by Controllers Council | Nov 10, 2025 | Career Development, Controller Insights, Professional Growth
The controller is typically viewed as the natural successor to the CFO. However, aspiring CFOs who currently sit in the controller seat for their organizations can no longer assume that they are the top candidate. To position themselves as the obvious choice, they...
by Controllers Council | Jan 29, 2025 | Career Development, CFOs on the Move, Leadership
In January 2025, many leaders made the bold decision to pivot their careers as Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), embracing fresh opportunities and new challenges across a variety of industries. As these leaders chart new paths, they are poised to drive transformative...
by Controllers Council | Jun 27, 2024 | Career Development, CFOs on the Move
June has brought many changes in the finance industry. Many finance leaders have accept new roles this month. Let’s take a look at the 16 Chief Finance Officers (CFOs) that have made a move in their career. Alphabet Names Ant Ashkenazi as New CFO Eli Lilly Chief...
by Controllers Council | Oct 23, 2023 | Career Development, HR/Talent, Leadership
Controllers Council recently held a panel discussion on How to Chart Your Finance Leadership Career Path, sponsored by BILL. BILL is a leading financial operations platform for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, BILL automates the future of...
by Controllers Council | Jul 20, 2023 | Career Development, Corporate Finance, HR/Talent
According to Controllers Council’s 2023 Corporate Accounting & Finance Talent Study, a lack of career advancement is the number one reason for accounting/finance employee attrition. Businesses are already struggling to fill accounting and CPA vacancies due to the...
