Controller Coach

We assist the function head (Controller, CFO or equivalent) to develop their skills to meet the needs of the business. The guidance and direction of a Controller Coach is invariably welcomed by the incumbent when their hard and soft skills improve.

Where the Controller reports to an executive that does not have extensive experience in managing a finance function, both parties are not aware of the opportunities and skill set available that can transform the Controller from a “bean counter” into a strategic contributor to the executive team, who facilitates the success and growth of the business.

Some of the areas that a Controller should be focusing on are:

• Financial analysis, cost analysis and budget variance reporting and analysis
• Cost reduction
• Providing financial insight to management
• Risk management
• Effective management of the accounting staff, process improvement and how to improve the Accounting Department
• Project management
• Break even and capacity utilization
• Speed up collection of receivables and credit granting policies
• Alternative sources of financing
• Maintenance and monitoring of internal controls
• Improving the service to the business by the Accounting staff with limited resources
• Implementing business growth strategies

Let us help! Contact “Canada’s controller coach,” James Phillipson at 905-731-8255 or James@MastermindSolutions.ca