What to do in your 1st week as a Controller (from a Corporate Controller)

You just landed a job as a Controller or an Accounting Manager. Here is what to focus on during your 1st week.
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[@theaifinancialadvisor]

Great content and valuable info!

[@hjxb]

the world needed this video. thank you

[@somaansa939]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Freedomfastlane100]

Thank you for sharing Bill. 👏👏👏

[@jayguerero47]

LOVE THIS. thanks sir!

[@roswell644]

Good insights!

[@intanshaharudin9657]

Great video, Bill!

[@diegodenardin398]

Thank you for the good tips!

[@nabiamujib2543]

Amazing explanations❤❤❤

[@chathurakulathilaka6936]

Good content, appreciate it

[@Tizonwar8]

Super insightful, thanks for sharing. Saves us doing tonnes of "networking" just to get a brief understanding of what these financial seniors do.

[@cmaman1]

Great advice 👍

[@husseinmustafa5326]

I did before as auditor. i need more thanks 👍

[@abdullahesmail9681]

Good job Bill Keep going we waiting for More & More videos

[@gerardorodriguez9943]

I have been working in Corporate Finance for over 10 years and I have to say that your videos are very insightful. I only wish I would have received your advise much sooner. Keep up the good work 👏.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks brother

[@wombat0433]

How do I know if a counting is for me. I have been in accounting for 4 years with no promotion and it's really getting dull and although I'm studying for my CPA I don't even know what the future holds for me any advice for an uncertain future?

[@HI-bv9is]

@@wombat0433 Get out of your comfort zone. It seems that you already mastered the job you have for 4 years and it's time to move beyond thist point if you want to learn more and advance your career. Start applying for higher positions.

[@wombat0433]

@@HI-bv9is thank you for the feedback. I would love to look for another job but at the moment I am unable as this whole pandemic has made my anxiety a bit worse so since I work from home I'm going to stick it out a little longer hopefully I'll be better in the future. As for the higher position I don't even feel competent in my current role anymore so now I'm just questioning everything since I wasn't promoted. I'm like a dog that's been kicked out to the streets and the master throws tortillas at it

[@HI-bv9is]

@@wombat0433 I'm sure you are very good at what you do and been doing for 4 years. Don't let your mind play tricks on you. Take like a week vacation to reset your brain. I think you're just tired and your brain is exhausted from over thinking. Stay strong and don't give up!

[@ltran6535]

Thank you!!

[@IsaacOgunleye-wy7mu]

Quite insightful you are such a wonderful teacher..thank you sir from Nigeria

[@scotolivera8207]

Thanks

[@elenabyrd5754]

I have gained so much knowledge from you that has helped me tremendously in my career. Thank you!

[@TheFinancialController]

I’m glad it’s helpful Elena!

[@920WIZCO]

Another great video, thanks for sharing!

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks brother

[@issamelsayd]

Thank you

[@samenahoro8128]

AWESOME !!!!!!!

[@ramakrishnan7060]

Million likes and thank-you. Very timely video

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks for watching

[@tranquil5608]

Very precise and informative video. Many thanks for the good work

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks for watching

[@AbdullahiAbdirahmanAli]

REALY HELPFUL STUFF. AND YOUR WAY OF EXPLAINING WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS WHAT MAKES YOU APART FROM EVERYONE ELSE. AND THAT IS ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL TO US ACCOUNTING COMMUNITY. THANK YOU MAN.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks so much!

[@vijayrajashree4694]

Good one.. 😊

[@theserenedogeofvenice3895]

Bill, I love this video! Please look into making more of these for other roles on the team too!

[@wombat0433]

How do I know if a counting is for me. I have been in accounting for 4 years with no promotion and it's really getting dull and although I'm studying for my CPA I don't even know what the future holds for me any advice for an uncertain future?

[@opentheworld]

I'm following you from the Netherlands. I'm both a traveler and a Cpa. Your tips are very important. Thank you, good posts 👏

[@TheFinancialController]

Welcome aboard!

[@richardkwabla7525]

Thank u sir

[@funfinance8007]

Informative video! Perfect

[@TheFinancialController]

Glad you think so!

[@Soulenergy31]

Bill is the Bossss!! 👍 great content as always!!

[@TheFinancialController]

Thank you Saul!

[@mm22sapphire50]

Today is my first day as a financial controller and i seem to have left a good impact

[@TheFinancialController]

Best of luck to you sir

[@ltran6535]

Good luck!

