finance teams

5 Tips for Controllers to Uplevel Their CFO Support
Finance Leadership

5 Tips for Controllers to Uplevel Their CFO Support

Here’s how controllers can position themselves as a CFO’s most valuable partner in turbulent times.
By Bryce Armbruster | May 11, 2023
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All Eyes on CPI, Fintech Nexus, and the CFO-Controller Partnership: Trial Balance
Trial Balance

All Eyes on CPI, Fintech Nexus, and the CFO-Controller Partnership: Trial Balance

The CFO team looks ahead to this week’s conferences, CPI report, and more.
By CFO Editorial Staff | May 8, 2023
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Should CFOs Keep Their Office Space?
Workplace Issues

Should CFOs Keep Their Office Space?

Cost vs. culture. CFOs must consider how in-person work still benefits their organizations — but at a price.
By Adam Zaki | May 5, 2023
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Only 36% of Finance Teams Think Leaders Empathize Amid Change
Leadership

Only 36% of Finance Teams Think Leaders Empathize Amid Change

Employee well-being and engagement is paramount for CFOs who are leading through a business transformation.
By Adam Zaki | April 26, 2023
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3 Critical Components to Building a Data-Driven Finance Organization
Technology

3 Critical Components to Building a Data-Driven Finance Organization

Finance and IT should partner on culture, talent, and technology to help create a more data-driven team.
By Joseph James | March 14, 2023
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Properly Communicating Layoffs Builds Trust With Employees
Workplace Issues

Properly Communicating Layoffs Builds Trust With Employees

Remember that a layoff is an intensely personal event for an employee, and recognizing it as such conveys that the layoff decision was difficult.
By Cass Bailey | March 3, 2023
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4 Steps to Upskill Your Finance Team
Leadership

4 Steps to Upskill Your Finance Team

Applying the correct learning methods with an effective curriculum and clear motivations can help CFOs launch a successful upskilling program.
By Kevin Rubin | January 13, 2023
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CFO Communication Skills: ‘Invest in Empathy’
Leadership

CFO Communication Skills: ‘Invest in Empathy’

Strengthen your communication skills by being self-aware, getting feedback, and investing in professional development.
By Sandra Beckwith | July 15, 2022
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For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go
Technology

For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go

Finance will have to learn to trust technology more and obsess over data accuracy less, say Gartner analysts.
By Vincent Ryan | June 8, 2022
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4 Ways for Finance to Partner With the Business
Training

4 Ways for Finance to Partner With the Business

A software CFO prioritizes cross-training, embedding staffers in each company unit, readiness to handle cost overruns, and formal out-of-budget requests.
By David McCann | December 4, 2019
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Why Isn’t Your Transformation Showing Up in the Bottom Line?
Strategy

Why Isn’t Your Transformation Showing Up in the Bottom Line?

Transformation success rates vary widely. Finance can make a big difference by articulating and validating the link between transformation and value.
By Ryan Davies, Douglas Huey, and David Kennedy | November 21, 2019
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Mismatch: Finance Roles’ Importance vs. Performance
Strategy

Mismatch: Finance Roles’ Importance vs. Performance

Finance executives weigh in as strident critics of their teams' — and their own — performance in key disciplines.
By David McCann | January 31, 2019
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How Revenue Recognition Impacts Pricing Strategy
Revenue Recognition

How Revenue Recognition Impacts Pricing Strategy

The new revenue recognition rules demand tight teamwork between pricing and revenue teams.
By Monika Saha | November 27, 2017
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