by Controllers Council | Mar 25, 2022 | Corporate Finance, Professional Growth
Finance positions are advertised with job descriptions that emphasize work experience and educational achievements. But what usually makes one qualified candidate stand out amongst other qualified candidates are soft skills. Research shows that 97% of employers...
by Controllers Council | Jan 14, 2022 | Career Development, Professional Growth
The traditional role of the financial controllers is evolving with socio-political changes and technological advancements that are shaping the finance industry. In today’s data-driven economy, financial controllers are expected to do more than crunch numbers....
by Controllers Council | Jan 13, 2022 | Career Development, Controller Insights, Professional Growth
It might be a bold prediction, but we’ll put it out there. The Controller is going to be the hottest job in the coming decade. Every single skill developed in the past two years in response to the pandemic, financial and labor crises have honed existing and new skills...
by Controllers Council | Jan 6, 2022 | Career Development, Professional Growth, Training
Accountants and finance professionals have a reputation for being introverts who are more focused on numbers and reporting than being masters of public speaking. However, as technology evolves and accountants are expected to provide companies with more value-added...
by Controllers Council | Jan 3, 2022 | Accounting, Accounting Education, HR/Talent, Professional Growth
In December of 2021, the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) released a report outlining essential skills that entry-level accountants should have as they begin their careers. The report recognized that the accounting profession is changing, which emphasizes...
