Controller and CFO Skills: Advanced CFO and Controller Leadership Skills

Previously titled: Advanced CFO and Controller Skills

If you want to be secure in your position as the "financial enforcer," you must be able to exhibit the advanced skills that help you add value and contribute to the success of the organization. In addition, you must be able to document that worth--your worth--to the company's leaders.

Topics Discussed:

• Development of Measurable Missions and Strategies
• Application of the Balanced Scorecard
• Aligning a Firm's Strategies with Its Internal Reporting System
• Selling Ideas and Generating "Buy-In" from Others
• Recognition of and Response to the Need for Constant Change and Adaptation
• The Six Key Steps that an Employer Finds Invaluable
• Developing a Tailored Action Plan Suitable to Specific Needs

Learning Objectives:
Participants in this course will:

• Examine best practices of leading edge controllers and CFOs
• Review the ten critical skills that add value to your company and boost your career
• Learn how to align your personal goals with the organization's mission and improve your skills in five key areas needed for success
• Resolve to become a powerful agent for positive change and an advocate and coach for your team

Prerequisite:  Basic or Beginning Controllers course in lieu of experience

Advanced Preparation:  None