[@kennyrogers1243]

How’s it going

[@mm22sapphire50]

@@kennyrogers1243 i am now a business controller and it is going well so far :)

[@user-dn5jo7hi4j]

Amazing thanx

[@hackit9578]

Hi Bill, thank you for another video. I was thinking of giving up finance because I just couldn't get it .. until I found your videos ❤ thank you. I've been following you since had below 50 members and I'm so glad you kept going. Thank you again for the awesome videos

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks a lot for your nice words!

[@GaborCsirke]

Thank you! I learned from your video. Good for the three priority groups.

[@TheFinancialController]

Excellent!

[@HomewithHilda]

Hi Bill, can you please do a video about Billable hours in Accounting Firms especially during busy season? P

[@bergerhugueslusanda5968]

Thank you so much

[@TheFinancialController]

You're most welcome

[@damianboyd9142]

Love your content. would it be possible for you to give something similar on what a typical week would look like as a financial controller within a health insurance company?

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks! I will try

[@matsji]

Today is the first week as a financial controller. I hope it will help me to execute things properly

[@frankmeyer2874]

great little vid pitty employment agencies dont ask these questions when scoping projects !!!

[@jonathanvargaszuniga7478]

Hi Bill, thanks for the video, I was offered a Financial Controller position, I have a quick question, whats the correct approach when talking to other department leaders, what can you ask ask for?, are there any limitations?

[@tatjanaaustin9225]

Thank you for the video, especially love peeling face mask in the background. 😂 be real!! Be yourself!!

[@captainobvious2435]

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[@TheCareerCypher5871]

Listened to most of your videos and I got the job, now I need to study for the role and excel at it

[@TheFinancialController]

Nice job!

[@TheCareerCypher5871]

@@TheFinancialController Thanks and God bless you and your works

[@kingmoran]

Can you do Financial Analyst?

[@user-eh5vb3cx9f]

Hi Bill Thank you for your informative videos. Are these the same things to do with the financial institution business also?

[@TheFinancialController]

Yes, to a large extent

[@eliasabdissa9406]

Hi brokindly asking to give me feedback regarding manufacturing flow chart and structure of the company thank youin advance

[@sali1806]

Hi, your videos are very lively and interesting, and I am looking forward to working with you. How can I contact you?

[@sallyho146]

Not sure about changing bank accounts. It will lose a historic data. If new start up and new bank account, there is not much historical data. Then it makes sense to change the bank.

[@Kaijja]

I work at a big 4, I'm being headhunted to work at a manufacturer as a Plant Controller. That's why I'm here 😂 Any tips for the transition?

[@TheFinancialController]

Congratulations! just follow the tips in this video!

[@user-tj5sh3dg1s]

Ups and downs are inevitable in life. The more favourable the situation, the humbler we need to be. Keep bitterness to ourselves and leave happiness to others.

[@phd-prospect7294]

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[@HD-xh3fk]

Hi Bill, for billing error on an invoice, what main account I should charge to ?

[@TheFinancialController]

In most cases revenue account

[@janeh5949]

I was offered an interim CFO position, I do not have a CPA, I will fill in for a couple of months until they hire a permanent CFO. This is a nonprofit foster care agency with two accountants under me. Am I going to follow the same procedures and expectations and those three items? Or should I concentrate on something else since it’s nonprofit?

[@TheFinancialController]

Same but also ask about various source of grants and ask to see the budget

[@erinbsullivan444]

Too late!😅 This would have been good information 2 months ago. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@maryamaishanyc7449]

I’ve been working as an AP agent for a not large company for over 3 years also usually covering up for AR and order entering agent. I basically know so much but can’t sell my services very well.😢 And another thing is that I can’t go out to work onsite because I have to always be home. That’s why I’ve been stuck with this unappreciative employer who never gives raise. I’ve been watching a couple of videos for a couple days and your advices are really empowering and insightful. So I simply wanted to thank you for motivation and inspiration❤️

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks for sharing this and I do hope you find a way to improve your work situation! All the best.

[@OmarAl93]

Hi Bill, I have big interview as Controller at large corporate next week. I've been reveiewing your viedeos are they're truly helpful :) any tips for beginners on essentials for forecasting and planning for financial Statements? I feel closing entries is something I'm able to understand as we have covered enough in University on IFRS regulations.

[@MurtazaM52]

Hi Omar, How did your Interview go? I’m also in a similar position, applying for a Controller position, might have the interview next week. Any tips or advice is super helpful!