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Quantifying Cyber Risk for Finance Leaders

Quantifying Cyber Risk for Finance Leaders

by Controllers Council | Jul 9, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Technology

Top decision-makers are all about quantifiable data. They don’t deal in generalizations or conjecture. If you are making a presentation to company leaders, they are almost certainly going to say some variation of “Show me the numbers.” That’s how you sway them in your...
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...
2024 Cybersecurity Strategies for CFOs and Controllers

2024 Cybersecurity Strategies for CFOs and Controllers

by Controllers Council | Feb 9, 2024 | Cybersecurity, Technology

According to the 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study, investing in cybersecurity technology is a top priority for financial professionals in the new year. For years, CFOs and their cybersecurity counterparts, chief information security officers (CISOs), have relied on...
Digital Transformation in Finance: Key Trends and Strategies for 2024

Digital Transformation in Finance: Key Trends and Strategies for 2024

by Controllers Council | Nov 20, 2023 | Digital Transformation, Technology

As we step into 2024, the finance world is buzzing with the word “digital transformation,” and though that may seem to refer to the idea of ChatGPT taking over your accounting department, it is, in actuality, about being smart and using technology to stay ahead in the...
Managing Cybersecurity: Why Controllers and CISOs Must Collaborate

Managing Cybersecurity: Why Controllers and CISOs Must Collaborate

by Controllers Council | May 30, 2023 | Controller Insights, Cybersecurity, Technology

In an age where cyberattacks threaten your entire ecosystem, it makes little sense to place the entire burden on the shoulders of one department or individual. Instead, companies should pursue greater collaboration between the chief financial officer (CFO) and chief...
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