Leadership

Beware of These Common Etiquette Breaches

In a recent survey, Robert Half asked CFOs and employees for their feedback regarding breaches of etiquette on the job. Specifically, CFOs and workers were asked, “Which one of the following is the

Five Ways Controllers Can Be Stronger Business Partners

By Mircea Stanciu Today, the finance function needs to be more of a strategic business partner for companies than in the past. Most controllers are aware of this, but many are not sure exactly what

Managing Turnover of Financial Personnel

No matter how well a finance department is run, it is inevitable that there will be some degree of personnel turnover. Turnover can be caused by any number of reasons—either positive or

Keeping Your Finance Team Trained, Engaged and Loyal

Being a successful AP or AR leader involves much more than managing processes and procedures. it also requires managing people and taking steps to keep the stars on your team motivated, engaged, and… Read More

Numbers Are Only the Beginning: Relationship Management Is Vital to a Controller’s Success

Professional success for any finance leader is based on their brand (how others perceive them), network (who knows them and is willing to support them), and visibility (who knows who they are).

Six Ways to Create a Cohesive, Committed Finance Team

Controllers often get drawn into doing things themselves if their teams lack the skills and expertise needed to fulfill key goals in finance, says Michelle Rogers, CMP, CPA, Director of Finance of

Beef Up Business Insights and Decision-Making Power With Data Mining

When considering what skills they should be adding to their management toolkit, controllers should first and foremost consider data mining. “Proper data mining often leads to conclusions about a

Boost Employee Proficiency and Engagement to New Heights

By Laurie McMurray, CPC, MBA, Controller, SIEMENS Industry, Inc. Employee motivation is increasingly being considered an integral part of performance management in the finance department. When you

Four Keys to Winning Presentations

Most controllers are called upon to present information to their management teams, including financial reports, cost-reduction strategies, and budgets. Financial presentations have a reputation for

What Financial Operations Need to Know About Effective Working Capital Management

Working capital is one of the keys to an organization’s success. It is the fuel that drives business growth. “When organizations optimize their working capital, for every billion dollars of… Read More