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How Controllers Can Support Growth – Webinar Highlights

How Controllers Can Support Growth – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | Aug 8, 2025 | Controller Insights

Controllers Council recently held a roundtable panel discussion entitled, How Controllers Can Support Growth, presented by BILL. Panelists included Christine Gu, SVP Finance/CAO at Clarify Health Solutions, and Kimberly Hollinger, Controller at Wag! Group. Following...
Upskilling Controllers With Strategic AI & Digital Finance Competencies

Upskilling Controllers With Strategic AI & Digital Finance Competencies

by Controllers Council | Jul 24, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Controller Insights, Technology

The concept of corporate finance upskilling is by no means new. However, upskilling is no longer a strategy you turn to when faced with a challenge such as hiring freezers or talent shortages. The best organizations use upskilling proactively. One of the best...
The Hidden Cost of Manual Workarounds: A Controller’s Wake-Up Call

The Hidden Cost of Manual Workarounds: A Controller’s Wake-Up Call

by Controllers Council | May 23, 2025 | Automation, Controller Insights, Finance Automation

In many finance departments, manual workarounds like spreadsheets and off-system tracking are a way of life. While these methods may seem like quick fixes, they carry significant hidden costs in terms of risk, inefficiency, and missed opportunities.  As a controller...
The Controller’s Role in Preventing Payment Fraud as Cybercrime Surges

The Controller’s Role in Preventing Payment Fraud as Cybercrime Surges

by Controllers Council | Mar 12, 2025 | Controller Insights, Cybersecurity, Technology

Cybercrime is at an all-time high, with payment fraud posing a significant threat to organizations of all sizes. Controllers play a crucial role in safeguarding company assets and ensuring secure transactions.  As a controller, you should familiarize yourself with the...
The Role of Controllers in Strategic Workforce Planning

The Role of Controllers in Strategic Workforce Planning

by Controllers Council | Dec 16, 2024 | Controller Insights, HR/Talent

Strategic workforce planning is traditionally viewed as the domain of human resources departments. Not anymore, though. Modern organizations treat strategic workforce planning as an interdepartmental responsibility. This shift has prompted controllers to step into a...
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