The first annual Controller of the Year Awards™ program recognized effectiveness and results of Controllers and related roles/titles (CFOs, Chief Accounting Officers, VP Accounting, etc.) by an online nomination process, a screening algorithm, and a panel of judges that selected finalists across five (5) categories.
Winners of the 2020 Controller of the Year Awards have been selected after a nomination period and judging process that began in January of this year. The national recognition program is produced by the Controllers Council, a member association and community focused on training and career development, peer interaction, networking, and more.
The awards program is free to both Controllers Council members and non-members, and available to Corporate Controllers and related titles that have controller responsibilities including VPs, Chief Accounting Officers, and more. Applicants can self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague via a brief online survey that requests anonymous information on 2020 financial performance, work experience, volunteer or philanthropic activities, and educational background.
Winners were announced for 5 categories based on size and type, along with public or private classifications, and Runners-Up, where applicable.
Finally, from the category winners above, a 2020 National Controller of the Year was selected based on the same criteria: Brandt Kucharski, Grubhub.
All winners were notified by email and receive a frame-quality Certificate. The 2020 National Controller of the Year will receive a gold-plated and engraved statuette/trophy manufactured by the makers of the Oscar® Awards.
“Controllers and corporate finance executives proved their critical importance in 2020 more than ever, and the Controllers Council seeks to recognize these individuals”, states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director. “The Controller of the Year Awards gives long overdue recognition to the executives that propelled their organizations through the most tumultuous business environment in modern history.”
A virtual “Red Carpet” event will be held Thursday, June 10, 1 PM CST to meet and interview award winners. Register to attend here: 2020 Controller of the Year Awards – Virtual Event
Registration for the 2021 Controller of the Year Awards will begin in December of this year at the following link: https://controllerscouncil.org/recognition/
