CFO Insights Welcome to the November issue of CFO InsightsThis month, examine the rise of ESG controllers in top companies and AI's influence on cybersecurity with key insights from national authorities and more. Plus, don't miss out on the opportunity to impact global trends by joining Protiviti’s Top Risks Survey! Featured Pieces The ESG Controller - A “Job of the Future” That’s Actually Here Now Forbes ArticleIs your organization ready for the era of the ESG controller? With nearly 99% of S&P 500 companies now publishing sustainability reports and many appointing dedicated ESG controllers, it's clear this role is transforming corporate reporting across industries. Read Now New York DFS, White House Issue Guidance on AI‘s Impact. What Are the Implications? In Focus ArticleExplore AI's impact on cybersecurity, featuring key insights from recent DFS and Biden administration releases during National Cybersecurity Month. Learn about the opportunities and risks of AI and the importance of robust risk management strategies. Read Now Technology Transforms Non-Profit’s Financial Processes Client StoryDiscover how Protiviti transformed a client's financial operations through system integration, process automation, and structured financial close processes, resulting in improved decision-making. Read Now Let Your Voice Be Heard. Represent Your Industry. Top Risks SurveyProtiviti’s Top Risks Survey doesn't just offer data; it's a tool for informed decision-making, benchmarking and staying ahead of the curve. Your participation matters — contribute today! Participate Now Need to Know for the CFO AI Insights Collection Today’s leaders are moving fast to understand AI and select the right course of action, and the right talent, to implement it successfully in their organizations. At the same time, there are growing questions about the value and return on investment AI can deliver. Read and listen to our perspectives on these and other pressing AI challenges and opportunities. Read More Survey reveals key challenges and opportunities for TMT CFOs Protiviti’s latest survey of finance leaders at technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies shows a growing emphasis on cost optimization, digital transformation and leadership alignment. The survey also reveals a complex landscape of shifting priorities in which finance departments leverage cloud-based applications and artificial intelligence (AI) to save costs, manage risks and... Read More Cost Optimization Is a Top CFO Priority, but Some Finance Groups Fall Short A heightened global risk environment is requiring chief financial officers (CFOs) across all industries to improve organizational agility and resilience by simultaneously reducing costs and enhancing revenue. It’s not surprising, then, that cost optimization serves as the connective tissue for many of the top priorities for CFOs and finance leaders in the coming year, according to Protiviti’s... Read More Back-Office Transformation at Energy and Utilities Firms Builds Success E&U companies that wait too long to modernize their back office run the risk of encountering obstacles that could delay their transaction and growth goals — or derail them completely. Read More Want more? Subscribe to our newsletter or contact us. Topics Board Matters Industries Financial Services
