CFO and Controller Skills (Currently Unavailable)

Author: Ashraf Elkotaney

Executive leaders need to be effective coaches, creative problem solvers, savvy negotiators, and skilled decision makers. This course will focus on management soft skills and leadership skills in addition to core technical and operational skills. It will also help you gain experience in executive leadership and teach you how to successfully spearhead a team. You will gain in-depth understanding in how to make critical and time-sensitive decisions. This course is designed for professionals looking for an executive leadership development program to improve their leadership skills and move their careers to a higher level.

Publication Date: April 2020

Topics Covered

• What It Takes to Be NUMBER ONE!!
• CGMA Competency Framework
• Evolution of CFO & Controller Responsibilities
• The Responsibilities of CFO and Controller
• Principles Guiding the Role and Expectation of CFO & Controller
• Become an Effective Coach
• Improve the Organization's Performance
• Grow Your Skills
• Scope Responsibility Comparison
• Functional Role Comparison

Learning Objectives

• Identify the key responsibilities of the CFO and Controller positions
• Describe the principles guiding the leadership's role and responsibilities
• Recognize the changing role and expectations of today's CFO
• Differentiate between the role of a CFO and controller
• Identify the most commonly used performance measures for the finance department
• Recognize effective measurements
• Differentiate leadership styles and how they apply

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Business Management & Organization (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None