The chief financial officer (CFO) is an executive role that oversees or executes cash flow and financial planning, among a myriad of other financial efforts within an organization. While a CFO of the future has multiple duties, it is imperative to the company’s...
If you’re not familiar with “what-if” scenario analysis, it’s time you familiarize yourself and jump on board. This type of planning can reveal unanticipated difficulties that can destabilize a project, making it a valuable analytical tool. By helping you prepare for...
CEOs don’t have many people they can turn to when they need advice with financial management, honest answers, and space to discuss doubts about their company. That’s why they need a good chief financial officer on hand. Just like a quarterback directs his team to...
In all industries, controllers are the people who supervise all accounting functions. These financial experts steer the ship to keep the company’s finances on track. As you can imagine, a controller has many responsibilities, including: Supervising accounting teams...
Over the past ten years, the chief financial officer (CFO) role has changed significantly. Traditionally, a financial leader’s role comprised reporting, controlling the treasury, preparing for an audit, supervising capital structure, and compliance. Today not only...
Though the CFO and the financial controller work closely together, they have significantly different roles within a company. The biggest distinctions can best be described by breaking down the operations and responsibilities that come with each role. Another important...
