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2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Research Study Available: Financial Performance Index (FPI) Announced

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Monday, February 19, 2024
CFO, CFOS, SBI, Controller, Research, FPI, Management

CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The results of a national study on CFO and Controller Sentiment for 2024 are now available in a published report by the Controllers Council. The research identifies a CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI), and a CFO/Controller Spending-Budget Index™ (SBI) that serve as important benchmarks now and in the future.

Key Points: 
  • The research identifies a CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI), and a CFO/Controller Spending-Budget Index™ (SBI) that serve as important benchmarks now and in the future.
  • The research identifies a CFO/Controller Financial Performance Index™ (FPI), and a CFO/Controller Spending-Budget Index™ (SBI) that serve as important benchmarks now and in the future.
  • "The 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment study uncovered a 'confident' outlook on individual company financial performance, along with a 'cautious' sentiment regarding spending based on unpredictable economic and business environments", states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director.
  • The 2024 CFO/Controller Sentiment Study was conducted in November 2023 thru January 2024 via a national survey of CFOs, Controllers and related titles.

2023 Controller of the Year Awards - Winners Announced by Controllers Council

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
CFOS, VPS, DraftKings, Controller, Research, Management

CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winners of the 2023 Controller of the Year Awards have been selected after a nomination period and judging process that began in October 2023. The fourth annual program is produced by the Controllers Council, a member association and community focused on career development, training resources, research, and recognition.

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  • Winners of the 2023 Controller of the Year Awards have been selected after a nomination period and judging process that began in October 2023.
  • CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Winners of the 2023 Controller of the Year Awards have been selected after a nomination period and judging process that began in October 2023.
  • "Controllers and corporate finance executives proved their importance in 2023, and the Controller of the Year Awards brings much deserved recognition to these hard-working individuals", states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director.
  • "Controllers and corporate finance executives proved their importance in 2023, and the Controller of the Year Awards brings much deserved recognition to these hard-working individuals", states Neil Brown, Controllers Council Executive Director.

insightsoftware Achieves Five-Year Growth Rate of 425 Percent, Delivering Connected Solutions for Finance, Accounting, and Data Teams

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Cloud, Pillar, CFO, Oracle, Angles, Accounting, Artificial intelligence, AI, Agility, Culture, Growth, ESG, FSM, CFOS, Canonical form, Consolidation, Organization, Microsoft Power BI, Platform, Finance, ABI, Book, Management

In spite of the economic climate, insightsoftware continues to meet increasing demands for automated solutions across finance, accounting, and operations.

Key Points: 
  • In spite of the economic climate, insightsoftware continues to meet increasing demands for automated solutions across finance, accounting, and operations.
  • As global organizations adopt insightsoftware solutions, they can turn information into insights and streamline operations.
  • To increase efficiency, CFOs use connected solutions from insightsoftware to enable the speed, agility, and resilience required to meet business needs.
  • Our solutions are built on an advanced data layer that enables access to critical business and financial data.

Association of Bioscience Financial Officers Announces Preliminary Program for 2024 National Conference in Boston May 28-31

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
CFO, Head, Partnership, Bank, ESG, Condor, Conference, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, CFOS, Perseverance, Ernst & Young, Copley Place, Patient, LLP, DFIN, National Conference, Bank of America, Face

ABFO's National Conference is the only annual event focused exclusively on the hot topics and trends impacting the work of bioscience finance team members.

Key Points: 
  • ABFO's National Conference is the only annual event focused exclusively on the hot topics and trends impacting the work of bioscience finance team members.
  • "The ABFO National Conference is at an ideal time of the year for financial officers to connect and address the many opportunities and challenges that we face in our work.
  • The early registration period was very strong, and we expect more than 200 industry professionals to join us at the conference."
  • The ABFO National Conference is supported by Aon, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Capital Advisors Group, Condor, Coupa, Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN), Ernst & Young LLP, Goodwin, Oxford Finance and Russo Partners.

Best Fractional CFO Services (2024): Omega Accounting Solutions CFO Business Advisory Review Published By Better Business Advice

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Professional Services, Business, Small Business, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, CFO, Professional, Forecasting, Risk management, Strategic planning, Growth, Omega, CFOS, Luigi, Partnership

Fractional CFO services address this gap by offering high-level financial strategy, forecasting, and risk management in a cost-effective, scalable manner.

Key Points: 
  • Fractional CFO services address this gap by offering high-level financial strategy, forecasting, and risk management in a cost-effective, scalable manner.
  • With over 15 years in operation, Omega Accounting Solutions has evolved from a regional firm to a significant national player in the accounting and financial services industry.
  • As businesses continue to seek flexible and strategic financial solutions, Omega Accounting Solutions stands at the forefront of the fractional CFO service sector.
  • For businesses interested in exploring fractional CFO services further, Better Business Advice serves as a valuable resource.

