Controllers, CFOs, and corporate accounting and finance professionals focused on career development and training, best practice resources, networking, recognition and more. Programs include NASBA-certified continuing professional education (CPE), a national Career Center, strategic research studies, webcasts with expert panelists on trending topics, articles and whitepapers. Controllers Council publishes the annual CFO/Controller Sentiment™ Study, the Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Study, the CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI); and produces the annual Controller of the Year™ Awards, Meet the Controller™ Interview Series, the Controllers for a Cause™ AICPA Scholarship Fund, and the upcoming Controllership 2030™ - Predictions Panel and study.
For more information, visit www.ControllersCouncil.org, or call Executive Director Neil Brown at 630-710-4710.
