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Smarter Spend Management for Lean Finance Teams – Webinar Highlights

Smarter Spend Management for Lean Finance Teams – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | May 28, 2025 | Finance Automation

Controllers Council recently held a roundtable panel discussion entitled Smarter Spend Management for Lean Finance Teams, sponsored by RAMP. Our expert panelists were Nwokedi Mbanugo, Global Controller at TALESCALE, and Audrey Carrol, Senior Accounting Manager at...
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...
From Spreadsheets to Modern FP&A: Smarter Job Cost Planning, Forecasting and Reporting – Webinar Highlights

From Spreadsheets to Modern FP&A: Smarter Job Cost Planning, Forecasting and Reporting – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | Apr 24, 2025 | Automation, Finance Automation, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning, FP&A

Controllers Council recently held a webcast on From Spreadsheets to Modern FP&A: Smarter Job Cost Planning, Forecasting and Reporting, presented by Citrin Cooperman and Prophix. Following are key takeaways to this discussion. If you are interested in learning...
A Guide to Payment Automation in Accounts Payable – Webinar Highlights

A Guide to Payment Automation in Accounts Payable – Webinar Highlights

by Controllers Council | Aug 27, 2024 | Accounts Payable, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation

Controllers Council recently held a CPE training webinar titled, A Guide to Payment Automation in Accounts Payable, sponsored by AvidXchange. AvidXchange is a trusted, leading provider of accounts payable (“AP”) automation software and payment solutions for middle...
Leveraging Robotic Process Automation for Enhanced Financial Reporting

Leveraging Robotic Process Automation for Enhanced Financial Reporting

by Controllers Council | Jun 10, 2024 | Automation

The world of financial reporting has come a long way over the last decade. Processes that were once performed manually by entire teams of finance professionals can now be partially or fully automated to save time, improve accuracy, and streamline critical operations. ...
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