24th Edition of CFO Leadership Summit: KSA

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Monday, February 12, 2024
CFO, Sustainability, Quality, Database, PBC, Learning, Control, Growth, CFOS, Intellectual, Investment strategy, NADEC, Economics, Metrology, Consultant

RIYADH, Feb 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 24th edition of the CFO Leadership Summit is set to unite financial luminaries and industry leaders on February 14th, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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  • RIYADH, Feb 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 24th edition of the CFO Leadership Summit is set to unite financial luminaries and industry leaders on February 14th, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Beyond thought-provoking conversations and networking opportunities, the 24th CFO Summit will unveil the CFO 50 winners.
  • The CFO Leadership Summit compiles the annual CFO 50 list by considering nominations, direct applications, information from an extensive database, insightful interviews, scrutiny of company websites, and other publicly available sources.
  • Exito Media Concepts, the force behind the CFO Summit, takes pride in facilitating this platform for learning, collaboration, and celebration.

LeaseQuery Rebrands to FinQuery, Reflecting Company’s Focus on Contract and Spend Intelligence

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
EY, Acquisition, Accounting, SIIA, Growth, Software, GASB, Software as a service, Organization, FASB, FASAB, CMO, Research, CFOS, Sales

FinQuery’s unified platform for contract and spend intelligence enables companies to manage, account, optimize, budget and forecast these major areas of spend all in one place, using the company’s proprietary AI-enabled technology.

Key Points: 
  • FinQuery’s unified platform for contract and spend intelligence enables companies to manage, account, optimize, budget and forecast these major areas of spend all in one place, using the company’s proprietary AI-enabled technology.
  • The company’s market research revealed over 80 percent of CFOs, controllers, and finance directors require additional non-lease contract storage.
  • Under its new name, FinQuery will now provide solutions for accounting, finance and IT teams through the FinQuery Platform for contract and spend intelligence, setting itself apart from the market.
  • FinQuery Contract Management: An AI-enabled, centralized contract management solution to enhance post-signature visibility for informed spending decisions.

Grant Thornton survey: CFO confidence is on the rise

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Business, Retail, Transport, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Legal, Software, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Consulting, Accounting, Professional Services, Logistics, Technology, Fintech, Data Analytics, Pillar, Growth, AI, Grant Thornton LLP, Environment, OECD, Artificial intelligence, CFOS, Grant Thornton International, Optimism, Organization

That’s an increase of 22 percentage points over the 45% who reported confidence in their supply chains last quarter .

Key Points: 
  • That’s an increase of 22 percentage points over the 45% who reported confidence in their supply chains last quarter .
  • It’s also the highest mark reported since the survey began asking the question in the fourth quarter of 2021 .
  • Fifty-seven percent said they are confident that they can meet their labor needs, up from 49% in the third quarter.
  • “Despite a turbulent economy and the current shipping crisis in the Red Sea, CFOs seem confident in their supply chain and in their growth projections,” said Paul Melville , national managing principal of CFO Advisory at Grant Thornton.

Banker Optimism Rises Despite Fears on Margins, Deposit Competition

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Policy, Bank, Consumer, Small business, Federal Reserve, CFOS, Pressure, Federal, Fed, Organizational founder, CFPB

The survey by liquidity management fintech IntraFi found that 42% of bankers cited margin compression as the biggest challenge facing their institution this year, while 34% pointed to deposit competition.

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  • The survey by liquidity management fintech IntraFi found that 42% of bankers cited margin compression as the biggest challenge facing their institution this year, while 34% pointed to deposit competition.
  • There was a notable difference in bankers' views on the largest threats to their bank versus their biggest concern for the industry overall.
  • Only 8% of banks cited concerns about credit quality at their own bank as their biggest challenge.
  • Deposit Competition: Eighty-one percent said the fight for deposits worsened over the past year, and 55% said it will get worse in the 12 months ahead.

Caitlin Iseler joins Diversified Search Group as Head of Culture, Practice Leader and Managing Director in the Software Technology Sector

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Partnership, DSG, Software, Growth, Aileen, CFOS, Culture, Iseler

Philadelphia PA, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group (DSG), one of the nation’s top ten executive search firms, has announced that Caitlin Iseler has been appointed Practice Leader and Managing Director, Software Technology and is based in Philadelphia and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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  • Philadelphia PA, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Search Group (DSG), one of the nation’s top ten executive search firms, has announced that Caitlin Iseler has been appointed Practice Leader and Managing Director, Software Technology and is based in Philadelphia and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
  • Happyly’s tools help users (Happiers) accomplish personal wellness goals – from improving mental and physical health to strengthening teammate connections.
  • “As a VC-backed founder and talent advisor Caitlin approaches every client and engagement with a listen-first approach to ensure the best long-term fit for investors, companies and executives alike,” said Aileen K. Alexander, CEO at Diversified Search Group.
  • As DSG continues to focus on our ambitions in the Technology sector, Caitlin’s leadership will be instrumental to our next phase of growth," said Megan Shattuck, Vice Chair and Global Managing Partner, Corporate Practice Leader at Diversified Search Group.