Surgent's Controller/CFO Update: Hot Topics Facing Today's Financial Professional

Overview

In today's rapidly changing world, finance professionals are required to wear many hats and are often the keys to the success of the organization. On one hand, they need to be abreast of the latest proven financial skills for making the best decisions, and on the other hand they need the best skills to motivate, manage, and lead people. Being pigeon-holed into one area or another is neither good for career building nor good for the organization. We'll cover the latest issues that all CFOs and controllers need to know about and provide how-to guidance to allow for immediate use in their organizations.

Prerequisites

Experience in financial management of a small or midsize company

Objectives

• Understand the current issues and latest trends impacting CFOs, controllers, and finance professionals
• Understand how domestic and global economic conditions could impact an organization
• Apply what we have learned from recent economic and political changes to have a positive impact on an organization
• Be familiar with the results of the case studies and exercises that reinforce key learning points throughout the course

Highlights

• Economic update
• Leadership and management changes as a result of the pandemic
• Managing for productivity
• Metrics and benchmarking
• Social media's place in our organizations